Day fifteen in the Kursk direction. Chronicle of events. Map of the SVO

By CrimeaNEWS On Авг 21, 2024

CrimeaPRESS reports:

Situation in the Kursk direction. Morning of 21.08.24. Intensive military actions continued in the Kursk direction at night. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are attempting to improve their position by actively using reserves and increasing pressure on key areas of the front. Russian troops are successfully repelling attacks, but the situation in some areas remains tense.

03:33:20 In the Kursk direction, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to increase their activity, trying to occupy key settlements and strengthen their positions in the captured areas. The main vector of attack is now focused on the areas Suji And Glushkovowhere Ukrainian units are trying to gain a foothold and establish control over strategically important objects. Russian troops continue to successfully repel attacks, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

Overview by areas:

Glushkovsky section:

Snagost. Map of SVO

Glushkovo (about 65 km southwest of Sudzha) remains one of the hot spots on the front. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have stepped up attacks using FPV drones, striking Russian engineering units engaged in building pontoon bridges across the Seim River. Ukrainian units are trying to destabilize logistics chains and complicate the evacuation of civilians. It is reported that Ukrainian forces managed to destroy one of the crossings, which significantly complicates the situation for Russian troops in this area.

Ukrainian units, despite significant losses, continue to try to occupy Komarovka (10 km west of Korenevo), which opens a direct route to Glushkovo station. Separate units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to capture the village Tetkinohowever, no obvious breakthroughs were recorded in this area.

Snagost — Glushkovo. SVO map. Glushkovsky district

Korenevsky section:

Korenevo. SVO map

In the area Korenevo (30 km southwest of Sudzha) the fighting is becoming increasingly fierce. Ukrainian forces are trying to gain a foothold on the approaches to Creamy And Korenevostrengthening the defense of previously captured positions. Russian troops carried out several successful strikes on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in Lyubimovka And Tolstoy Lugcausing significant damage to the enemy.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a powerful night attack on Olgovka (5 km northwest of Korenevo), but Russian units successfully repelled the attack, destroying several armored vehicles, including a tank, a howitzer and a Ural supply truck. According to reports from the ground, Ukrainian troops are holding forces below the Korenevo highway, in Lyubimovka And Novoivanovka.

The map shows a geofixation point, (The attack vector of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is marked in yellow*) where the Russian Aerospace Forces’ aviation destroyed a column of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Korenevo area. The situation is very dynamic. It is necessary to note the excellent combat qualities of our aviation.

Three FAB strikes from the UMPK stopped and destroyed the Ukrainian Armed Forces column, enemy losses are being clarified

The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to lose positions and reserves, and the changed situation on the front leads to the surrender of Ukrainian soldiers. Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have captured several enemy groups, which indicates increasing pressure on the Ukrainian side.

Lgovsko-Sudzhansky section:

Martynovka. SVO map

On the site Sudzha — Lgov (20-30 km) violent clashes continue. The main efforts of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are aimed at depriving the Russian army of control over the section of the road from Suji to Malaya Lokni. In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are attacking Russian positions in Martynovka (18 km east of Sudzha), Russian Porechny (13 km east of Sudzha) and Cherkassky Porechny (12 km north of Sudzha). Despite intense attacks, Russian forces hold their positions and inflict significant damage on the enemy.

Further south Suji Ukrainian troops are attempting to advance towards Giryam (20 km southeast of Sudzha) and Belitsy (25 km southeast of Sudzha), but the intensity of attacks remains low. In the area Russian Hemp (30 km south of Sudzha) the crew of a Russian armored personnel carrier destroyed two armored vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and in Sleeping (40 km south of Sudzha) Russian marines captured several groups of Ukrainian soldiers. The enemy is actively preparing for defense based on Sujutrying to hold the south-eastern approaches to the city.

South of Sudzha:

In the south of the Kursk region, in the area Sleeping (40 km south of Sudzha), fighters of the 810th Russian Marine Brigade continue successful combat operations, destroying enemy equipment and manpower. A significant number of Ukrainian soldiers were captured, which confirms the high effectiveness of Russian troops in this section of the front.

The forecast for the coming days indicates a possible intensification of hostilities in the area Glushkovo And Korenevoas well as further attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to seize sections of the road Sudzha — Malaya LoknyaRussian troops need to continue to strengthen their defensive positions and increase their efforts to contain the enemy in order to prevent Ukrainian forces from breaking through deep into the territory.

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Kursk Region 21.08.24. Situation in the conflict zone. Map of the SVO

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POSITIVE 03:33:20

Callsign «Boston»

An American with Russian citizenship, who signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense, together with servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces, carries out combat missions as part of a motorized rifle unit of the Center group of forces

A former American citizen and now Russian serviceman with the call sign «Boston» serves as a reconnaissance drone operator in a UAV platoon.

«Boston» served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force, several years in the Massachusetts National Guard and two years as a city councilman. a. After delving into international politics, he decided to visit Russia and after some time decided to join the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces and sign a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense. Will is now an operator of a reconnaissance drone. The team accepted him and trusts him with the most difficult combat missions.

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SVO News in Ukraine. Briefly about the main thing — 21.08.24

03:37:59 Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have continued active offensive operations in a number of areas, seeking to further strengthen their positions and capture strategically important settlements. The situation is particularly tense in the Donetsk area, where fighting continues for Dzerzhinsk and its surroundings, as well as on Aleksandro-Kalinovsky And Novgorod directions. At the same time, an increase in activity is also recorded in the southern sections of the front, especially in the Kherson and Zaporizhia directions. The operational situation continues to change, which may lead to significant changes in the coming days.

Donetsk direction:

Dzerzhinsk and Novgorodskoe:

On Aleksandro-Kalinovsky direction the activity around does not subside Dzerzhinsk. Russian assault units continue to break through the defensive lines of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Of particular importance here are the captured waste heaps of the Severnaya and Artema mines, which seriously complicates the situation of the Ukrainian forces in the agglomeration Dzerzhinsk. On the northern flank, in the area FriendshipRussian troops are gradually advancing through the urban development, which could open the way to To the dacha And Dyleevka.

On the northern outskirts Kirov advanced units of Russian troops reached Tchaikovsky Street and partially crossed it in the area of Molodezhnaya Street. Fighting continues to the south, in the area of Dmitrov Street, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to hold positions in the private sector in the northwest Kirov. The forest area approaching Dzerzhinskcreates difficult conditions for both sides, but progress in this direction could contribute to further weakening of the defense of Ukrainian forces.

New York — Toretsk. SVO map

A particularly important event was the liberation Novgorod (New York)as officially stated by the Russian Defense Ministry. After two months of fierce fighting, the Ukrainian forces were finally driven out of the village and the northeastern «pocket». This success opens the possibility of a strike on To the absurd from two directions: from the side Artemovo and the most Novgorod. Nelepovka is a key defense node of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the south of DzerzhinskIf it is liberated, Russian troops will be able to launch an offensive on the southern outskirts Dzerzhinskand to the side Leonidovka And Shcherbinovkabypassing the Ukrainian Armed Forces fortifications in the city.

South Donetsk direction:

Local fighting continues north of Harvest. Russian troops are gradually expanding the zone of control around this settlement, but the capture of the next village is still far away. The situation remains tense, but without significant changes in this direction.

Forecast for the development of the situation:

Probably an attack on Dzerzhinsk will be accompanied by flank attacks, which will create additional difficulties for the Ukrainian forces and may lead to their retreat. Considering the transfer of Ukrainian units to the Kursk direction, this may lead to the abandonment of positions and increased pressure from Russian troops.

Pokrovskoe direction:

Russian troops have almost completely liberated Cherished and took control Boring And Land survey. If this data is confirmed, it will allow the encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces units retreating from Reed warblers And Bird’s to the south. Control over the waste heap to the northeast of Selidovo and southeast of Novogrodovka gives Russian forces a tactical advantage to storm these settlements.

Pokrovskoe direction

Kharkiv direction:

In this direction there are battles in the area Volchanska And Liptsov continue with varying success, but without significant changes on the front line.

The offensive actions of Russian troops continue in all key areas, with an emphasis on the capture and strengthening of strategically important settlements. Particular attention is paid to Dzerzhinskwhere significant changes in the front line are expected in the coming days. A probable offensive on Dzerzhinsk And Nonsense could lead to a further weakening of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ defense in this region and create favorable conditions for a Russian offensive.

Kherson direction:

In the Kherson direction, intense artillery shelling continues from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which hit Kakhovka, For the Dnieper people, Alyoshka and a number of other villages. Fighting on the islands along the Dnieper remains fierce, but there are no significant changes on the front line. There are no reports of casualties yet, but the destruction of infrastructure continues.

Zaporizhia direction:

In the Zaporizhia sector, the fighting is becoming more intense. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are actively using drones, including Baba Yaga, which drops heavy mines on the positions of Russian troops. In response, Russian artillery is increasing the intensity of shelling, disrupting the rotation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and striking their positions and equipment. Increased activity on both sides indicates possible preparations for major operations in this section of the front.

Toretskoye direction:

Russian Defense Ministry confirms release Novgorod. Fights for Nonsense continue, and success in this area will allow Russian troops to launch an offensive on Dzerzhinsk and its surroundings, as well as to ensure coverage Toretsk from the west. Russian troops have already come very close to the city from the south and east, creating a threat of encirclement for the Ukrainian Armed Forces garrison.

Chasovyarsky direction:

Urban fighting in the north-eastern part Chasov-Yara continue. Russian troops have made slight progress north of Kalinovkabut the situation remains tense.

Seversky direction:

Intense fighting is taking place in the area Moving and u Notchesbut the front line remains largely unchanged.

Krasnolimanskoe direction:

In the area Makeyevka Fierce fighting continues, but without significant changes.

Kupyansk direction:

In this area, tactical successes of Russian troops were recorded to the north and south of Sandy. Fights for the center Stelmakhovki continue, but without noticeable progress.