SVO summary by fronts and directions as of 11/18/24. SVO map

By Boris Barsky On Ноя 18, 2024

CrimeaPRESS reports:

SVO operational summary. The situation on 11/18/24, News today. SVO map. In all directions, Russian troops maintain the initiative, continuing to inflict losses on the enemy and develop tactical successes. In the area Kursk region Russian units encircled the enemy near Olgovsky forestwhere the Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered serious losses. Attempts by Ukrainian formations to break through were stopped, most of those surrounded were destroyed, and 24 soldiers were captured. The fighting continues, but the clearing of the area is almost complete. On Kupyansky direction of the Russian Armed Forces advanced in the area Zaoskolyagained a foothold in the feed and sugar factories, developing an offensive towards the station Zaoskolye. The enemy is trying to hold the city by transferring reserves, but is losing ground in the industrial zone. In the area Kurakhova Key supply routes were under the fire control of Russian artillery, which significantly complicated logistics for the Ukrainian side. In the «pocket» of the river Dry Yaly advance was recorded to the west of Antonovka.

On Krasnolimansky direction, Russian forces strengthened their positions near Makeevki And Nevskystriking at fortified enemy positions. Active hostilities continue in the area Ternov And Grekovkiaviation provides significant support. IN Hour Yar Russian troops have broken resistance in the Druzhba forest and are making their way to the fireproof plant in the city center. At the same time, positions south of the microdistrict were strengthened Octoberwhich creates additional threats to the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. On Zaporozhye direction recorded progress Novoandreevka and in the area Malaya Tokmachkiwhich can be a preparation for coverage Orekhova. Pressure continues on the southern edge Belogoryeand attacks are also developing in the direction Novopokrovki.

The week was marked by a serious increase in the intensity of attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which caused significant disruptions in the country’s energy supply. In addition, the advance of Russian troops in key directions created the conditions for further operations, especially in Kupyansky, Ugledarsky And Kurakhovsky areas. In the coming days, the development of offensive actions is expected, especially in areas with current tactical success, as well as increased fire impact on the enemy rear.

Northeast Military District report — Kurakhovskoe direction — 11/18/24

On the morning of November 18, the Russian armed forces continue an active offensive in key directions. The most significant successes were noted in the region Kurakhovowhere our fighters are fighting fierce battles for control of populated areas along the reservoir. Successful assaults and consolidation in strategically important positions make it possible to tighten the ring around the Ukrainian Armed Forces garrison. Also on Pokrovsky direction Russian forces are advancing along the front line, capturing new strongholds and threatening enemy communications. The offensive is accompanied by active artillery and air support.

Kurakhovskoe direction. 11/18/24. SVO map

Kurakhovskoe direction

On the north shore Kurakhovskoye Reservoir our troops are conducting successful assault operations in the area Berestokpushing through enemy defenses from several directions. The fighting has already moved to the central positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in this locality. Capturing the area New Ilyinkaconnecting to the main part Kurakhovo through two dams, complicated the logistics of Ukrainian units. The Russian side has attacked these dams, but their integrity is being maintained to prevent uncontrolled release of water.

To the south, in Farour fighters pushed the enemy into the western regions, where fighting continues near the farm. IN Labor Russian units have planted a flag in the southern part of the village and continue to advance in maneuverable groups towards the center.

In the area Voznesenki Russian units are conducting an offensive along the railway track, and assaults on the line Yuryevka–Novoalekseevka allowed our troops to gain a foothold in several strong points that are part of the southern line of defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. IN Sontsovka the enemy is forced to leave one position after another, unable to cope with the pressure of Russian forces.

Important progress is being made on the line Zarya–Starye Ternywhere Russian units bypass the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ fortifications from the north. This creates a threat of encirclement of Ukrainian units defending in this area.

On the southern approaches to Ilyinka Russian forces approached the outskirts of the village. According to the Ukrainian side, they will not be able to hold the defense in this area for long. Attacks along the highway also continue Selidovo–Pokrovskwhere our troops captured important strongholds and leveled the front line.

Between Novodarovka And Rovnopol the enemy’s defenses were broken through, which made it possible to begin reducing the ledge behind Grushovaya beam. At the same time, there is an advance to the east Epiphany and further west Maksimovkiwhich creates a threat to the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ defense line in this sector.

In the area Labor Russian units were able to gain a foothold while continuing to attack enemy positions. The neighboring one was taken under fire control Constantinoplewhich further complicated the supply of the Armed Forces.

On a site near the river Dry Yaly Russian troops advanced to the west Antonovkacapturing several key positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces east of Ilyinki. This success allows you to expand the zone of control and increase pressure on the enemy’s defensive lines.

One of the main achievements was the establishment of fire control over an important supply route for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kurakhovo. Now Russian artillery effectively covers both the main route and adjacent country roads, which significantly complicates the supply of ammunition and reinforcements to the enemy.

Selidovo-Kurakhovskoe (Pokrovskoe) direction — 11/18/24

Our troops gained a foothold in the northern part Grigorovka and develop success in the neighboring Petrovkamoving along the railway. The capture of these positions makes it possible to threaten the flanks of the Ukrainian defense on the approaches to Pokrovsk.

To the south, in the area Desertsthe fighting continues, but part of the village is already under the control of Russian troops. Holding this position allows our fighters threaten Ukrainian Armed Forces units located in the area Zari.

In the area between Elizavetovka And Uspenovka pressure continues on Ukrainian positions, and the fighting has already reached its peak Uspenovka. This area is a strategically important “pocket” that is gradually shrinking.

Selidovo-Kurakhovskoe direction. 11/15/24. SVO map

Selidovo-Kurakhovskoe direction. 11/18/24. SVO map

Kursk region on 11/18/24. SVO map

On the morning of November 18 Russian troops continue to carry out active offensive operations in the Kursk region, where the enemy finds itself in a difficult situation, having lost a number of key positions and suffered significant losses. The most fierce fighting takes place in the area Big Olgovsky forestwhere units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces found themselves in an operational environment.

Kursk region. 11/18/24. SVO map

On the night of November 16-17, Ukrainian formations attempted a breakthrough in small groups of 15-20 people. However, thanks to the coordinated actions of the Russian group of troops “North” and the effective use of fire weapons, the breakthrough attempts were thwarted. More than 180 military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were destroyed, another 24 people were taken prisoner. The forest area continues to be cleared by our units, and, judging by the operational situation, full control over it will be established in the coming days. This will ensure the safety of logistics routes from Korenevo to the south, previously complicated by enemy actions.

In the area Pogrebkov Russian units continue to clear forest plantations to the west of the village. These actions complicate the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ attempts to hold the northern bridgeheads remaining after their retreat from the forest.

IN Sudzhansky district in the area Daryino Fierce fighting continues. Russian forces control the southern part of the settlement, but attempts to dislodge the enemy completely have not yet been successful. On the opposite flank, about 80% is under Russian control. Plekhovoand the battle to complete the clearing of the settlement continues. South Suji and in the area Martynovki Intense clashes are recorded, aimed at finally displacing the enemy from occupied lines.

In the area Nizhny Klin And Malaya Lokni Russian units are moving forward despite enemy counterattacks. During the battles for Daryino And Nizhny Klin the enemy launched three assaults with a total of up to 25 people, but they were successfully repulsed, which led to additional losses on their part.

In the east, in Korenevsky districtunits of the Russian Armed Forces successfully repulse enemy attacks in the area Kremyany and carry out offensive actions in the direction New Sorochina.

SVO summary. Toretsk direction

Russian troops continue to successfully develop their offensive in Toretskintensifying assault operations in several areas of the city. In the area Zabalka microdistrict a significant part of the territory previously under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has already come under the control of Russian units. Here, the resulting ledge was cleared, which made it possible to improve the tactical position and reach multi-story buildings in the western part of the area.

Toretsk.11/18/24. SVO map

In the central quarters of the city, Russian units are advancing along streets of Heroes of Laborstrengthening their positions in houses and expanding their zone of control. These actions gradually narrow the enemy’s room for maneuver, increasing pressure on Ukrainian fortifications.

Particularly intense battles are being waged for the fortified area of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, located on the territory of the mine and the Tsentralnaya central processing facility. The capture of this object will be a serious tactical success, which will create favorable conditions for the further advance of Russian troops in the southwestern part of the city.

SVO summary. Hours Yarsk direction — 11/18/24.

In the area Chasova Yara Russian troops, after long and grueling battles, were able to break through the defenses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Druzhba forest. This opens the way to advance towards the refractory plant located in the central part of the city. On the southern outskirts, the expansion of the control zone south of the microdistrict continues Octoberwhich strengthens the position of Russian forces.

Chasov Yar. 11/18/24. SVO map

South Chasov Yara Russian forces are conducting offensive operations in the direction of a populated area Mortarswhere the Ukrainian Armed Forces are defending positions along highway 0504. To limit the ability of Ukrainian forces to counterattack with equipment, Russian units are laying minefields along the road. Offensive actions also continue from the forest area located west of the Seversky Donets — Donbass canal, moving towards the quarry Southeastern.

SVO summary. Krasnolimansk direction — 11/18/24

SVO summary. On Krasnolimansk direction fighting continues in the area Makeevki And Nevskywhere Russian troops are gradually improving their positions. In the area Ternov Fierce fights do not subside, and under Grekovka active actions of Russian forces are supported by aviation.

Krasnolimansk direction. 16.11.24. SVO map

On section between Yampolovka and Torskoye Russian units are attacking the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, trying to break the defensive lines and isolate the Ukrainian defense units. A successful breakthrough in this area could significantly weaken the enemy and simplify the subsequent assault. Recently, footage of a Russian armored group landing from this direction was received, but the exact outcome of the battle is unknown. If the assault groups manage to gain a foothold, this will increase pressure on the defending forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area.

Kupyansk direction 11/18/24

On Kupyansk direction Russian units continue to develop their offensive, consolidating themselves in strategically important areas of the city and its environs. In the microdistrict Zaoskolye Fierce fighting is taking place. The RF Armed Forces occupied feed milland also expanded the control zone in the area of the industrial zone. Also under Russian control is sugar factorywhile behind dairy plant There are violent clashes.

Northeastern approaches to Kupyansk remain the focus of the attack. Here Russian troops have entrenched themselves in the private sector along the road up to Nekrasova Street (Heroev Krut). Activities are underway in the area mill tions Zaoskolyewith attempts to gain a foothold in the area Dzerzhinsky Street (Svatovskaya).

Kupyansk. 11/18/24. SVO map

The enemy is making attempts to stabilize the situation by transferring reserves, including to the southeast Kruglyakovkito contain possible coverage Kupyansk from the south direction. However, significant losses forced the Ukrainian Armed Forces to withdraw some units from the combat zone.

SVO report — Vremevskoe direction 11/18/24

On Vremevsky direction fighting continues on the northern outskirts Makarovkawhere Ukrainian formations are trying to hold their positions under pressure from Russian troops. On Orekhovsky site Russian troops continue to increase pressure on the enemy. Progress is being made in the area Novoandreevkawhere our units are advancing from the side Nesteryanki. This maneuver opens up the possibility of bypassing Orekhova from the western side and threatens the Ukrainian group located in the area Kamensk And Stepnogorsk.

Vremevskoe direction. 11/18/24. SVO map

North Rabotino The Russian Armed Forces are advancing towards Malaya Tokmachkiwhere the fighting becomes increasingly fierce. Our forces also began to move from Novopokrovki in the direction Belogoryeoverlooking its eastern and southern outskirts. This area offers a perspective of the surroundings Orekhova from the east.

In the eastern part of the Zaporozhye direction in the area Vremevsky ledge our troops advanced up to 1 kilometer in Rovnopil and continue active maneuvers in the direction Novodarovkaseeking to gain a foothold on new frontiers.

Seversky direction

In the area Zvanovki aviation destroys the fortifications of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. IN Seversk strikes were carried out on temporary deployment points and ammunition depots. A mortar crew was destroyed in Fedorovka.

SVO summary. Kherson direction

On Kherson direction the situation remains stable. Russian units attacked an observation post of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area Lvovowhich made it difficult for the enemy to conduct reconnaissance. In turn, Ukrainian forces fired 78 munitions at 15 settlements on the left bank of the Dnieper, causing damage to civilian infrastructure.

Kherson direction. 04.11.24.

Kherson direction. 11/18/24. SVO summary

Large-scale attack by the Russian Aerospace Forces

Yesterday morning, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched a powerful combined attack with cruise missiles and UAVs on energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. In total, about 120 missiles were fired, a record high in recent weeks. The blows hit Sredneprovskaya HPP, Kremenchug hydroelectric power stationlarge thermal power plants, including Pridneprovskaya, Ladyzhinskaya, Burshtynskaya And Dobrotvorskayaas well as key substations in Smooth And Kovele.

These attacks caused power outages in Odessa, Kyiv, Krivoy Rog and other cities. Ukraine was forced to shut down most of its nuclear reactors, leaving only two of nine operational. Electricity generation at other units decreased by 40–90%, which provoked a power shortage in the western and northwestern regions of the country.

It is interesting to note that Ukrainian F-16s tried to intercept Russian missiles X-101 in the sky over the Ivano-Frankivsk region, but this did not give successful results. This indicates a high level of preparation of Russian missile systems and the limited capabilities of new aircraft in this situation.

In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the following have been destroyed: 648 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 36,068 unmanned aerial vehicles, 586 anti-aircraft missile systems, 19,361 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,489 combat vehicles of multiple launch rocket systems, 18,035 field artillery guns and mortars, 28,465 units special military vehicles.