The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on January 13 2023
“And it was a lousy town to begin with…”
Soledar aftermath.
Russia says it has taken control of Ukraine’s Soledar
Ukraine denies Russia’s claim that it has captured the city of Soledar
Russia claimed Friday that its forces captured a fiercely contested salt mining town of Soledar. There has been no immediate confirmation from Ukrainian authorities of the city’s fall.
Our source reports that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have taken a pause everywhere very suspiciously. The game is played only by the hands of PMC Wagner.
The propagandists of the Office of the President shout that the missiles are over, the shortage of ammunition and equipment among the Russians. But our sources from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine say that Western intelligence warns that there are all arguments to believe (there is a risk) that the RF Armed Forces are preparing another “blitzkrieg”, but not like in February March 2022, but on a larger scale and more aggressive.
We are watching.
It will be interesting to see if Zelensky warns the civilians this time or also leaves them alone with the war, in the line of fire between the two sides.
Reports are that Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Wagner Private Military Company (PMC), has flown out to St. Petersburg from the Donetsk Republic
Vladimir Putin has also flown out to St. Petersburg. It’s possible the two will meet regarding the ongoing role of Wagner PMC, given the recent successes in the SMO
RUSSIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE EXPLAINED WHICH TROOPS ACTUALLY TOOK SOLEDAR:
“In connection with media appeals regarding the composition and participation of various units of the Russian group of troops (forces) in the liberation of the city of Soledar of the Donetsk People’s Republic from the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, we consider it necessary to clarify the following.
Offensive operations in this tactical direction, which ended with the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the capture of the city of Soledar, were carried out by a heterogeneous grouping of Russian troops (forces) according to a single plan and plan, which provided for the solution of a complex of combat missions.
These combat missions included, as already reported, blocking the city from the north and south, isolating the combat area, preventing the enemy from transferring reserves to the city from neighboring areas and preventing the exit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Soledar, as well as fire support for the attack by ground attack aircraft and artillery.
As for the direct assault on the city blocks of Soledar occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this combat mission was successfully solved by the courageous and selfless actions of the volunteers of the Wagner assault squads.”
Russianhead explains: this was 1st time in history when Russian Defense Ministry officially mentioned PMC “Wagner”.
The above MOD clarification is very important, it means : Wagners exist and it is them who did it the job.
THE RESCUED FROM SOLEDAR TELL WHAT WAS HAPPENING.
In Soledar, the Armed Forces of Ukraine were hiding behind civilians and threatened to throw a grenade at those who were “directing Russian artillery.”
This was told to RT correspondent Roman Kosarev by a local resident who, after the city was liberated, was finally able to evacuate to a safe place:
“Where people are, they settled nearby, dug trenches in front of our houses. They would constantly threaten and question us.
“Ah, so you are waiting for them, you are giving the coordinates to the Russians. Look, lads, if there is an arrival today (where they live, for example), we will simply throw a grenade: because then it mean that you have directed the fire.
Life on the frontlines of Ukraine’s Donbass War
ON BAKHMUT, SOLEDAR & KREMENNAYA
The capture of Soledar and, in general, our initiative on the front near Bakhmut, is certainly good, but do not forget that from Bakhmut to Kreminnaya the enemy has concentrated huge forces and now he will definitely try to counterattack.
In general, I believe that the most powerful onslaught of the Orchestra near Bakhmut very seriously corrected (if not thwarted) the enemy’s plans for the beginning of the year.
South of Kremennaya, the 95th Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine periodically tries to advance until its actions are suppressed by the fire of our artillery. Of course, it would be very good to create a threat from the south to Seversk, on which the Ukrainian forces near Kremennaya rely, but this is a Wishlist, we will see how it will actually be.
On the Ploschanka-Makeevka front (Zhuravka beam), assault detachments of the 3rd Motor Rifle Division continue their offensive. In general, attack aircraft of the 3rd Motor Rifle Division, although not so medial, act very competently. Today, once again, with the support of tanks, they unwound the crested bunker, and before rolling it out with tanks, the enemy was offered to surrender.
The enemy refused, the tank began to work and the Little Russian ran away, leaving two seriously wounded soldiers who could not be helped and they died. Day after day, on this sector of the front, 3rd Motor Rifle Division 20 OA returns the positions lost in the fall.
TACTICAL-STRATEGICAL SUCCESS IN SOLEDAR.
By General-Lieutenant in reserve, state Duma deputy Adnrey Gurulev.
When they say that Soledar is some kind of local tactical succes they dissemble.
Soledar was a “hard to die” extremely reinforced with well-established fire system, well trained units.
I want to stress the fact that we were not squeezing the enemy out, we were eliminating it. We were not letting him escape out of there.
According to our calculations, we destroyed about 5-6 combined arms brigades. If you take into account all units of combat logistic and technical support it turns out that about two corps were destroyed. This means that in total, approximately 30,000 people eliminated from the armed forces of Ukraine.
In addition to the personnel, we have destroyed equipment, weapons, ammunition, as well as
engineering resources.
So then is this is a local tactical or a tactical-strategic success?
SOLEDAR IS AN AREA STREWN WITH THE BODIES OF DEAD UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS AND OFFICERS. By Sladkov
We need to remind: surrender is, first and foremost, a matter for those who wish to stay alive; the initiative must come from them without waiting for offers. If the enemy does not surrender, he is destroyed.
In Soviet regiments, in wartime, the chief of physical training and sports was responsible for organizing the collection of the bodies of fallen comrades-in-arms. The staff orchestra acted as the funeral team.
Let them apply to “Wagner”; most likely, the musicians will agree that something should be done with the evacuation of the bodies. I haven’t heard that Ukraine has taken the initiative in this situation matter.
“There are about five brigades and various special units in the soledar direction. “The total number is voiced: 20–25 thousand people,” he said. – It is also a fact that about half of them were mercenaries and NATO soldiers.
At the same time, Vodolatskyy clarified that the exact number of losses suffered by the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not yet available because the city has not yet been fully cleared.
The enemy fled from Soledar and dug in in the village of Razdolovka, which runs along the line of defense of the Ukrainian army Blagodatnoye – Salt – Razdolovka – Vesyoloye.
Tough battles are ahead. In the event of the success of the Russian army, the Armed Forces of Ukraine risk losing the most important railway junction in the Artyomovsky direction.
Russia’s military echelon in Belarus.
Another military echelon of the regional grouping of troops of the Republic of Belarus and Russian Federation was spotted this time in Gomel, Belarus.
It is worth noting that the border with Ukraine is literally 50 kilometres away from this place.
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Ukraine has turned into a private military company owned by NATO, which is paid money, given weapons and told where to shoot. This was stated by the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Vasily Nebenzia at a meeting of the Security Council of the world organization.
According to him, “the Kiev regime, contrary to facts and common sense, has formed the illusion that with increasing direct military assistance from NATO, it will be able to defeat Russia on the battlefield.” “As a result, Ukraine, in fact, turned into a NATO PMCs. They pay her money, supply her with weapons and intelligence, tell her where to shoot and where to attack. The Ukrainian people suffer from this, who are forced to fight for the sake of other people’s tasks,” the diplomat said.
The special military operation in Ukraine will end only when its goals are achieved, whether through negotiations or military means, Vasily Nebenzia said.
“It will be possible to finish its work only when there will no longer be a threat to Russia from the territory of Ukraine and there will be no discrimination for the Russian-speaking population of this country. If this result can be achieved through negotiations, then we are ready for such a scenario. If not, then all the tasks set will be achieved by military means. So far, neither the Kiev regime nor its Western sponsors have drawn the necessary conclusions from the Ukrainian events,” the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the World Organization said at a meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine.
Russian troops liberated two villages in the Zaporozhye region
The settlements of Mirnoye and Dorozhnyaku were taken under control by our military on January 12. The loss of the villages is recognized by the deputy of the so-called regional council (a body that is part of the occupation administration of the Kyiv regime) of Zaporozhye, Sergei Lyshenko.
Recall that on September 30, the Zaporozhye region became part of Russia, but part of the region is temporarily occupied by Ukrainian troops.
AFU went to break the front near Kremenna after freezing the ground
▪️After Christmas, the enemy went on the offensive near Chervonopopovka, relying on the relaxation of our troops over the holidays.
▪️ Before this, the AFU threatened to go on the offensive after a cold snap and ground freezing because, before that, the movement was hampered by mud.
▪️ In the darkness, the enemy began a massive artillery preparation, firing howitzers and mortars.
▪️ Almost immediately, company tactical groups (first echelon offensive forces) with armored vehicles tried to approach the first line of our troops’ defense.
▪️The enemy advance was detected in time by our intelligence.
▪️The artillery of Group O and ZVO was instantly alerted and began counter-battery warfare, destroying target after target. This is how mortar batteries and AFU self-propelled howitzer positions were suppressed.
▪️Artillery battles lasted more than 7 hours, repulsing the advancing forces and defeating the positions that provided fire cover for the offensive operation. Enemy losses in manpower and armored vehicles are being calculated.
▪️At the Zhuravka gully, our troops continue their offensive; near Nevsky and Makeevka many AFU strongholds are taken. Tanks, including the new T-90 Breakthrough, are actively engaged. Part of the strongholds were abandoned by the enemy after massive artillery preparation and the work of our tankers.
Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine (13 January 2023)
In the evening of 12 January, the city of Soledar, that is of great importance for continuing successful offensive operations in Donetsk direction, was liberated.
◽️ The establishment of full control of Soledar allows to block the supply routes of Ukrainian forces in the city of Artyomovsk, located to the southwest, as well as to block and to pocket the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) that still remain there.
◽️ The capture of Soledar became possible due to constant fire attacks launched at the enemy by Ground-Attack and Army Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Group of Forces. Concentrated attacks were uninterruptedly launched at AFU positions in the city, impeding the redeployment of reserve forces, ordnance supplies, as well as the enemy’s attempts to redeploy to other defensive lines.
✈️ Within the liberation of the city, Fighter Aviation of Russian Aerospace Forces had destroyed 3 airplanes and 1 helicopter of Ukrainian Air Force that were tasked to provide aerial fire support to Ukrainian forces.
💥 Moreover, air defence crews of the Russian Group of Forces had shot down nine rocket-propelled projectiles launched by HIMARS and Uragan multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) at the strongpoints taken by Russian forces near Soledar.
◽️ Airborne Troops carried out a covert manoeuvre from other direction, attacked AFU positions on the move, took the dominating heights, and blocked the northern and southern limits of the city.
◽️ Russian electronic warfare facilities and forces, concentrated in the abovementioned direction, neutralised hostile control system, and frustrated the operation of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles.
💥 The set of measures, adopted by the Russian Group of Forces, has led to successful offensive operations of assault detachments in liberating Soledar. Within the last 3 days, more than 700 Ukrainian personnel, and over 300 units of armament of the AFU have been eliminated.
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.
💥 In Kupyansk direction, attacks launched by the artillery of the Western Military District at the units of Ukrainian 103rd Territorial Defence Brigade have resulted in the elimination of up to 20 personnel, 3 armoured fighting vehicles, and 3 motor vehicles near Krakhmalnoye and Berestovoye (Kharkov region).
💥 In Krasny Liman direction, artillery strikes launched by a formation of Airborne Troops from Pskov have resulted in the neutralisation of the units from 80th and 95th airborne assault brigades of the AFU near Grigorovka and Serebryanka (Donetsk People’s Republic).
◽️ The enemy has lost over 40 Ukrainian personnel, 4 armoured personnel carriers, and 3 pickups.
💥 In South Donetsk direction, complex fire strikes launched by Baltic Fleet’s marine units have resulted in the elimination of over 20 Ukrainian personnel, 2 armoured fighting vehicles, and 2 motor vehicles near Poltavka and Uspenovka (Donetsk People’s Republic).
Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 117 artillery units of the AFU at firing positions, manpower and military equipment in 105 areas.
◽️ 2 ordnance depots of 107th Rocket Artillery Brigade and 46th Airmobile Brigade of the AFU have been destroyed near Zaporozhye and Yasnogorka (Donetsk People’s Republic).
◽️ 2 artillery ordnance depots of 28th and 65th mechanised brigades of the AFU, as well as one hangar with armament and hardware of 108th Territorial Defence Brigade have been destroyed near Konstantinovka (Donetsk People’s Republic), Novoivanovka, and Orekhov (Zaporozhye region).
💥 Counterbattery warfare operations have resulted in destruction of:
◽️ 1 fighting vehicle equipped with Uragan MLRS, and 2 launching ramps of Grad MLRS near Krasny Liman and Seversk (Donetsk People’s Republic);
◽️ 1 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, and 3 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer near Gulyay Pole and Orekhov (Zaporozhye region).
◽️ Moreover, three Ukrainian D-20 howitzers have been destroyed near Viyemka and Dyleyevka (Donetsk People’s Republic).
💥 Air defence facilities have destroyed 3 unmanned aerial vehicles near Vladimirovka, Nikolskoye (Donetsk People’s Republic), and Zmiyevka (Lugansk People’s Republic).
📊 In total, 372 airplanes and 200 helicopters, 2,876 unmanned aerial vehicles, 400 air defence missile systems, 7,495 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 982 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 3,820 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 8,027 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
Map of hostilities and the situation on the fronts on the evening of January 13
The disputes about control over Soledar are over – the Ministry of Defense announced the transfer of the city under our control. Only the participation of units of PMC “Wagner” turned out to be outside the daily report of the department, which caused a lot of criticism from local medias and the public. But in the end, the mistake was corrected and the direct participation of the assault detachments of the “orchestrants” in the capture of the city was officially recognized. In any case, even though Soledar is ours, the main thing is not to stop!
⚔️The situation on the fronts for the past day:
⚫️ Svatovo-Kremennoye direction
Russian artillery worked on the positions of militants in the regions of Krakhmalny and Berestovoye of the Kharkov region. Also, the artillery of the Pskov paratroopers covered the units of two brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Grigorovka and Serebryanka of the DPR.
⚫️ Soledar direction
According to military correspondents, the Russian army began to liberate Razdolovka north of Soledar. Also today, assault operations continued in the area of the Sol station (the depot was taken under control), battles for Paraskovievka and Krasnaya Gora. Ours attack the enemy on both sides of Soledar – both in the direction of Artemovsk and in the direction of Seversk, expanding the bridgehead.
⚫️ Artemovskoe (Bakhmut) direction
Until now, there are battles for Kleshcheevka. In the southeastern quarters and in the industrial zone, street battles are being fought. Also, the capture of Experienced greatly influenced the onslaught of our troops. There are battles for Paraskovievka and Krasnaya Gora. At the moment, it is too early to talk about the operational environment of the city.
💥In the areas of Krasny Liman and Seversk of the DPR, two Grad MLRS and Uragan MLRS were found and destroyed.
If in November a rather impressive grouping of five brigades (17th brigade, 128th brigade, 28th brigade, 61st brigade, 46th brigade) was released from Kherson, which apparently planned to be supplemented with a new 77th brigade, then over time all the formations gradually moved either under Soledar, or – Bakhmut. Here is the main offensive force – the 17th tank brigade was also noted in the Soledar area in January.
Moreover, the Ukrainian command is forced to send new reserves to this area. On January 12, PMC “Wagner” boasted captured chevrons of the 4th tank brigade, which is part of the 9th Army Corps being formed.
However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still have plans for an attack on Zaporizhzhia and can be implemented in the second half of February – with the arrival of equipment from the west, primarily tanks, the need to supply which has been a lot of talk lately. Since the beginning of the year, practical steps have also been taken: the Czech Republic has supplied a batch of T-72s, and Poland has transferred a Leopard tank company. It is quite possible that the 4th tank brigade also arrived in the Bakhmut direction to replace the 17th brigade, which was battered in battles, to prepare the latter for a throw to Melitopol.
The UOC will continue to “clean up”, gradually taking away churches and cathedrals from them, while custom-made negatives, discrediting, fake SBU fakes with flags, portraits of Putin and business cards of Shoigu will pour. Back in the spring, we insided that Zelensky was personally preparing to clean up the UOC.
This strategy of the OP against the UOC should reduce their influence, and a prolonged purge will not provoke a protest boom in society.
Now the SBU and the Office of the President are luring away many church leaders and LOMs, promising them indulgence and “financial paradise”.
The church is being purged by order of the Western lobby, and the Office of the President simply saw this as an excellent opportunity for them to “earn money” and strengthen influence and power for many years.
This is being sold to the public as a fight against Kremlin agents, but in reality, everything is a wine “loot”. In principle, like the war itself, it is an opportunity for some to become even richer, and the rest to drive even deeper into poverty.
Think. Time will pass and much that is true for you now will be exposed tomorrow as a simple swindle and manipulation. But at that moment you will either be dead, or an invalid, or a “lost person.”
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Source: http://blogdogcicle.blogspot.com/2023/01/the-situation-in-ukrainian-smo-on_13.html
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