WW3? Ukraine/US vs. Donbass/Russia

[Vicus]

WATCH Russian missile blow up Ukrainian military HQ 24 Jul, 2024

An Iskander rocket destroyed a command-and-control center in Krasny Lyman, also taking out numerous drones, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said

Russia has conducted a powerful missile strike on a Ukrainian military headquarters in Donbass, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said, releasing footage of the attack.

In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said Moscow’s forces had destroyed the command-and-control center of the Ukrainian 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade in Krasny Lyman. The town lies around 30km northeast of the strategic regional city Slavyansk, an important logistics hub which is now in the rear of the front line.

The strike was conducted with an Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile and destroyed the personnel inside the HQ, as well as two drone command-and control vehicles, ten UAVs, more than 300 FPV drones, an antenna mast device, and three all-terrain vehicles, according to Russian officials.

The video released by the ministry shows aerial footage of several houses in the settlement, one of which is seen being struck by a rocket, sending a shockwave in all directions and a plume of smoke into the air. The roof of one of the buildings – which the ministry said was the drone control station – was set ablaze and several Ukrainian military vehicles can be seen pulling up beside it.

Russia routinely uses hypersonic Iskander missiles – which can carry a 700kg payload up to 500km – to pound Ukrainian targets, including those far from the front line. Earlier this week, the Defense Ministry released a video purporting to show a successful missile strike on a facility in Kharkov Region, which it said housed Western “instructors and mercenaries,” around 50 of whom were killed in the attack.

Russia has repeatedly warned that it considers foreign military personnel and equipment used by Ukraine to be “legitimate targets.” At the same time, Moscow maintains that it only targets military facilities and not civilians.

https://www.rt.com/russia/601591-lym...trike-brigade/

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Russia's Su-27 Intercepts UK Reconnaissance Aircraft Over Black Sea 3 hours ago

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian fighter Su-27 was scrambled as an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and two Typhoon fighters of the Royal Air Force approaching the state border over the Black Sea, foreign aircraft made a turn, and no breach of the state border was allowed, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

"On July 24, Russian means of airspace control over the Black Sea detected air targets approaching the state border of the Russian Federation. In order to prevent any breach of the Russian state border, a Su-27 fighter from the air defense forces on duty was scrambled," the statement says.
The crew of the Russian fighter identified the air targets as an RC-135 strategic reconnaissance aircraft and two Typhoon fighters of the Royal Air Force.

"As the Russian fighter approached, foreign military aircraft made a turn from the Russian state border. The Russian aircraft returned safely to its home airfield. There was no breach of the state border of the Russian Federation," the ministry said.
The flight of the Russian fighter was carried out in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace over neutral waters, without crossing air routes or dangerously approaching aircraft of a foreign state, it added.

https://eu-browse.startpage.com/av/p...1a8aa7ae4a1c96

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Russian Troops Destroy Key Ukrainian Air Defenses
6 hours ago

The Armed Forces destroyed two S-300 air defense systems, along with a command post and a drone storage site, over the past day, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported on Wednesday.
"Operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces destroyed a command post and a UAV storage site of the Ukrainian 63rd Mechanized Brigade, a low-altitude detector, a target illumination and guidance radar station, a combat control cabin, and two S-300 air defense system launchers. Additionally, concentrations of Ukrainian military personnel and equipment in 146 locations were targeted," the ministry said.

Additionally, the Ukrainian armed forces have lost up to 700 soldiers in battles with Russia's Yug Battlegroup in the past 24 hours.
"The losses of the armed forces of Ukraine amounted to up to 700 military personnel, an armored personnel carrier, two armored combat vehicles, five vehicles," the ministry said in a statement.
In battles with Russia’s Zapad Battlegroup, Kiev has lost up to 550 servicepeople, a tank and an ammunition depot was destroyed, while the Tsentr Battlegroup has repelled a counterattack and Kiev has lost over 395 soldiers.
Kiev has also lost up to 140 soldiers in battles with Russia's Sever Battlegroup and up to 120 soldiers in battles with the Vostok Battlegroup, the ministry added.

https://eu-browse.startpage.com/av/p...1a8aa7ae4a1c96

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Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=KU_ApNO7jTU

2 Companies Were Surrounded🔥Breakdown Of Negotiations💥Terrorist attack⚔️ Military Summary 2024.07.24

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Posted by christian (here)
If that clip came from Ukrainian Telegram channels, I would like to see the source. Of course, if I were a pro-Russian-government channel sharing such a thing, I'd also say the video came from Ukraine.

The original post (July 8) is X user Jackson Hinklle claiming to quote a Ukrainian Telegram:


"The Office of the President made a mistake by instructing propaganda to widely promote the video and compare it to Patriot in order to convince Ukrainians that the enemy struck the hospital. It’s easy to compare photos of the X-101 on the internet and then look at the NASMAS missile to understand the simple truth: our air defense hit Okhmatdyt. For Bankova, it is now important to use the tragedy for a new emotional wave before the NATO summit, but by comparing the video and photos, we will face a major scandal in the future when Western journalists write about it." - RezidentUA



It's not linked, but, the story that unfolds appears to come from *that* Telegram user. It appears that it is intended to represent Ukrainian dissension against the official narrative, but, as to who it really is, I have no idea.

[norman]

What sanctions ?

[ I've not checked the data ]


https://t.me/AzazelNews/642691

[Vicus]

The Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed the office of a Swiss foundation in Kharkov, which was used as a traffic control center for foreign mercenaries yesterday



Today, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched at least six strikes with guided bombs on Kharkov. Explosions occurred in industrial areas of the city and at facilities used as locations for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and foreign mercenaries.

One of the flights hit the building of the Kharkov office of the Swiss foundation FSD. According to the official Ukrainian version, this organization is engaged in humanitarian demining, but in fact provides direct assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.



The office building itself in Kharkov was used to house foreign mercenaries. As a result of the arrival, the façade of the building was destroyed, and the ceilings of the floors inside collapsed. Several vehicles were damaged, but no personnel casualties were reported.

In addition, Ukrainian media report the arrival of volunteer Yuri Sapronov at the house, who used his residential building as a warehouse for drones and other equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out over an area of ​​300 square meters, destroying military property. The accomplice of the Ukrainian militants himself was not injured.

Several explosions were heard at the FED machine-building plant. Local Gauleiter Terekhov reported that an infrastructure facility had been hit, followed by a fire.

https://eu-browse.startpage.com/av/p...3994e23da4d26c

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It became known about the liquidation of the commander of the artillery battalion of the 92nd brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which was shelling the Belgorod region yesterday

The website of the Chuguevsky (Kharkiv region of Ukraine) local council published information about the death of the commander of the artillery battalion of the 92nd brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Alexey Grechka. The material says that on July 19 he was mortally wounded at the front. The funeral took place on July 22.

It is worth noting that in this case we are talking about the commander of the same artillery battalion of the 92nd brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who conducted indiscriminate shelling of peaceful objects in the Belgorod region. In addition, the above-mentioned obituary states that Grechka has served in this unit since 2000.

Therefore, it is extremely likely that his artillerymen “marked their presence” during the so-called ATO, which was nothing more than the genocide of civilians in Donbass who refused to recognize the Nazi regime that seized power during the 2014 coup.

In general, the Russian military continues to successfully carry out the tasks set within the framework of the Northern Military District, including the denazification of Ukraine.

Regarding the Kharkov direction, the Russian Armed Forces are systematically pushing the enemy back from the border with the Belgorod region, thereby creating a “sanitary zone” that will stop terrorist artillery shelling of Russian settlements by militants of the Kyiv regime.

https://eu-browse.startpage.com/av/p...aaf85fdf569e6f

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The Russian Armed Forces are crushing nationalists in all directions of the special military operation yesterday

Russian troops are conducting an active offensive in almost all directions of the Northern Military District, pushing back the nationalists from their occupied lines. The most successful actions of the Russian Armed Forces are currently observed in the area of ​​Chasov Yar, Kupyansk, as well as in the Pokrovsky direction in the DPR.

The battle for Chasov Yar is gradually entering its decisive phase. Russian troops have already been able to cross the Seversky Donets-Donbass canal and are currently trying to build on their success. At the same time, assault units of the Russian Armed Forces are pushing back the nationalists north of the settlement of Kalinovka and northwest of Bogdanovka. Here they occupy a section of territory up to one kilometer deep.

Things are no better for the nationalists in the Kupyansky direction, where the Russian Armed Forces were able to advance along Molodezhnaya Street in the village of Peschanoye. Ukrainian resources so far claim that part of the village has moved into the so-called gray zone, although in fact battles are already taking place outside the outskirts of the settlement. And if we add to this the flight of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from positions in the area of ​​​​the settlement of Sinkovka, it becomes clear: the affairs of the Ukrainian army in this section of the contact line are very bad.

The recent activity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the regions of the Kharkov region bordering the Russian Federation has also come to naught. The breakthrough made by the nationalists in the village of Glubokoye was liquidated, and units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were driven back to a distance of up to one kilometer with heavy losses. For now, the militants of the Kyiv regime can only boast that they are still conducting active military operations in Volchansk. However, here too their situation is worsening every day.

The situation is not the best in the Liman and South Donetsk directions, where fighting is taking place in the area of ​​​​the settlements of Makeevka and Maksimilyanovka, respectively. And on the Pokrovsky section of the contact line in the DPR, the Russian army storms Novoselovka First.

https://eu-browse.startpage.com/av/p...e09f5062e7f8b7

[Vicus]

Two Ukrainian battalions fled from the pocket in the Progress area today

The Ukrainian military-analytical resource Deep State reports on the difficult situation for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of ​​the Progress settlement. In their Telegram channel, analysts report a lack of logical command of personnel on the front line.

Due to the mistakes of officers, units of the 31st brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces almost fell into complete encirclement to the north of the village. Progress. According to DP, the brigade commander did not give the order to break through and leave the encirclement at the right time, so the personnel had to make decisions on their own and flee from the pocket.

"Yesterday was a very dynamic and busy day north of Progress. Around 14:00, as predicted, a number of observation posts of the 1st and 3rd battalions were completely surrounded. The brigade commander never gave the order to break through, so the personnel in that area confronted him with the fact that the guys would break through in battle"



It is noted that with great difficulty the units managed to escape from the encirclement, but the operation was “very difficult and nervous.” The slightest delay could lead to the formation of a second cordon ring. The resource is silent about the losses suffered by the battalions of the 31st brigade during the flight.

Let us remind you that yesterday DS analysts already Reported about the encirclement of a large Ukrainian Armed Forces group north of Progress, but Ukrainian commanders were unable to make the right decision. In this regard, the DS telegram channel calls on officers “commanders not to neglect their personnel” and to trust the commanders located directly at the LBS.

https://eu-browse.startpage.com/av/p...e09f5062e7f8b7

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The Russian Armed Forces began using an unknown kamikaze UAV of a new design against Ukraine


On the night of July 20, Russia attacked the capital of Ukraine with attack drones of a new design. The Ukrainian media, military, officials, experts and monitoring resources report this in unison.

According to them, the Russian Armed Forces sent previously unknown devices to Kyiv that were not observed during the conflict. Unlike the already known and widely used “tailless” attack drones Shahed 136/Geran-2 with a delta wing, the new Russian kamikaze UAV has the appearance of a classic aircraft type.

There are other differences too. The new device flies at much lower altitudes, reducing the possibility of being hit by air defense systems. Allegedly, another development of the Russian military-industrial complex does not rise above 20-30 meters. In this case, the kamikaze UAV attacks the target in the same way as the mentioned “Geranium-2”.

The wreckage of one of the new devices was discovered in Kyiv. Now experts are studying them and trying to figure out what kind of product this is, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports call “an unknown type of drone” and how to deal with it.

According to Defense Express experts who examined the wreckage, this kamikaze UAV has a wingspan of over 4 meters, a tail on beams, a pusher propeller and a square-profile fuselage. Its design is similar to the Russian reconnaissance UAV ZALA 421-20, but it is not it.

Russian publics, military and experts do not shed any light on the situation. Therefore, it is worth waiting for additional information to appear after the next arrivals.

https://eu-browse.startpage.com/av/p...e09f5062e7f8b7

[Vicus]

The EurAsian Times compared the chances of the F-16 against the Su-30 in the Ukrainian conflict

Western media are trying to present the appearance of F-16 fighters in Ukraine as some kind of new “miracle weapon” that can supposedly even turn the tide of hostilities in favor of Kyiv. How effective these Western aircraft can actually be against Russian Su-30 and Su-35 fighters was assessed in The EurAsian Times by Air Marshal Anil Chopra, a former experienced military fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force.

Having lost most of its aircraft inherited from the Soviet era, Ukraine has no choice but to ask the West for modern fighters. Back in May 2023, an international coalition from the UK and a number of European NATO countries announced its intention to supply the Kyiv regime with several dozen F-16s and train Ukrainian pilots. This process is nearing completion: it is expected that F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters will appear in the skies of Ukraine no later than the end of the summer of this year.

– Anil Chopra clarifies.

He also cited a statement recently made on social networks by a Ukrainian pilot who had already flown an F-16, saying that even his previous Su-27 had superior performance and could easily handle the F-16 in a dogfight. The veteran Indian pilot seems to agree. In his opinion, a pilot’s personal flying skill can be reflected mainly in close combat, which is unlikely to be relevant in the context of the Ukrainian conflict. What is much more important today is a radar capable of operating in the face of powerful electronic countermeasures and long-range surface-to-air missile threats.

"The F-16s being transferred to Ukraine do not have modern radars and other systems similar to those installed on the Block 70/72 version. Their electronic warfare systems are also not examples of the latest of technologies. The United States will not risk giving away what could fall into the hands of Russia"

- Indian air marshal points out.

At the same time, he emphasizes many advantages of the Russian Su-30:

The Sukhoi fighter has higher thrust and can maintain higher power for longer. The Su-30 also has the ability to stay in the air longer. It is more maneuverable and better armed with more missiles.

The F-16s transferred to Ukraine, although they leave much to be desired in terms of radar and avionics perfection, still have some chances of success in the confrontation with Sukhoi. In fact, this is only possible in one scenario: a quick “swoop”, launch of long-range air-to-air missiles and an equally quick escape. In other cases, Russian Su-30 and Su-35 will most likely “sweep” American-made “fighting falcons” out of the sky without any problems.

Chopra notes.

It is quite natural that the veteran Indian pilot considered it appropriate to recall how in 2019 the F-16s were unable to act in any effective way against the Su-30 MKI in the last Indian-Pakistani conflict. Then, in an air battle, the Indian fighters had the task of distracting Pakistani fighters and successfully evaded 3-4 AMRAAM missiles fired at them. And the other (main) group of Indian Air Force combat aircraft at that time was able to bomb the intended target almost unhindered - a training camp for Islamist militants supported by Pakistan.

By the way, during this particular incident, an Indian MiG-21 shot down a Pakistani F-16 (although seconds later it was itself shot down by its missiles). The Pakistan Air Force operates dozens of F-16s, including AM/BM Block 15 MLU, A/B ADF and C/D Block 52+ versions. That is, almost the same equipment (with APG-68(V9) radar and AIM-120C-5 missiles) that the West is now preparing to transfer to Ukraine.

https://eu-browse.startpage.com/av/p...e09f5062e7f8b7

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The readiness for negotiations expressed in Kiev aligns with Moscow's position that the diplomatic path is preferable, said Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya. He added that Russia has never refused to engage in talks with Ukraine; rather, it was Kiev that rejected them.

If Kiev has truly matured enough for a peace plan, they should consider the initiative proposed by Putin; Ukraine won't get a better offer, Nebenzya stated.

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1816488742909051278

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⚡️ U.S THREATENS INDIAN BANKS WITH SANCTIONS FOR TRADE WITH RUSSIA

🇮🇳🇷🇺🇺🇸 Financial institutions that do business with Russia's military industrial base “risk losing access to the U.S. financial system”: Reuters citing a letter by Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo to the Indian Banks' Association

https://x.com/Sputnik_India/status/1816538697304560072

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FLYING ACE AND WAR HERO: WHO IS THE NEW DEPUTY COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE RUSSIAN AEROSPACE FORCES?

In a recent reshuffle, Lieutenant General Sergei Kobylash, who previously served as commander of Long-Range Aviation, was appointed as a deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces.

What is known about Kobylash?

◻️ He began his service in the Soviet Armed Forces' aviation group in Germany as an Su-17M4 fighter-bomber pilot, and then held various command positions in the Russian Air Force.

◻️ Kobylash participated in the restoration of the constitutional order in Chechnya between 1994 and 1996, and then took part in counter-terrorist operation in the North Caucasus in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

◻️ During Georgia's invasion of South Ossetia, Kobylash, then a regiment commander, piloted an Su-25SM attack aircraft that was hit twice over the Tskhinval area on August 9, 2008. He managed to fly the damaged jet away from a residential area and successfully ejected from the aircraft.

◻️ In September 2016, he was appointed to the position of a commander of the Long-Range Aviation, a sub-branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces responsible for delivering long-range nuclear and conventional strikes.

◻️ Early last year, Kobylash announced that the Russian strategic aircraft of the Long-Range Aviation would take part in the special military operation in Ukraine in 2023.

◻️ Kobylash was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation for taking part in the counter-terrorist operations in the North Caucasus. He was also awarded the Order of Courage, the Order of Military Merit, the Medal of Courage and other military awards.

◻️ He was born on April 1, 1965 in Odessa and graduated from the Yeisk Higher Military Aviation School in 1987. He also studied at the Gagarin Air Force Academy and the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. His total flight time exceeds 1,500 hours.

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1816505785544781964

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦The Russian army cleared all the surroundings of Glubokoye, pushing the enemy away from the village to the border area
▪️In the border area of ​​the Kharkov region, which was occupied during the offensive by the “North” group of troops, fierce fighting continues in Volchansk and in the Glubokoye area, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces counterattacked and were previously able to enter the gray zone in the enemy’s village.
▪️As RVvoenkor reported, the enemy was knocked out of the village on Sunday and then the area was cleared.
▪️Today, Ukrainian military analysts belatedly geolocated new personnel and admitted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had lost all positions in the Glubokoye area.
▪️ “The Russians have already gained a foothold on the farms north of Glubokoe,” they write.
▪️AFU militants wrote on their channels even earlier that the Ukrainian infantry was knocked out from the outskirts of Glubokoe, including from agricultural buildings north of the village.
- RVvoenkor

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1816591192483828220

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https://x.com/warintel4u/status/1816562561384607835

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https://x.com/Hawkeye1745/status/1816396242919858659

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Russian Tu-95MS aircraft together with Chinese strategic bombers conducted joint patrols over the Chukchi and Bering seas, as well as the northern part of the Pacific Ocean - Russian Defense Ministry

The flight duration was more than five hours, and at some stages of the route the air group was accompanied by fighter jets from other countries.

The joint air patrols are not directed against third parties, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang stressed, adding that they were conducted in accordance with the annual cooperation plan between the two countries’ armed forces.

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1816461612452082089

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https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/1816490086843699408

https://tass.com/politics/1821285?ut...m_social_share


Russia says its battlegroup North eliminated up to 235 Ukrainian troops

In addition to 235 troops, the Ukrainian forces lost four motor vehicles, a 152 mm D-20 howitzer, a 122 mm D-30 howitzer, a US-made 105 mm M101 howitzer and a Khortitsa-M signal reconnaissance system

MOSCOW, July 25. /TASS/. The Russian battlegroup North struck three enemy brigades and repelled six counterattacks over the past day, causing Ukraine to lose up to 235 troops, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a daily bulletin of the special military operation.

Here are the details of this and other combat actions that happened over the past day, according to the bulletin.

Battlegroup North

"Units of the battlegroup North hit the troops and equipment of the 42nd Mechanized Brigade, the 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces and the 36th Marine Brigade near Volchansk, Glubokoye, Liptsy, Staritsa and Shestakovo in the Kharkov Region. Six counterattacks by the forces of the 92nd Airborne Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces were repelled," the ministry said.

In addition to 235 troops, the enemy lost four motor vehicles, a 152 mm D-20 howitzer, a 122 mm D-30 howitzer, a US-made 105 mm M101 howitzer and a Khortitsa-M signal reconnaissance system.

Battlegroup West

"Units of the battlegroup West units improved their frontline positions and inflicted casualties on the Ukrainian 144th infantry brigade, 110th and 112th territorial defense brigades, 1st National Guard brigade near the settlements of Petropavlovka, Stepovaya Novosyolovka, Peschanoye in the Kharkov Region and Makeyevka in the Lugansk People’s Republic," the ministry said.

Ukrainian losses in that area over the past day were up to 460 personnel, five motor vehicles, a 155mm Bogdana self-propelled artillery system, a 152mm Msta-B howitzer, a 152mm D-20 howitzer and a Ukrainian Anklav-N electronic warfare station. Russian troops also destroyed two Ukrainian ammunition depots.

Battlegroup South

The battlegroup’s forces moved to more advantageous positions and struck units of five Ukrainian brigades near Chasov Yar, Krasnoye, Konstantinovka, Krasnogorovka and Verkhnekamenskoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic.

"Ukrainian forces lost up to 680 troops, a tank, two infantry fighting vehicles, two armored fighting vehicles, four pickup trucks, a UK-made 155 mm FH-70 towed howitzer, two US-made 155 mm M198 howitzers, a Polish-made 155 mm Krab self-propelled howitzer, a US-made 155 mm M777 howitzer, a 152 mm D-20 howitzer, three 122 mm D-30 howitzers and a US-made 105 mm M119 howitzer," the ministry said.

Battlegroup Center

"Units of the battlegroup Center improved their tactical position, striking the forces of the 28th, 31st, 32nd, 41st, 47th and 151th mechanized brigades, the 68th Infantry Brigade and the 25th Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces and the 111th Territorial Defense Brigade near Timofeyevka, Vozdvizhenka, Mikhailovka and Kalinovo in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 410 troops, two tanks, including a US-made Abrams tank, two pickup trucks, a 152 mm Msta-B howitzer and a 100 mm Rapira MT-12 gun," the ministry said.

Battlegroup East

"Units of the battlegroup East improved their frontline positions and inflicted damage on manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian 72nd mechanized, 58th motorized infantry brigades, 123rd territorial defense brigade in areas near the settlements of Vodyanoye, Prechistovka, Neskuchnoye and Razdolnoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic," the ministry said.

Ukrainian losses in that area over the past day were up to 125 personnel, a tank, two motor vehicles, a 152mm Akatsiya self-propelled artillery gun, a 152mm D-20 howitzer, two Ukrainian Anklav-N electronic warfare stations and a field arms depot.

Battlegroup Dnepr

"Units of the battlegroup Dnepr struck manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian 128th mountain assault brigade, 38th marine brigade and 15th National Guard brigade in the areas of Lugovoye, Malaya Tokmachka in the Zaporozhye Region; as well as Tyaginka, Pridneprovskoye and Antonovka in the Kherson Region," the ministry said.

Ukrainian losses were up to 115 troops, two armored combat vehicles, 17 motor vehicles, a US-made 155mm M777 howitzer, a 152mm D-20 howitzer, a 152mm Akatsiya self-propelled artillery unit, a 152mm Msta-B howitzer, and two Anklav-N electronic warfare stations.

Air Force and air defenses

"Operational-tactical aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, rocket troops and artillery of Russian battlegroups destroyed a Ukrainian fuel and lubricants depot, up to five US-made Bradley IFVs on a site with foreign military equipment and a sea drone base. In addition, they struck repair and recovery workshops of an armored vehicle plant and clusters of Ukrainian manpower and military equipment in 104 locations," the ministry said.

"Air defenses shot down three HIMARS rockets and 52 unmanned aerial vehicles, including 26 outside the area of the special operation," the ministry said.

Tally of destroyed equipment

Since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed a total of 630 Ukrainian warplanes, 278 helicopters, 28,382 unmanned aerial vehicles, 556 surface-to-air missile systems, 16,660 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,383 multiple launch rocket systems, 12,363 field artillery guns and mortars and 24,046 special military motor vehicles.

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https://tass.com/world/1820599

Top Ukrainian diplomat says Kiev ready for talks with Russia — Chinese MFA

According to the Ukrainian foreign minister, "talks need to be rational, substantive and aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace"

BEIJING, July 24. /TASS/. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said at a meeting with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Guangzhou that Kiev is preparing for talks with Russia, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning.

"Ukraine is willing to engage in dialogue and talks with Russia and is making preparations for that," Mao said at a briefing, citing Kuleba.

According to the Ukrainian foreign minister, "talks need to be rational, substantive and aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace."

Kuleba stated that Ukraine highly appreciated China’s active and meaningful role in facilitating peace and maintaining international order. Kiev highly values Beijing’s opinion and has studied the initiative of China and Brazil aimed at finding a political solution to the conflict, the top Ukrainian diplomat pointed out. He noted that "China is a great country," and added that Ukraine and China were important economic and strategic trade partners.

Ukraine’s TSN TV channel, in turn, reported that Kuleba and Wang had discussed ways to peacefully settle the conflict; however, the Ukrainian foreign minister has not yet commented on the outcome of the discussion. "The meeting lasted longer than expected and we did not have time to talk to Kuleba. He is scheduled to hold another series of meetings, and not only in Guangzhou," the TV channel’s reporter accompanying the Ukrainian delegation said on air.

According to the journalist, the meeting lasted over three hours. "Apart from bilateral relations, the parties also discussed the peace plan. The Chinese Foreign ministry reiterated that China called for an early ceasefire and a political solution," she pointed out, citing sources in the Ukrainian delegation.

Kuleba is on a visit to China on July 23-26 at Wang’s invitation.