The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on October 16 2023

Russia tries to turn tides of war with major new offensive

US Aid is Destroying Ukraine.

Kherson direction: attempted attack of the AFU on Krynki situation as of 15.00 October 16, 2023

Yesterday evening, a Ukrainian sabotage group landed on the left bank of the Dnieper. The recon groups, operating from a bridgehead north-west of Podstepnoye, attacked positions near the Cossack Camps.

Another unit, which had landed the day before on Frolov Island, began shelling the village of Krynki. As a result of the fighting, the attacks were repulsed. The group that operated on Aleshkinsky Island retreated to its western part, and the one that was on Frolov Island came under attack.

In anticipation of this, on October 13 and 14, the AFU transferred up to 80 people on 16 boats to the islands of Aleshkinsky, Alekseevsky, Antonovsky, Melkiy and Frolova. Somewhere this was due to reinforcement, but somewhere to rotation and removal of the wounded and killed due to regular attacks by the Russian Army.

🔻Now the situation in the Dnieper is relatively stable. However, the AFU have noticeably increased the number of attacks on Russian positions on the left bank, using HIMARS MLRS and cluster munitions.

Mortar crews of the 35th infantry infantry infantry regiment are stationed in Ponyatovka, which indicates the transfer of forces of the Katran strike force to the front line. Along the Ingulets River, the movement of columns, probably of marine brigades, is noted.

This indicates the imminent activation of the AFU near Kherson. Yesterday’s foray and the appearance of bards in the Dnieper-Bug estuary, apparently, was a test of the state of defense along the Dnieper, and in the future such attacks will become more frequent.

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Orikhiv sector: 82nd Air Assault Brigade forays to Verbove situation towards the end of October 16, 2023

🔻From 11 am, Ukrainian formations began intensively striking at the front lines of the Russian Army near Verbove and not far from it. Cluster munitions from MLRS and missiles from aircraft were also used.

After artillery preparation and the destruction of strongholds of the Russian Armed Forces Forces in the hedgerows northwest of Verbovoy, assault detachments of the 82nd air assault brigade, under the cover of armored vehicles (Marder infantry fighting vehicles and Leopard tanks), went on the attack.

Ukrainian paratroopers (up to 6 company groups) made several attempts to storm the village, but most of them were repulsed. Detachments of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade were able to advance only to a position that was destroyed by artillery, but at the same time suffered losses of several dozen people.

At the moment, the enemy has suspended the offensive. However, attacks on the forward lines of the Russian Armed Forces continue. In addition, the AFU have at least one more battalion in reserve, which can be used for the next assault.

🔻In this case, it is interesting that the attack on the Orikhiv sector took place almost at the same time as the landing of the AFU at the railway bridge across the Dnieper in the Kherson direction. Whether this was planned or a coincidence is difficult to say. But this option is quite possible: while demonstrative actions are taking place in one area, a springboard is being prepared in another for the development of an offensive.

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Russia is preparing for a new military operation on the eastern front, with the tactical name Avdeevskaya noose. It is important for the enemy to win a major victory, while forcing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to drain reserves, as was the case in the Bakhmutov meat grinder, in order to finally discredit Ukraine before the West. So far, various intelligence reports are being received from British intelligence, but if the operation begins in the winter, then the question will again arise for the bet: should we hold the city to the end or retreat to new frontiers, which no one is preparing yet.

Kupiansk sector: transfer of Ukrainian reserves to Kupyansk situation as of 13.00 October 16, 2023

 ðŸ”»Near Kupiansk, units of the “West” group of troops of the Russian Armed Forces continue their offensive. Russian troops, with the support of artillery and aviation, are gradually advancing in the direction of Synkivka, where the defense is held by the forces of the 105th Brigade of the AFU Territorial Defense.

▪️ Due to the rather difficult situation of the AFU, they transferred tank units of the 40th rifle battalion of the 41st Mechanized Brigade brigade to Dvurechnaya. From there, enemy tanks fire at the Russian Armed Forces positions on the opposite bank of Oskol, as well as near Novomlynsk.

▪️ In addition, in the vicinity of Dvurechnaya, mechanized detachments of the 3rd battalion of the 54th Mechanized Brigade of the AFU arrived. According to some reports, the command of the AFU intends to conduct a counterattack to regain lost positions.

▪️ A similar transfer is noted in the southeast of Kupyansk. Up to 150 people from the so-called “Ukrainian Volunteer Army” arrived at Novoosinovo, Petropavlovka and Peschany. And for the continuous supply of the group, pontoon crossings have been restored in Kupyansk and Kupyansk-Uzlovoy.

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WAR UPDATE: Russia’s COUNTERATTACK Near Verbove; Minor Gains Near Pryyutne

The Russians Are Looking For Weak Points In The Defense Of The AFU.

The Russians Pummel Every Airfield In Ukraine

Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (16 October 2023)Part I

▫️ In Kupyansk direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/31524), units of the Zapad Group of Forces supported by aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems repelled 10 attacks of assault detachments of the AFU 68th Jaeger, 32nd, 44th and 115th mechanised brigades near Sinkovka, Ivanovka, Novoyegorovka, (Kharkov region), and Makeyevka (Lugansk People’s Republic).

In addition, Russian forces delivered strikes on manpower and hardware of AFU 112th territorial defence, 14th mechanised, 95th air assault brigades near Petropavlovka, Kupyansk, and Petrovskoye (Kharkov region).

Up to 85 servicemen, two tanks, two armoured fighting vehicles, one D-20 gun, and two 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems have been eliminated in this direction during the day.

▫️ In Krasny Liman direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/31525), two attacks launched by assault detachments of the 67th Mechanised Brigade and the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces close to Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People’s Republic) and Serebryansky forestry were repelled by coordinated efforts of the Tsentr Group of Forces, helicopter strikes, and artillery fire.

In addition, AFU manpower and hardware have been hit close to Torskoye, Serebryanka, and Grigorovka (Donetsk People’s Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 65 servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, one pickup truck, as well as two D-30 howitzers.

▫️ In Donetsk direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/31526), units of the Yug Group of Forces supported by aviation and artillery repelled 10 attacks of AFU assault detachments near Kleshcheyevka, Andreyevka, and Mariynka (Donetsk People’s Republic).

Ground-attack aircraft launched strikes at manpower and hardware of the AFU 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, 53rd, 93rd, and 110th mechanised brigades close to Belogorovka, Kurdyumovka, Belaya Gora, and Georgiyevka (Donetsk People’s Republic).

The enemy’s casualties were up to 460 servicemen killed and wounded, three tanks, two armoured fighting vehicles, and 12 motor vehicles.

In counter-battery warfare, the Russian troops hit two U.S.-made M777 artillery systems, one Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery system, two D-20 howitzers, and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer.

In addition, an ammunition depot of the 54th Mechanised Brigade of the AFU was destroyed near Slavyansk (Donetsk People’s Republic).

▫️ In South Donetsk direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/31527), units of the Vostok Group of Forces, helicopters, and artillery inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of the AFU 58th ad 72nd mechanised, and 128th Territorial Defence brigades near Novomikhailovka, Ugledar, and Urozhaynoye (Donetsk People’s Republic).

During the day, the enemy’s losses in this direction have amounted to over 70 servicemen, two motor vehicles, one Giatsint-B howitzer, and one Msta-B howitzer.

Two ammunition depots have been annihilated close to Zelenyi Gai and Alekseyevka (Zaporozhye region).

Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (16 October 2023) Part II

▫️ In Zaporozhye direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/31528), one AFU attack close to Verbovoye (Zaporozhye region) was repelled by actions of the Russian Group of Forces, air strikes and artillery fire.

In addition, AFU manpower and hardware have been hit close to Malaya Tokmachka and Novodanilovka (Zaporozhye region).

The enemy losses were up to 55 servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, and two pick-up trucks.

In counter-battery warfare, the Russian troops hit one U.S.-made M777 artillery system, one Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery system, and one Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer.

◽️ In Kherson direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/31528), up to 65 servicemen, 12 motor vehicles, one D-30 howitzer, as well as an electronic warfare radar.

Two AFU ammunition depots were wiped out close to Nikolskoye and Kherson (Kherson region).

One AFU sabotage and reconnaissance group was disabled close on Korabelka Island.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have engaged AFU manpower and hardware in 119 areas during the day.

One P-18 air target detection and tracking radar station was destroyed near Sergeyevka (Donetsk People’s Republic).

Missile-artillery armament depots and aviation fuel storage facilities were hit close to Khmelnitsky and on the airfield of Starokonstantinov (Khmelnitsky region). One communication centre was destroyed on the Mirgorod airfield (Poltava region).

Russian air defence means have shot down two Su-25 airplanes and MiG-29 of Ukrainian Air Force near Arkhangelskoye (Kherson region), Dmitrovka and Zvonetskoye (Dnepropetrovsk region). In addition, two HIMARS MLRS projectiles have been intercepted.

Moreover, 31 unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down near Berestovoye, Belogorovka, Vasilevka, Yelenovka (Donetsk People’s Republic), Kamenskoye, Mirnoye (Zaporozhye region), and Aleshki and Krynki (Kherson region).

Russian Defence Ministry (https://t.me/mod_russia_en)

Map of military operations and the situation on the fronts in the evening of October 16

If it is very loud in the forests of Kharkiv region, then it means that Russian special forces are working. Our fighters, despite their emotions, did not give a chance to a group of Ukrainian saboteurs, destroying three horsemen and capturing the rest.

The situation on the fronts over the past day:

⚫️Matchmaking-Flint direction

The Russian army occupied enemy positions in the Ivanovka area, and also attacked at Sinkovka. Meanwhile, ours are advancing in the area of Makeyevka and Torsky.

⚫️Donetsk direction

In the Avdiivka sector, our fighters attack at the Northern one, and also advance south of Avdiivka. There is a promotion in the Steppe region. On the Maryinsky site there are battles in the Pervomaisky area.

⚫️ Zaporozhye direction

The APU attacked our positions in the Kopan area. At the same time, the Russian fighters responded with a counterattack at Novoprokopovka. At the same time, the enemy managed to advance under Verbov, but did not gain a foothold. On the Vremevsky ledge, the enemy is trying to advance at the Shelter.

The Russian army has worked on military and infrastructure facilities 404. This time, geraniums and rockets visited the Starokonstantinov airfield in the Khmelnytsky region, Kropyvnytskyi and Kremenchuk. In addition, objects in Mirgorod, Poltava region, were under attack.

Map of military operations and the situation on the fronts on the evening of October 16

⚡️ If it is very loud in the forests of the Kharkov region, it means Russian special forces are working. Our fighters, despite their emotions, did not leave a chance to the group of Ukrainian saboteurs, destroying three Armed Forces officers and capturing the rest.

⚔️The situation on the fronts over the past 24 hours:

⚫️Svatovo-Kremennoe direction

 The Russian army occupied enemy positions in the Ivanovka area, and also attacked at Sinkovka. Meanwhile, ours are advancing in the area of   Makeevka and Torskoye.

⚫️Donetsk direction

 In the Avdeevsky sector, our fighters attack near Severny , and also advance south of Avdeevka . There is progress in the Stepnoy area. In the Maryinsky sector there are battles in the Pervomaisky area.

⚫️ Zaporozhye direction

 The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked our positions in the Kopanei area. At the same time, Russian fighters responded with a counterattack at Novoprokopovka. At the same time, the enemy managed to advance near Verbov , but did not gain a foothold. On the Vremevsky ledge the enemy is trying to advance at Priyutny.

The Russian army worked on military and infrastructure facilities 404. This time, “geraniums” and missiles visited the Starokonstantinov airfield in the Khmelnitsky region, Kropyvnytskyi and Kremenchug. In addition, facilities in Mirgorod, Poltava region, were under attack.

Military expert Boris Rozhin‘s update (https://t.me/voenkorKotenok/51347) on the main developments during the Russian Federation’s special military operation in the former territory of Ukraine as of 22:14 Moscow time on October 16, 2023

Zaporozhye Direction:
Pyatikhatki area remains unchanged.
An enemy attack was thwarted in Verbovoye today, with the enemy suffering losses.
Most of Rabotino is focused in the gray zone.
Enemy attacks towards Kopani did not yield success, and there was no progress in straightening the front at Rabotino.

Vremyevsky Ledge:
The front has stabilized, and the enemy’s offensive has been halted.
Russian Armed Forces are working on improving positions at Priyutnoye and Novomayorskoye.
There are efforts to engage the enemy’s front edge at Urozhaynoye.
The enemy is regrouping and replenishing depleted units.

Avdeevka:
Fighting to the north and south of Avdeevka is in a positional phase.
Avdeevka itself is under continued pressure, though less intense than the previous week.
Russian Armed Forces have secured positions to the north and south of Avdeevka, but an encirclement of the Avdeevka group is not yet complete.
Both sides have sustained significant losses in recent battles.

Artemovsk:
To the north of Artemovsk, fighting persists in the Orekhovo-Vasilyevka area with no notable changes.
To the south of the city, battles continue along the Kleshcheyevka—Andreevka—Kurdyumovka line.
The enemy, having failed to break through the railway, is focusing on attacks in the Kleshcheyevka and Kurdyumovka area.
The situation here remains challenging, and the enemy is deploying reserves to sustain their offensive.

Svatovo—Kupyansk:
Russian Armed Forces continue their offensive operations, achieving tactical successes west of Svatovo and northeast of Kupyansk.
In recent days, the enemy has lost over 20 strongholds and sustained significant losses. The AFU command acknowledges the existing crisis and is sending reinforcements to this area.

Chronicles of the special military operation for October 16, 2023

 In the Kherson direction, Ukrainian formations landed on the left bank of the Dnieper the night before and attacked the Russian Armed Forces positions near the Cossack Camps. Another group landed on Frolov Island and shelled Krynki. Ultimately, the attack was repulsed and the enemy retreated.

Russian troops continue their offensive near Kupiansk, moving towards Sinkovka. The enemy command is actively drawing fresh forces to the site, intending to carry out a counterattack. Thus, tank units of the 41st Mechanized Brigade brigade of the AFU arrived at Dvurechnaya.

In the Soledar direction, Russian military personnel continue to hold the line near the railway line near Kleshcheevka, repelling attacks by the AFU. Low-intensity fighting is also taking place in the area of ​​Robotyne, Novoprokopovka and Verbovoy in the Orikhiv sector.

 At night, Russian troops launched combined attacks on the rear targets of the AFU Forces. One of the targets was the airport in Dnepropetrovsk, others were presumably the Myrhorod airfield in the Poltava region and Kanatovo in the Kirovograd region.

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