The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on March 23 2024

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Terrorists face retribution and oblivion; they have no future

All the perpetrators, organizers, and customers of the terrorist attack at Crocus will receive a fair punishment

The terrorist attack in Crocus will be investigated and we will find out the perpetrators, but already today I have no doubt that this attack is part of the war that Western intelligence services have been waging with Russia for many years. We remember everything. Supporting terrorists in the Caucasus in the 90s, the coup d’état in Ukraine in 2014, the disruption of the Minsk agreements, the destruction of civilians in Novorossiya, Russophobia, support for neo-Nazism, Crocus. All these are stages of the same war with Russia and the orderers are the same.

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We cannot be intimidated: terrorist attacks will only strengthen the resolve of Russian citizens

This is not the first terrorist attack in the history of modern Russia. There were cases when the authorities negotiated with terrorists, as in Budyonnovsk and Kizlyar. Ultimately, this did not lead to anything positive. Later, the state, having learned from bitter experience, adopted a much tougher stance, and society supported it. And soon, it bore fruit.

Yes, there were explosions of residential buildings, there was Nord-Ost, there was Beslan. Many tragic events occurred, but in the end, those who attempted to intimidate and manipulate us achieved the opposite. Ultimately, both the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks and their instigators were eliminated, and the terrorist underground was defeated.

Those who are now attempting to intimidate the Russians with terrorist attacks do not seem to fully understand who they are dealing with. Bloody shelling of Belgorod and Donetsk, attempts to breach the Russian border, the sabotage of the Kerch Bridge, the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall – all of these will not cause panic among Russian citizens. It was evident when, despite the risk of terrorist attacks, millions of Russians in new regions and border areas went to the polls. External pressure only strengthens us, making us resilient, like a diamond.

At this moment, all Russians are experiencing only cold and resolute determination, only the desire to identify everyone involved and seek justice.

This is something that neither Washington, nor Kiev, nor London will ever comprehend. And this is why we will emerge victorious.

Ukraine Isn’t a Puppet, It’s a Rabid Dog

The US is responsible for much of the world’s suffering. There is no question about that. They’ve overthrown governments, put people into power who they feel they can control, and they have had a hand in the creation of any number of terrorist organizations. But if we assume the US orchestates every action, we deny the culapbility of the perpetrators and their own capacity and desire to visit the world with destruction.

The US intentionally finds rabid dogs and attempts to make them pets. When they can no longer control them, they take them for a walk and then unleash them. In this way, they can use the dogs to kill their enemies and exert some level of control, while still maintaining the guise of innonence. They will follow their would be pets and so have knowledge concerning what is likely or often certain to happen and where.

We cannot dismiss the capacity of Ukraine to do unspeakable things of its own volition. Though the US took a large aggresive dog, injected it with rabies, and unleashed it, calling a rabid dog a puppet rejects the notion that it will kill by its very nature.

This doesn’t release the US from any responsiblity for the horrors they visit upon the world. A man who unleashes a rabid dog and follows it from a distance is still a killer. The man can unleash a dog, he can watch what it does, but he is seldom capable of controlling it directly and it’s generally difficult, if not impossible to get the dog back on a leash. And it’s often been the case that the hand that fed was bitten.

My suggestion here is that US has done what it most often does, it unleashed a rabid dog that would not be a pet. A rabid dog will not sit, it will not stand, and it will never roll over. In this instance, that dogs name is Ukraine.

You cannot cure a rabid dog; you can only put it down.

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Terrorist attack at Crocus Hall: latest update at 11:00

▪️ The fire in the building was extinguished overnight. Emergency services are on site and are in the process of identifying the deceased. A carbine belonging to one of the terrorists and ammunition for it were also discovered (https://t.me/rybar/58437).

▪️ Official reports indicate that the death toll has now risen to 60 people. However, the Investigative Committee emphasizes that this number is not final.

▪️ The Ministry of Health has confirmed 145 casualties, with 60 individuals in critical condition. In Moscow, blood donations are being collected for the injured.

▪️ Meanwhile, there are circulating reports online regarding the identities and possible whereabouts of the terrorists. There are also photos (https://t.me/boris_rozhin/117566) of a suspected militant vehicle intercepted in the Bryansk region. Nevertheless, there is no official confirmation yet, and security operations are ongoing.

However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has stated that they currently have no information regarding the involvement of their citizens in the terrorist attack.

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Terrorist attack in Crocus Hall: what is known by 22.00 March 23, 2024

▪️Many Moscow residents continue to bring flowers and soft toys to Crocus Hall to leave them at the spontaneous memorial .

Similar memorials in memory of the victims appeared in many other Russian cities, as well as abroad.

Republika Srpska and Nicaragua declared March 24 a day of mourning as a sign of solidarity in Russia.

▪️According to the Russian Investigative Committee, at least 133 people were killed during the terrorist attack. However, the clearing of the rubble continues.

▪️According to updated data from the Ministry of Health, 140 people were injured in the terrorist attack, of which 31 are receiving outpatient care.

▪️The suspects detained in the Bryansk region were taken to the headquarters of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in Moscow .

The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs denied that they have Russian citizenship.

▪️Representatives of the US State Department again called on their fellow citizens to leave Russia.
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Terrorist Act in Crocus – Our View

Based on the action nature of the terrorist group members that committed the massacre in the Crocus Shopping Centre, the following conclusions can be drawn:

🟡individuals have combat experience in the past;
🟡the terrorists were well trained in a training camp;
🟡can skillfully handle weapons, namely transferring fire in motion, plus perfect reloading of weapons;
🟡the enemy worked out all the elements of the terrorist attack according to the “timing”;
🟡acted without unnecessary emotions and shot unarmed people in cold blood (probably, they were under the influence of substances);
🟡the enemy’s weapons had mounted tuning in the form of flashlights and a headlight.
🟡the weapon is not the first freshness, the bore or receiver itself is destroyed from the inside and gives off sparks “let off dragons”, that is, the weapon lay somewhere for a long time and was stored incorrectly, the so-called “cans”, if they had them, would not save from this either.

Unfortunately, we are currently dealing with a well-organised group; yesterday’s “shepherd” could not have done this.

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MI6 transmitted intelligence to the Office of the President that Russian intelligence services have information about the preparation of GUR/SBU operations in Russia. British intelligence recommends clearing/freezing contacts with all groups that worked on the track.

Our source in the OP said that TsIPSO together with British intelligence are working on the information track on the terrorist attack in Moscow. Now the main task is to shift the focus to ISIS in order to divert any connections with the RDC.

The scheme of terrorist attacks in Moscow completely replicates the technology of call centers, when the victim is led over a long period of time. A similar technology was used by the SBU to disrupt elections in Russia, now it’s worth understanding who prepared this operation, and most importantly, who was the customer. If Durov transmits information from the servers, it will become clear who is behind it,

One of the detained terrorists who killed people in Crocus City Hall said during interrogation that he was contacted by a certain “assistant to the preacher,” whom the militant listened to on social networks.

The detainee was offered 500 thousand rubles to kill as many people as possible. The location was named anonymously via Telegram; the weapons from the cache were also handed over by the person who ordered the terrorist attack.

A car with terrorists was detained in the Bryansk region, 100 km from the border with Ukraine.

Two were detained immediately at the car. They are citizens of Tajikistan.

The rest ran into the forest, but were soon caught.
There are four detainees in total.
Everything is going according to a very bad scenario for Kyiv, since the “Ukrainian trace” can be traced.

Now you can understand why yesterday all Western media tried to shift the emphasis to the fact that ISIS took responsibility. They formed an “alibi” for Kyiv in their society.

Putin is still silent – this is a time of uncertainty.

Everything is heading towards the fact that there will be a Ukrainian trace.

As the FSB stated: “the terrorists who participated in the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall tried to escape towards the Russian-Ukrainian border. They had “connections” and “contact” there.

Now the question is, what’s next?

By the way, Zelensky did not listen to the recommendations of Western intelligence services and continued to strike at Belgorod and the territories of the Russian Federation.
It seems that his task is just to raise the stakes in the game.
According to our data, the war is beneficial to Western partners, since they are throwing Ukraine “a suitcase without a handle” off their shoulders, while it is not their fault that they did not provide enough weapons and money. Zelensky will be to blame for going too far.
Also, an official war is beneficial for Biden before the elections. It will increase anti-Russian rhetoric in the United States, giving the Democrats a good PR case.
Let us remind you: Ukraine is consumable in this game.

We are watching…

Ukrainian call centers will become targets for the Russian Armed Forces – source.
Our advice is to avoid call centers and the buildings where they are located. They will even hit shopping/business centers where such call centers are located.
I completely agree with my colleagues that organizing a terrorist attack is similar to the “case of call centers.”
Let us remind you that Israel demolished hospitals, kindergartens, civilian buildings, shops in Palestine, because in their opinion there were “hearths of Hamas” there. The Russian Federation can easily follow the same “Israeli path” – there is already a precedent.

The death toll from the terrorist attack is rising. Already 115 people.
At the same time, the media and telegram channels began publishing videos and photos of the detainees, and the first interrogation.

According to our data, some had military uniforms similar to Ukrainian ones to make it easier to cross the border with Ukraine.
Our source adds that these terrorists have no relation to ISIS.

Everyone has already realized that there is a clearly visible “Ukrainian trace” here and, most likely, the participation of one of the high-ranking Ukrainian military/security officials on the instructions and approval of the country’s top leadership. The purpose of such attacks within the Russian Federation is to sow fear and panic among the masses.

The question remains, what will be the answer?

We confirm the information of our colleagues that the American ambassador warned the Head of the OP Ermak at this meeting that the security situation with them and the entire Ukrainian elite is now under a huge question.

Previously, there were rumors that there was a promise from Putin that he would not destroy the top of the Ukrainian state (Putin promised the Israeli Prime Minister, Turkish President Erdogan, Western leaders and sheikhs that Zelensky would not be “blowed up,” which is why Ze and Ermak traveled so freely everywhere) . Now, no one can guarantee this.

Everyone knows that Putin is a man of his word. Most likely, he has now canceled his “behind the scenes promise.”

That is why the entire Ukrainian elite is now on heartburn. The first targets are most likely the SBU and GUR, but we’ll see who they start with.

We advise ordinary Ukrainians to be careful and take care of themselves. The times are now very difficult and dangerous. Anything can happen.

Regarding the response of Anglosphere countries to the terrorist attack in the Moscow region:

Diplomatic missions of English-speaking countries showed unusual verbosity in conveying their condolences, limiting themselves to very brief messages. In addition, everyone except the United States was also late by several hours in their responses.

▪️ Canada’s Foreign Ministry stated (https://t.me/sex_drugs_kahlo/5416) that it was “horrified by the horrific images coming out of Krasnogorsk,” condemned the “heinous attacks,” and expressed sympathy for the families of the innocent victims.

▪️ The Australian Embassy in Moscow released (https://t.me/AusEmbMoscow/40) a statement offering sincere condolences for the tragic loss of life at Crocus City Hall, emphasizing that terrorism and violence against civilians can never be justified. The message was posted on the department’s Russian-language account on Telegram; however, contrary to usual practice, it was initially in English. It was later translated into Russian. The Australian Foreign Ministry has not yet commented on this issue.

▪️ New Zealand’s Foreign Minister denounced the terrorist attack on a concert hall in Moscow and expressed solidarity with the victims, their families, and the Russian people.

▪️ The British Embassy in Russia condemned the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall near Moscow. Neither the Foreign Office, Foreign Secretary David Cameron, nor Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made any comments on the tragedy on their social media pages.

▪️ Immediately after the incident, the White House acknowledged reports of the shooting in Moscow, described the footage from the scene as “horrifying,” but quickly stated that they found no indications that “Ukraine or Ukrainians were involved in the terrorist attack in Moscow.” Secretary of State Blinken, as the chief foreign policy officer, did not address the incident or offer condolences.

❗️ What is immediately striking?

▪️ English-language media feeds and statements by top officials primarily focused on reports about the illness of Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, which coincided with the start of the shooting at Crocus.

▪️ Subsequently, there was a coordinated effort to push the narrative of the involvement of Islamic State terrorists in the attack in the Moscow region. There have been no specific public statements from official departments on this matter yet. #Great Britain #Russia #USA #terrorist attack
 

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Continuing the discussion about the alleged involvement of the “Islamic State” in the terrorist attack: the fabricated statement was accompanied by a photo showing unidentified individuals standing in front of a black flag, with their faces intentionally concealed.

Let’s reiterate what was mentioned yesterday: since 2017, the influence of IS has significantly waned, and now the group readily claims responsibility for almost any minor incident. Therefore, it’s not surprising that they seek to attribute themselves to any noteworthy event.

Furthermore, as was aptly pointed out previously, (https://t.me/tvjihad/14037) the very planning of a terrorist attack for financial gain, the utilization of weapons from an externally supplied arsenal, and escape to the border with Ukraine is entirely out of character for IS.

📌 Hence, it is highly likely that the true instigator was the West, working through a proxy such as the GUR, who posed as “Islamic State” recruiters and orchestrated the attack.

This task was likely not challenging given the existence (https://t.me/rybar/58460) of an ethno-criminal faction within the country espousing a radical ideology and obtaining citizenship through illicit means.
 

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In the morning, the enemy fired MLRS rockets at Belgorod. Some of the missiles were intercepted by air defense systems, with a total of 11 Vampire MLRS missiles successfully shot down. However, 2 or 3 missiles managed to get through.

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed due to a drone strike in the area, and three others were injured in the same incident. Additionally, casualties were reported during the MLRS shelling, resulting in at least one fatality and several injuries. Several buildings and cars in the streets were damaged as a result. The shelling is widespread across the city squares.

The Russian Armed Forces are currently active in the northern regions of Kharkov and Sumy

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Russian air defense shot down 10 air targets of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over Belgorod, two civilians were wounded – Governor Gladkov

As a result of another senseless shelling of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Russian border region, civilians were injured – a young man had a closed craniocerebral injury and shrapnel wounds of the right shoulder, a girl had a closed craniocerebral injury and shrapnel wounds of the scalp, said the head of the region, Vyacheslav Gladkov. They have now been taken to the hospital.

Also in Belgorod and the region, 15 houses and two cars were damaged as a result of an air attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Earlier, an air raid warning was declared in the city, and later explosions were heard – Russian air defense did not subside, working on targets.

As a result of a massive strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sevastopol, a woman and a child were wounded – Governor Razvozhaev

The governor of Sevastopol reported that by this hour more than 10 missiles had already been shot down – the attack continues, there are arrivals. Ukrainians destroyed an office building with a rocket. As a result of falling fragments, the woman received a shrapnel wound in her arm. Before this, the mayor of the city reported that a child was injured.

Power lines were damaged on some streets and crews were dispatched. Earlier, local Telegram channels reported on the work of air defense.

Samara region, governor:
Tonight, there were UAV attacks (https://t.me/dva_majors/37869) on oil refineries in the region. As a result, a primary oil refining column caught fire at the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery. Fortunately, there are no casualties or injuries. Emergency services and law enforcement agencies are actively working on the scene, and an operational headquarters has been established. At the Novokuybyshevsky Refinery, the attempted attack was successfully repelled with no damage to the technological equipment.
It is evident that the enemy, having suffered losses on the battlefield, is now resorting to desperate measures to disrupt our self-control and unity. However, I am confident that we will respond to this provocation with even greater unity and solidarity.

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Europe has no political will to provide military assistance to Ukraine – CNN on the results of the EU summit

The European Union has the means to fill the gap that has arisen in the absence of military assistance to Ukraine from the United States, but the political will to do so is not yet visible among EU countries, writes CNN journalist Luke McGee.

Asked whether they can fill the gap left by the United States in Ukraine, EU leaders tried to answer this week at a two-day summit in Brussels. The bloc agreed to explore new ways to raise funds for Ukraine, including by raising loans on financial markets and using profits from frozen Russian assets. Thus, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that there is “an openness, at least on our side,” to new ways of financing, and pointedly added that Europe cannot “wait for the United States to make a decision.”

However, at the summit, the leaders of the EU countries refrained from agreeing on any new weapons for Kyiv, despite the repeated assurances of Vladimir Zelensky that this is the problem that is most acute for the Ukrainian Armed Forces now.

McGee emphasizes that of the $85 billion transferred by the European Union to Ukraine, only $5.6 billion was specifically allocated for military assistance. The reason for this is the well-established understanding of the role of the EU during the conflict, which consisted of providing financial assistance and accepting refugees, while it was the United States that dealt with the provision of weapons.

McGee calls not to forget that the EU consists of 27 sovereign states that pursue an independent foreign policy. Some are NATO members, some are not – and are officially neutral. Some are comfortable with buying American weapons and sending them to Ukraine, others are not. Some are geographically close to Russia and fear hostilities will spread to their borders, others are protected by kilometers of land between them and Russia and have enjoyed good economic relations with the country for decades.

While all attention is focused on the terrorist attack in the Moscow region, the Russian army continues to put pressure on the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donbass, each time taking new positions/villages/towns.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost another village near Bakhmut, which became a threat to Chasy Yar, where previously there was a large reserve rear of the Ukrainian army.

All our sources indicate that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be retreating all year, as the Russians are increasing the production of military products that go straight to the front, while the West is cutting back on arms supplies to Kyiv.

Battle for Chasiv Yar: Advance in Krasnoe and Surrounding Areas Situation by 17:00, March 23, 2024

The Russian Armed Forces made significant progress in the Bakhmut region, pushing the enemy out of Ivanovo and securing several strategic points.

Reports of the offensive emerged yesterday, and today the Russian Ministry of Defense declared full control over Ivanovsky, although the clearing of the settlement is still ongoing.

Moving northwards, Russian forces advanced along the O0506 highway, eliminating enemy presence in multiple forested areas and approaching the outskirts of the forest overlooking the Kanal microdistrict, also known as Novoye.

Furthermore, on the northern outskirts of Ivanovsky, the enemy was expelled from a section of the fortified area on Mount Baba on the eastern edge of the Stupki-Golubovskie-2 nature reserve. However, Russian forces either could not or chose not to penetrate deeper into these woodlands.

Fierce battles are ongoing on the western outskirts of Ivanovo, which are closely connected to the Stupki tract, where well-fortified enemy positions on a hill provide views of the settlement’s western outskirts.

To the south, there are reports of Russian Armed Forces advancing, with several forest clearings being captured towards the southeastern outskirts of the Stupki tract.

Additionally, there are reports of progress in the Kleshcheevka area, where Russian forces managed to dislodge the enemy from multiple positions in the Alabaster headquarters region.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Chronicle of a special military operation
for March 23, 2024

Ukrainian formations continue shelling Belgorod and the surrounding area, maintaining a presence in the border areas of the Sumy region . However, there have been no attempts to break through the border yet.

In the Bakhmut direction , Russian forces almost completely drove the enemy out of Ivanovsky , and also advanced towards Chasov Yar .

In the Donetsk direction, heavy fighting continues in Krasnogorovka , and in Avdeevsky – at the Berdychi – Tonenkoye line. Despite enemy counterattacks, the Russian Armed Forces were able to advance in some areas.

In the evening, Ukrainian formations again launched a massive attack on Belgorod , several targets were intercepted by air defense. An even larger blow followed in Crimea . We already know about an injured child and multiple air defense interceptions.

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Russian Forces Completely Captured Ivanivske

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Russian Defence Ministry Report on the Progress of the Special Military Operation (23 March 2024)⚡️

The RF Armed Forces continue the special military operation.

▫️In Kupyansk direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/36934), the Zapad Grouping repulsed 3 enemy attacks near Sinkovka (Kharkov reg), and inflicted fire damage on troops and hardware of the 32nd Mechanised Brigade.

The AFU lost up to 20 troops, 3 MVs, 1 French Caesar SAU, and 1 Grad MLRS.

▫️In Donetsk direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/36935), the Yug Grouping liberated Krasnoye (DPR), and repulsed 4 assault group attacks of the 67th Mechanised Brigade near Bogdanovka (DPR), and struck units of the 42nd Mechanised, 17th Tank, 92nd Assault, 79th Air Assault, 46th, and 81st Airmobile Brigades close to Kleshcheyevka, Kurdyumovka, Paraskoviyevka, Krasnogorovka, Maksimilyanovka (DPR), and Belogorovka (LPR), and improved tactical situation on the frontline.

The enemy lost up to 200 troops, 2 AFVs, 8 MVs, and 1 Grad MLRS.

▫️In Avdeyevka direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/36936), the Tsentr Grouping repulsed 12 counterattacks of the 25th Airborne, 3rd Assault, 24th, and 47th Mechanised Brigades near Novgorodskoye, Semyonovka, Orlovka, Tonenkoye, and Berdychi (DPR), and hit troops and hardware of the 59th Mechanised Infantry, 23rd and 53rd Mechanised Brigades close to Netaylovo, Umanskoye, Ocheretino, and Toretsk (DPR), and captured more favourable positions.  

The AFU lost up to 350 troops, 2 AFVs, and 5 MVs.

Counterbattery warfare, the Russian troops hit 1 Czech DANA, 1 Gvozdika SAUs, 1 D-20 howitzer, and 1 US M119 gun.

▫️In South Donetsk direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/36937), the Vostok Grouping repulsed 1 enemy attack close to Vodyanoye (DPR), and inflicted fire damage on the 58th Mechanised infantry and 72nd Mechanised Brigades close to Urozhaynoye, Makarovka, Ugledar (DPR), and improved situation on the frontline.

The enemy lost up to 65 troops and 3 MVs.

▫️In Kherson direction (https://t.me/mod_russia/36938), the Dnepr Grouping hit troop and hardware of the 128th, 65th Mechanised and 35th Marines Brigades near Rabotino (Zaporozhye reg), Tokarevka (Kherson reg).

The AFU lost up to 40 troops, 5 pickups, and 2 US M777 howitzers.

▫️The Russian Grouping’s Operational-Tactical Aviation, UAVs, Missile Troops, and Artillery engaged 2 S-300 SAMs, 1 P-18 radar, 1 illumination and surveillance radar, 1 temporary deployment area of foreign mercs, and troops and hardware in 149 areas.

Air defences shot down 171 UAVs, 29 US HIMARS and Czech Vampire MLRS shells.
 
📊 In total, 577 aircraft, 270 helicopters, 16,736 UAVs, 489 SAMs, 15,576 tanks and other AFVs, 1,254 MLRS vehicles, 8,497 guns and mortars, and 20,101 special military vehicles have been destroyed during the SMO.

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