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2023-11-21 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
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Ukrainian Perspective: Invasion of Ukraine: November 20th, 2023
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Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
Worth noting, korrespondent.net has compiled its Invasion of Ukraine series into separate months, beginning May 9th, 2023. Linked in the title.
[Korrespondent] 20:35 The Pentagon announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine worth $100 million. From the reserves of the US Department of Defense, Ukraine will be given, in particular, one M142 HIMARS rocket artillery system and ammunition for it, 155 and 105 mm artillery ammunition, Javelin and TOW anti-tank systems, Stinger MANPADS, ammunition, spare parts and equipment.
20:06 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that Washington will provide Ukraine with additional military assistance worth $100 million. The package will include ammunition for artillery and air defense systems.
19:21 Zelensky announced a new defense package from the United States after a meeting with Austin. According to him, it will have more artillery and shells.
18:52 The United States will be able to continue military supplies to Ukraine “at least for some time,” writes The Washington Post, citing members of the delegation led by Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, who arrived in Kiev today. In particular, according to them, supplies of long-range weapons and artillery ammunition will continue.
At the same time, Pentagon representatives admitted that they are now “dosing” assistance to Ukraine, as the supply of available funds is depleting. At the same time, they assure that Israel is almost not delaying assistance for Ukraine, since “these two armies are faced with two different types of struggle.”
18:13 Zelensky said that he had a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: “And what is especially important - in front of Ramstein. We discussed the situation on the battlefield: our defense, prospects and, accordingly, support.” The American delegation also included the Commander of the US European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Christopher Cavoli.
16:59 Western air defense has turned Kiev into an “island of security” in a war-torn country, writes Politico. Thus, before the large-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, Kiev had Soviet-made anti-missile systems - S-300 and Buk-M1. And this was a problem, since ammunition for them is mainly produced by Russia itself. Now the defense of Kyiv is strengthened by German Gepard and American Avenger systems, which shoot down drones and cruise missiles. The MIM-23 Hawk, NASAMS and IRIS-T are used at medium range, while Patriot and SAMP/T provide long-range defense.
16:22 Support for Ukraine is crucial for Biden and US national security, said the country's Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: “We cannot allow Kiev to lose the battle, they are completely dependent on our help... Israel also urgently needs help. Help is important to the national security of the United States. We need to pursue a fiscally responsible and sustainable path in terms of spending and taxation."
16:10 The Russians fired artillery at Nikopol, Dnepropetrovsk region, one person was killed, one was wounded, said the head of the OVA Sergei Lysak. Three private houses, two outbuildings, a car, a power line and a gas pipeline were damaged.
15:38 The State Agency for Infrastructure Restoration and Development of Ukraine reported that the energy structure will be protected from enemy air attacks at three levels:
- the first level - for protection against blast waves or indirect attacks by drones (gabions - sandbags fastened with metal cages);
- second level - structures to protect against direct hits from drones;
- the third level - large-scale structures for combined protection against missiles and drones.
To supply transformers at substations, walls made of concrete blocks were built. Cylindrical cages filled with sand and stones are also used. Such blocks and cages protect in 80-90% of cases, especially from drones and their debris.
14:55 During his visit to Kiev, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin will discuss ensuring the Ukrainian army for the winter and for the future from Russian threats, the US Department of Defense reported.
14:19 “There are no and cannot be any Russian national minorities in Ukraine,” said Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk: “I am very grateful to both the Venice Commission and the European Commission for listening to the arguments and approaching with understanding that there must be a principle of mutual respect. If these people do not demonstrate respect, but, on the contrary, carry out aggression against Ukraine, then their rights should be infringed in this regard. We have found complete mutual understanding here. Therefore, there are no Russian national minorities in Ukraine at the moment and May be".
13:20 Ukraine returned the bodies (remains) of 94 servicemen to the territory under its control, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported. In accordance with the norms of international humanitarian law, the bodies (remains) of combatants killed in the war were also transferred to the opposing side. The repatriated bodies and remains will be handed over to law enforcement officials and forensic experts to determine the identity of the deceased.
12:43 Japan plans to allocate 160 million euros to support projects for the economic recovery of Ukraine, Shmygal said following a meeting with Japanese ministers and representatives of Japanese business. The Prime Minister announced the priorities for rapid recovery: energy, housing, critical infrastructure, humanitarian demining and business support. In addition, Ukraine is interested in creating joint ventures, especially in the processing industry, as well as in the fields of agriculture, metalworking, mechanical engineering, critical raw materials and IT.
12:11 Zelensky said at a meeting with journalists and Fox News management that the war in Ukraine will not end quickly: “For some reason people treat this like a movie, and expect that there will be no long pauses in the events, that the picture is before their eyes will always change, every day there will be some surprises. But for us, for our warriors, this is not a movie. These are our lives. This is daily hard work. And everything will not end as quickly as we would like, but we have no right to omit hands and we won’t do it.”
12:07 The total number of women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of October 2023 was 62,062 people, compared to 49,926 people in 2014. Of these, there are now 43,479 military personnel, while in 2014 there were only 16,557, the Ministry of Defense reported. The department emphasized that today in the Ukrainian army any restrictions on the appointment and service of female military personnel in all positions, including combat, in all groups of military specialties have been lifted.
11:58 The number of wounded as a result of the morning shelling of Kherson has increased to two, two people were killed, the OVA reported.
11:19 Lithuania will send fines for violating international and national sanctions to the Cooperation Fund, from which the funds will be used to restore Ukraine. The Seimas voted unanimously for such changes to the legislation. The amendment will be in force until January 2034.
10:43 In the morning, the Russian army fired at the parking lot of a private transport enterprise in Kherson. As a result of the impact, two drivers were killed and another person was injured, said the head of the OVA, Alexander Prokudin. Over the past 24 hours, as a result of Russian shelling in the region, six people were injured, including one child.
10:20 Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv. "I just arrived in Kiev to meet with Ukrainian leaders. I am here today to convey an important message: the United States will continue to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom against Russian aggression, both now and in the future," the defense secretary wrote. USA.
09:47 The first 3,000 FPV drones from Operation Ednist were sent to the front, for which they managed to raise 235 million hryvnia in three days, said the head of the Ministry of Digital Development, Mikhail Fedorov. In total, the Defense Forces will receive 10 thousand kamikaze drones. Each drone is equipped with Ukrainian-made ammunition. The first batch was transferred to 19 military units.
09:04 Over the past 24 hours, the enemy has shelled at least 18 settlements in the Kharkov, Chuguev and Kupyansky districts of the Kharkov region. In the village Two people were wounded in Vilcha, Chuguevsky district, said Oleg Sinegubov, head of the OVA.
08:37 The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) claims that Ukrainian troops counterattacked near Avdiivka and advanced forward on November 19. In particular, geolocated footage indicates the advance of Ukrainian forces near the railway southeast of Stepnoye - 3 km northwest of Avdiivka.
08:25 The General Staff announced the estimated losses of the Russian Federation as of the morning of November 20:
- personnel - about 319,210 (+640) people,
- tanks - 5439 (+4),
- armored combat vehicles - 10,168 (+2),
- artillery systems - 7748 (+4),
- MLRS - 899 (+1),
- air defense systems - 588 (+0),
- aircraft - 323 (+0),
- helicopters - 324 (+0),
- UAV of operational-tactical level - 5764 (+9),
- cruise missiles - 1563 (+0),
- ships/boats - 22 (+0),
- submarines - 1 (+0),
- automotive equipment and tank trucks - 10,127 (+7),
- special equipment - 1097 (+1).
07:29 Over the past 24 hours, 46 military clashes took place at the front, the General Staff reported in its morning report . In particular, the Defense Forces repelled 12 enemy attacks in the Avdeevsky direction (east of Novokalinovo, Novobakhmutovka, Severny and Avdeevka, Donetsk region) and 16 attacks in Maryinsky (in the Krasnohorivka, Maryinka and Pobeda areas of the Donetsk region). Another 11 attacks were repulsed in the Bakhmut direction - in the Kleshcheevka and Andreevka areas of the Donetsk region.
In the Kupyansky direction, the enemy carried out assault operations in the Sinkovka areas, east of Petropavlovka and Ivanovka, Kharkov region, where the Defense Forces repulsed seven attacks. In the Shakhtarsky direction, the Russians carried out assault operations near Staromayorsky, Donetsk region, but were unsuccessful. The enemy did not conduct offensive actions in the Liman and Zaporozhye directions.
In the Kherson direction, the Defense Forces hold their positions on the left bank of the Dnieper, in Melitopol they continue the offensive, in Bakhmut they are conducting assault operations south of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
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