The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on February 07 2023

On the edge of essentially all out war with Russia

Ukraine braces for renewed Russian offensive

Something BIG is happening in Ukraine and NATO is scared

Where Will Russia’s MAJOR Offensive Be?

This night’s attack on targets in Kharkiv was carried out with Iskander missiles, not S-300s, as Ukrainian authorities say.

It is known that the blow fell on the Kharkov Aviation Plant and adjacent buildings.

Ukrainian air defense does not have the ability to shoot down missiles of this class, so they all reached their targets. 

Kharkov Region SitRep: February 7, 2023, 23:50 (MSK)

Urgent information coming from the Kharkov region.

The Russian forces are conducting a mass attack on Ukrainian strongpoints, radar detection / air defense stations, and ammunition dumps.

It is difficult to ascertain the type of missiles used, but the ineffectiveness of lauded NATO air defenses is surprising.

It is likely that the Russian Army is deploying ballistic missiles.
Situation as of 19.00 February 7, 2023

🔻In the Kharkiv region, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the near future expects a possible re-offensive of the Russian army from the Belgorod region.

▪️Intensified duty schedules have been introduced in the border areas and vacations of military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been suspended.

▪️Ukrainian reconnaissance drones are actively working along the border, trying to reveal the movement of the Russian Armed Forces.

In addition to UAVs, there is aviation activity in the region. Su-24, Su-27 and MiG-29 of the enemy regularly fly over the Kharkiv region.

🔻 Similarly, the situation is unfolding in the Sumy region. In the event of an offensive, the evacuation of female employees of the SBU, the police and the border service is prescribed.

▪️In the border areas, there are maneuverable air defense groups on vehicles armed with American Stinger MANPADS.

▪️In Belopolye and Glukhov, the enemy command deployed several Smerch MLRS units, and a reserve of ammunition and fuel was created.

▪️The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting reconnaissance of border areas using various UAVs, while engineering units are equipping additional defensive structures on the border.

🔻In the Chernihiv region, the Ukrainian command is also working to strengthen the defense on the border.

▪️A powerful fortified area has been equipped near the settlement of Progress, and minefields have been placed in the Novgorod-Seversky district and the vicinity of the village of Semenovka.

▪️As in the Kharkiv region, in Chernihiv, the Armed Forces of Ukraine introduced an enhanced duty regime and suspended vacations.

▪️At the same time, personnel are being trained at the training ground in Goncharovsky, a village west of Chernihiv.

Russsian troops move towards Seversk

In addition to the advance in the Liman direction, the advance in the Seversk direction near Belogorovka was reported yesterday.
According to some estimates, the front has been pushed back several kilometers. If further success is achieved, the battle will be fought for Seversk, which is now being approached from three directions: army units from the east (Belogorovka) and south-east (Spornoye and Zolotarevka) and Vagner units from the south (Razdolovka and Veseloye).

Briefly on the situation on the Svatovo-Kremenna front line. The area of responsibility of the 144th motorized infantry division.

On the whole, the day was relatively quiet, except for the mutual counter-battery fighting. Also, our aviation worked on the positions of the AFU.

The enemy took no active action today, except for an incomprehensible sortie by a band of Zhovto-Blakite kamikazes, numbering up to 12 people. Of course, the “Slava Ukrainians” were sent to their deaths by the dense machine gun fire of the guys from the 488 MSP.

In the morning, the tankers of the 254 MPS with a direct hit destroyed the stronghold of the Khokhlos, which in the end became a mass grave for 9 Ukrainian soldiers.

In addition, our valiant air defense system worked several times to cover the sky from Ukrainian missiles.

Our source from the OP said that Zaluzhny reported to Zelensky about the negative psychological state of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Bakhmut, due to the refusal of the President’s Office to withdraw troops to advantageous defensive positions, the soldiers consider themselves expendable, who are thrown to the slaughter. The Commander-in-Chief continues to insist on an urgent withdrawal of troops from Bakhmut in order to preserve reserves and morale.

https://t.me/resident_ua/16257

Wagner does not stop fighting in Bakhmut 24/7.  From the northern side, they continue their assault operations in Paraskovievka and Krasnaya Gora.
 In the northern part of Bakhmut, Wagner attack aircraft entrenched themselves in the 1st lane of Ushakov.
 In the northeastern and eastern parts of the city, they leveled the front along Selkorovskaya Street.
 To the south-west of Bakhmut, collisions near the village of Krasnoe and advancement to the T0504 highway.

Wagner Assault Units BREAKTHROUGH North of Bakhmut

30th brigade of Ukraine’s forces located near Artyomovsk-Bakhmut, Donetsk Republic (ex-Ukraine) runs out of ammunition and retreats after coming in contact with Russian forces

30th brigade sent to frontline as reinforcement due to brutal battles, drops their weapons and runs away, as Kiev’s forces continue to suffer heavy losses.

#Bakhmut – #Konstantinovka Track under Fire Control⚡️

There is information that Wagner’s storm troopers have reached and taken control of the #Bachmut – #Konstantinovka trunk road.

This is the 4th road through which #Bakhmut’s supplies run, that has been taken under control. From now on, the AFU can only move freely on the road through #Khromovo to the west of the city.

We are waiting for further info or confirmation!

The main reason for the Bakhmutov meat grinder is the fact that the defense of the city is led by Syrsky, whom the Office of the President sees as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and if he loses the battle, then there will be no chance to dismiss Zaluzny.

Video evidence of chemical attacks by Ukrainian troops against our soldiers on the front line has appeared on the network.

This Russian fighter seems to have started to convulse, lost the control of his body and drowned.

 This is a grave war crime of the Ukrainian terrorist regime, and such crimes will be repeated as long as this regime is in Kiev. Video: @RVvoenkor

Armed Forces of Ukraine use chemical weapons in the battles for Bakhmut and Ugledar

APU militants post videos on social networks that show the process of filling ammunition with unknown contents taken from the refrigerator

One of these videos was published on his private channel by the commander of the OTG aerial reconnaissance “Magyar Birds” – Robert Iosifovich Brovdi (real name – Vladimir Ilyashevich Batsko).

It is assumed that the ammunition is intended for units of the 63rd brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which is located in Bakhmut. Previously, similar videos were published by the same source.

▪️Conclusions about the “chemical filling” of ammunition were made based on their appearance:

▫️The contents of the shells are stored in refrigerators, which is not typical for explosives.

The shells are assembled from homemade thin-walled cylinders, which are filled with some kind of chemical substance.

▫️Their fuse has been replaced with a device that is most likely designed to mix chemicals.

It is noteworthy that cases of the use of chemical weapons were previously recorded in the area of Bakhmut / Artemovsk and Uglegadar. This was stated by the acting head of the DPR Denis Pushilin.

“According to the statements of our units, the commanders, who already came out with such information, this is not only in the Artemovsky direction, but also in the Ugledar direction, there are facts of the use of chemical compounds that cause discomfort to our military personnel. They are dropped from drones at the locations of our units,” Pushilin said.

He also noted that reports of the use of such ammunition have been coming over the past three weeks.

Previously, the use of such weapons was reported by many correspondents and fighters of volunteer units.

Ukraine forces have hit a major gas line in Makiivka. The flames are huge & can be seen from center Donetsk. I hope this does not mean Donetsk will not have gas like they don’t have water. It’s Clear Ukraine is trying to shut the residents of Donetsk off from utilities

State Border Committee of Belarus:

Ukraine provokes a dangerous situation on the border between the two countries

People without identification marks constantly approach the border, who are not being identified as border guards.

They raise their weapons in the direction of the Belarusian troops. As a result, Minsk decided to create more powerful reserves.

A large-scale training on national security issues is being held at the Military Academy of the Republic of Belarus.

With the participation of all law enforcement agencies, as well as a number of government agencies, situations are simulated with the introduction of a state of emergency, a counter-terror regime, as well as martial law.

The long-awaited winter activation of the front has begun: along the entire line of the warring Donbass – from Ugledar to Kremennaya, an active offensive of Russian troops is underway. Including Avdiivka – the most difficult area with numerous fortified areas in villages and the defense of Ukrainian neo-Nazi troops, deeply staggered for 8 years.
In the Avdeevka direction, in addition to our units of Somalia and Sparta, the famous 1st Slavic brigade, formed in Slavyansk in 2014, is also heroically fighting. At the moment, the most difficult operation to encircle Avdiivka is the priority task of the brigade on the way to liberation of Donbass in this direction

Map of hostilities and the situation on the fronts on the evening of February 7

The situation on the fronts for the past day:

Svatovo-Kremennoye

 Near Kremennaya without incident. At the moment, the Russian army is entrenched in its positions, continuing the counter-battery fight. T-90M tanks were also seen on an important sector of the front, constantly fighting against armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (number 1) . According to the Ministry of Defense, six brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were attacked in this direction in a day. The enemy lost over 150 militants, five armored vehicles, six vehicles and a D-30 howitzer.

Artemovskoe (Bakhmut)

 ”Orchestra” continue to develop the offensive in Artemovsk . From the north, ours are suppressing the defense units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of the Stupki railway station. To the north of the station, the fighters of the “orchestra” successfully carried out flank coverage of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine between the “Stupki” station and the village of Paraskovievka , and ours are also suppressing militants with fire in the Krasnaya Gora area. There is information that, south of Artemovsk , the Wagner PMC fighters cut the road between Stupochki and the village of Ivanovskoye (number 3) . If, as a result, the militants fail the defense at the turn of Chasov Yar-Krasnoe , then the RF Armed Forces and the “orchestra” will enter the operational space.

Zaporozhye direction

 Under Ugledar, the militants launched a counteroffensive. According to military correspondents, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched active counterattacks in the area of dachas (figure 2) . At the moment, the Russian army repels enemy attacks and holds the defense. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense reported on the successful operations of artillery in the areas of Ugledar and Vodyany DPR.

#Chronicle of the Special Military Operation

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🔹#NorthUkraine (MAP (https://t.me/sitrepmaps/1104)):

▪️ In the #Kharkov region, the Ukrainian command has introduced intensified duty schedules in preparation for a possible offensive by the RF Armed Forces. Along the border, AFU reconnaissance drones are attempting to uncover Russian troop movements.

▪️ Ukrainian engineering units set up additional fortifications on the border in #Sumy region.

▪️ In the #Chernigov region, the AFU command is strengthening defensive lines and also organizing the installation of minefields in the border territories.

🔹#Starobelsk Direction:

▪️ In the #Kupyansk sector, Russian troops continue to fight on the outskirts of #Sinkovka. The RF Armed Forces’ artillery is targeting concentrations of Ukrainian militants in the centre of the village.
➖ Sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the AFU are operating in the vicinity of #Borovaya and #Vishnevoye.

▪️ In the #Liman sector, position battles and artillery duels continue along the entire frontline.  The enemy command is planning a counterattack with reinforcements in the area of #Yampolovka.

🔹#Soledar (#Bakhmut) Direction:

▪️ In the #Soledar sector, Wagner PMC assault troops are fighting Ukrainian formations near #Vasyukovka and are also further advancing on enemy positions south of #Razdolovka.

▪️ North of #Bakhmut, Russian troops are storming the AFU defensive lines near Krasnaya Hora and #Paraskoviyevka.

▪️ In #Bakhmut itself, fighting continues. Wagner PMC assault troops are breaking through AFU defences in the southern, eastern and northern parts of the city.

▪️ To the southwest, the “Wagnerians” are fighting the enemy in the area of #Krasnoye. The Ukrainian command is moving additional forces to the area trying to hold the settlement.
➖ According to some reports, Russian units have broken through the AFU defence between #Krasnoye and #Stupochki, approaching a section of the #Bakhmut – #Konstantinovka highway.

🔹#Donetsk Direction:

▪️ In the #Avdeyevka sector, RF Armed Forces assault troops knocked out Ukrainian militants from two platoon strongholds near #Pervomayskoye.

▪️ In #Maryinka, intense fighting continues. Russian troops are breaking through the AFU defences on the southwestern outskirts of the town.

▪️ The Ukrainian terrorist formations fired from barrel and rocket artillery at the settlements of the Donetsk agglomeration:
➖ In Chervonogvardeisky district of #Makeyevka, a gas pipeline was damaged and a large fire broke out at the arrival site.
➖ In #Donetsk, civilian facilities in Kirovsky district have been hit, five civilians were wounded.

🔹#Zaporozhye Direction:

▪️ In the #Orekhov and Pologi sections, the Ukrainian command continues to reinforce defensive lines in preparation for a possible resumption of the Russian offensive.

🔹#Kherson Direction on Southern Front:

▪️ Artillery duels continue along the entire line of contact, with Russian forces striking at AFU concentrations around #Kherson, Zolotaya Balka and #Kachkarovka.
➖ In turn, Ukrainian formations shelled Novaya Kakhovka and damaged residential buildings and a substation. The town suffered temporary power supply problems.

Russian invasion of Ukraine [ 7 Feb 2023] ‘Today’

“The conflict in the ukraine will end when the Western countries stop the proxy war against Russia” Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vasily Nebenzya.

“We all hope for peace”, the Russian diplomat stressed. “When those who promote this conflict stop waging a proxy war against us with the help of Ukrainians who are dying for them, when they take a realistic stance on our concerns, which we have made clear from day one, then I think the prospect of peace will come closer”.

Wagner Prigozhin

“We were given the right to defend our homeland, to save it at a critical moment, and we use it. Such a right and trust of the people is worth a lot. Actions speak louder than words. No one wanted to go to Soledar with machine guns when it was necessary, and now there is already a line of rats at the salt mines.

When we are no longer needed, we will pack up and go back to Africa. In the meantime, what matters to us is not the statement, but what benefit we will bring to our country.”

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s subordinates from the PMC “Wagner” have publicly appealed to Western leaders: the weapons supplied by you are thrown into positions in huge numbers and will be used against you.”

 “We won’t joke with you, PMC Wagner doesn’t know reverse speed – only forward.” – said one of the Wagners.

By banning Russian channels, we do not prohibit freedom of speech, on the contrary, we protect it,” Borrell announced.

If you believe Arestovich, it turns out that the West has realized that it will lose control over Ukraine and wants to try to stop Russia where it is now.  I’ll tell you right away – none of this will work.  

Arestovich: “The Americans and the West are well aware of what they are getting into. They are preparing this exchange. We are losing Donetsk and Luhansk, because we will get tired of stopping 200 thousand [Russian fighters]. And if we carefully listen to their reservations, they will say, “We  should provide Ukraine with the best negotiating positions.” These voices were especially heard in the last days. “These positions must be secured by force.” Stoltengberg, all the other representatives, they say “the best positions”, but it still sounds like what? Negotiations. Because everyone  understand that Ukraine has no resources.”  https://t.me/dimsmirnov175/43660

The Kremlin’s plans were never clear because they were never announced.  But if these plans include the preservation of Ukraine in any of its smallest parts, then these plans will not come true.  The war will end only with the liquidation of Ukraine as a state.  Russia will border on Poland, but Poland will not receive more than the five most western regions of Ukraine.  And she will get it only if Putin decides so.

In the West, they noticed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine spend too much ammunition

The amount of artillery shells that Ukraine uses per day would be enough for a small European country for a year in peacetime, writes the Financial Times.

The production of ammunition, of course, can be increased. But this will take several years and huge investments.

And now Europe is not only unable to satisfy Ukraine’s appetite, but is also experiencing an ammunition crisis itself.

Medvedev: “There will be no partition of Ukraine according to the Korean scenario.”

The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, has commented on the desire and suggestions of some Ukrainian propagandists, like Aristovich (https://t.me/Slavyangrad/32324), to divide the territories of the current Ukrainian state according to the Korean scenario. According to Medvedev, the Ukrainian propagandists are talking about this because they want to be “under Western control and protection,” reach the level of South Korea, and then have a hope of reunification with their old territories.

However, Medvedev notes, Ukrainian propagandists do not point out that the two independent states were created in 1953, but Donbass and other territories have already joined Russia, which is the largest state with the most formidable weapons.

“What is remarkable here is something else.” In Kiev, they shyly jabbed the thesis that there can be no complete victory. At best, it’s a partition. “But in fact, this is the first step toward the recognition of the existing realities on the ground,” said the deputy chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

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