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[NewsFrontInfo] 23:11 Kiev, with the support of the West, intends to accuse the Russian military of the fact that as a result of their actions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 2022, "radioactive contamination of significant territories of Ukraine" occurred, the Russian humanitarian headquarters said.
22:27 The United States has noted the advance of Russian forces in the Artemovsk region in recent days, but believes that even its fall for Kyiv will not affect the outcome of the situation in Ukraine, the White House said.
21:06 Preparation of crews of modernized combat reconnaissance vehicles BRM-1K in the rear area of the NVO zone
At the training ground in the rear area of the NVO zone, servicemen of the Southern Military District are working out combat missions on the modernized BRM-1K.
The gunners of the combat vehicle use modern computerized fire control systems when firing at targets from a 30-mm automatic cannon and a twin 7.62-mm PKT.
The updated vehicle is a combat vehicle based on an infantry fighting vehicle with an uninhabited turret, special electronic equipment and complexes for monitoring and collecting information from the battlefield, which significantly expand the crew's ability to control the combat situation.
"We are undergoing training on the newly received BRM-1K equipment. Everything works, everything is fine, and there are no difficulties. Previously, we trained on the BMP. Everything is easier in the BRM-1K: both loading ammunition and disassembling the gun are not difficult, you need a little practice ... We have already studied all the nuances. It hits exactly where it pointed, it hit there," said the serviceman of the Southern Military District.
20:00 Calculations of 120mm mortars of the Central Military District destroy manpower and fortifications of the enemy in the NVO zone
Servicemen of the motorized rifle unit of the Central Military District perform combat missions to destroy enemy manpower and fortifications from the 120mm mortar "Tray".
In the course of combat work, the crews hit the enemy with various types of mines, being at a safe distance from him.
The accuracy of the fire is ensured by unmanned aircraft units that monitor the positions of the Ukrainian military around the clock and correct the fire of guns.
After performing live firing, mortar crews change positions.
18:55 Destruction Ukrainian infantry with artillery fire of fighters of the OBTF "Cascade" of the NM DPR
18:55 Destroyed BTR-4E of Ukrainian army in Bakhmut
Probably, the car was burned by an ATGM shot from one of the neighboring buildings.
17:50 Activity of drones in the sky of Ukraine reported about the presence of reconnaissance drones in the sky over the Chernihiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions.
16:57 Ukrainian soldier told about the most difficult situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Bakhmut
16:56 It will not be possible to take Artemovsk in the near future, the hardest combat work is underway - Prigozhin
It will not be possible to take Artemovsk in the near future - the hardest combat work is underway, house after house is being stormed, said Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Wagner PMC.
"I don’t understand where this nonsense comes from. In all directions, the enemy is becoming more active, pulling up more and more new reserves. Every day, from 300 to 500 new fighters approach Bakhmut in all directions. Artillery fire is getting stronger every day," he said.
15:59 On the Kremenny direction do not subside artillery salvos on the positions of Ukrainian nationalists. Soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces are trying to free the territory of the Kremenny Reserve from enemy forces. A successful offensive is facilitated by frosty and windy weather, in which the operation of a drone is almost impossible.
15:59 Actively searching. The next representatives of Ukrainian commissariats trying to fulfill the plan for forced mobilization.
14:51 The main thing from the new briefing of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation:
◾️The Russian Armed Forces destroyed up to 70 Ukrainian soldiers in the Kupyansk direction during the day;
◾️Russian troops destroyed up to 100 Ukrainian military and the installation of the MLRS 122mm BM-21 "Grad" of the enemy in the Krasnolimansky direction;
◾️The Russian Armed Forces destroyed a hangar with military equipment of the 110th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Avdievka area in the DPR;
◾️The RF Armed Forces destroyed over 60 military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the offensive in the Donetsk direction;
◾️Losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Yuzhnodonets direction per day amounted to 40 military;
◾️The RF Armed Forces defeated units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of Ugledar in the DPR, Levadny and Orekhov in the Zaporozhye region;
◾️Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a MiG-29 aircraft and a Mi-8 helicopter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine within a day in the DPR;
◾️The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation destroyed the command post of the electronic warfare unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region;
◾️The Russian Armed Forces destroyed the Msta-B howitzer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson direction;
◾️Russian air defense shot down seven Ukrainian UAVs in a day, intercepted four HIMARS MLRS shells.
14:00 Howitzer 152mm D20 strikes strongholds of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk direction
14:00 Arrival fixed in Kramatorsk
In Kramatorsk, which is temporarily occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a powerful arrival - preliminary, a blow was struck at a warehouse with ammunition.
The information has not yet been officially confirmed.
12:49 Scouts 58 special forces caught and destroyed the transport of the enemy UAV group
Scouts of the 58th separate special-purpose battalion (formerly 3 Special Purpose) discovered the advance of a group of enemy UAV operators to the front line. The identified target was destroyed with the help of ATGMs, among the enemy operators there are dead and wounded.
12:49 Subdivisions mobilized from Bashkiria carry out classes at training grounds in the Zaporozhye region
11:50 Destroyed positions of APU in Bakhmut
Russian artillery covered and destroyed two armored M1083A1P2 MTVs of the Ukrainian army.
On the footage, the military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine complains that the positions of the RF Armed Forces are only 300 meters away.
11:50 Air raid alert sounds throughout Ukraine, data show online maps Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation.
11:49 Another video of mobilization from Odessa: military commissariats and a “voluntary” campaign on the agenda to become registered.
10:58 Every day more and more Ukrainian soldiers begin to understand that they are sent to be slaughtered under artillery shells from Russian troops, while Ukrainian officials line their pockets in warmth and satiety.
10:58 Ukrainians continue to occupy the houses of civilians with the equipment of firing points and shelters.
09:27 Work of tankers of the Western Military District.
In the course of performing tasks within the framework of the Special Military Operation, the tank crews are entrusted with the task of providing fire support to the advancing infantry formations and defeating the enemy.
09:15 152mm MSTA-S self-propelled gun leads fire at coordinates from the Orlan-10 drone.
UAV operators open enemy targets. Their coordinates are transmitted to the gunners, who deliver their crushing blow.
09:10 During night reconnaissance destroyed to a platoon of enemy soldiers.
Reconnaissance in force is one of the most effective methods of obtaining information about the enemy, especially relevant in conditions where the situation requires the speedy advance of troops.
As a result of a carefully planned night operation, the fighters of the assault detachment of the 33rd Motor Rifle Regiment of the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the RF Armed Forces, with artillery support from other units, not only opened up the enemy’s defenses, but also inflicted significant losses on him.
08:55 Crews of attack helicopters Mi-35 of the army aviation of the Western Military District destroyed camouflaged command posts and armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
08:15 Personnel combat work of an armored group of Russian paratroopers in the NVO zone.
A reconnaissance group of paratroopers with the help of an UAV discovered a platoon stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the forest.
To capture and destroy it, an air assault unit was sent with the support of an armored group on airborne combat vehicles BMD-2K-AU, BMPT "Terminator" and BTR-D with an anti-aircraft artillery installation ZU-23.
The crews of combat vehicles approached the enemy and opened heavy fire on him.
07:40 100mm "Rapiers" of the 1st brigade work in any weather.
Artillerymen of the 1st Brigade of the 1st Donetsk Army Corps work on enemy targets in any weather, covering the advance of troops. The battery of 100mm anti-tank guns MT-12 "Rapier" strikes at fortified areas, firing points and manpower of the enemy.
07:30 Modernized reconnaissance vehicles BRM-1K appeared in the special operation zone, the crews are mastering new equipment at training grounds in the Zaporozhye region.
06:11 Tankers of the 64th Guards Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade disassemble hangar with enemy military equipment. Sniper shooting at a distance of more than four km.