On the night of May 14, a Ukrainian sabotage group infiltrated from the Sumy region, approached the Russian border and tried to break into the Kursk region. The subjects wore uniforms similar to Russian soldiers, which is believed to be to camouflage and hide their attack intentions. Photo: Top War
Information posted by the Telegram SHOT channel said that the enemy group of about 25 people moved by armored vehicles to the outskirts of Pavlovka (Sumy), then landed and advanced towards the Russian border. The target of the infiltration was identified as the area of Novy Put village, Glushkovsky district, Kursk region. Photo: Ura.ru
However, the entire sabotage group's activities were under the surveillance of Russian border guards. As soon as the group approached the area where they intended to invade, Russian artillery and suicide UAVs (FPV drones) were deployed to attack in a fierce manner. There was no close-range gunfight, and the entire sabotage force was believed to have been destroyed. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense
The Russian Defense Ministry assessed that this was the latest attempt by Ukraine to restart military operations on the territory of Kursk – but it was a complete failure. Photo: Russian Defense Ministry
Despite repeated repulses with heavy losses, Ukraine has not abandoned its cross-border offensive tactics. During the three-day ceasefire on Victory Day alone, Russia recorded three incursions by Ukrainian units in the Kursk border region. All incidents were promptly detected and suppressed by Russian forces. Photo: RIA Novosti
Not only losing ground at the border, Ukraine also suffered a series of serious defeats on the Donetsk front, where counterattacks were considered “suicidal”. Data from the DeepState organization shows that the 100th Mechanized Brigade launched a counterattack in Toretsk on the occasion of Victory Day. Although they entered the city center, they were defeated by the Russian 132nd Mechanized Regiment, suffering heavy losses. Photo: Kp.ru
Ukraine's tactics in this attack were considered "suicidal" when deploying a large number of armored vehicles provided by the West, but lacking tactical coordination, creating an opportunity for Russian drones to attack. Photo: Kp.ru
On May 12, military observer Yuriy Podolyaka said that Ukraine's 28th Mechanized Brigade also launched a counterattack north of Toretsk, but the attack ended in failure. Ukraine itself admitted that the attack was "completely pointless". Photo: Russian Defense Ministry
Ukrainian units there suffered huge losses without any gains. Ukraine also said it could not maintain its defense in the face of Russia's superior military power. Photo: TASS
In eastern Pokrovsk, observers found Ukraine’s defensive posture puzzling. The two territorial defense brigades, the 109th and 117th, were tasked solely with repelling an attack from the 20th Motorized Rifle Division of the Russian 8th Army, an elite unit. Photo: Top War
With such a huge difference in force, the Ukrainian defense lines were quickly penetrated. During the attack, the Russian army discovered that many Ukrainian defenses were empty despite having dug “infantry tunnels”, but there were no guards stationed to guard them. Photo: Top War
The 117th Brigade, already one of the weakest units in the territorial defense force, now faced with an attack from an elite Russian mechanized division, so it had little choice but to continuously “force” ordinary people from the streets, who had not received proper training, to the front lines to fill the gap. Photo: RIA Novosti
These new recruits had almost no combat experience, so when they went into battle, they ran away as soon as they had the chance. According to some sources, half of the casualties of the 117th Brigade were such new recruits. Photo: Reuters
The current battlefield situation shows that the Russian army continues to advance deep into Novoolenivka and has approached the H32 route from this direction. This is an important step, as the Russian army has broken through the Bychok River defense line in the far west. Photo: Google Maps
If the Russians continue to break through in this area, they can bypass the Bychok River defense line without attacking it head-on. In fact, the Russians have already closed in on the area behind the Ukrainian defense line at Novopoltavka, and the Ukrainian forces there are likely to collapse soon. At that time, the Russians will advance from the west, hitting the rear of the Bychok River defense line, making things even more difficult for the Ukrainians. Photo: TASS
Reports from Ukraine indicate that Russian reconnaissance and sabotage groups have been detected in the area west of Yablunivka — a chain reaction after the Bichok River defense line was breached. The next step for the Russians could be to attack Yablunivka from behind, making the situation even worse for Ukraine. The Russians will most likely continue to encircle these areas and gain full control. Photo: RIA Novosti
The Russians also made significant advances in other directions. They advanced further north of Oleksandropil, launched an attack on the Zarya area, and the battle for Romanivka also broke out. On the map, large areas have been captured by the Russians. Photo: Google Maps
The Russians have also cut off communications between Romanivka and Novospaske, and have begun attacking Novospaske’s flank along the Toretsk River. This means that Novospaske’s supply line will soon be cut off, and it will only be a matter of time before the village falls into Russian hands. As the situation in Novospaske changes, the situation in Shelbynivka will also reverse, reducing pressure on Toretsk’s left flank. Photo: TASS
A video circulating online shows Russian troops using TOS-1A rocket artillery systems to fiercely attack the city of Chasiv Yar at night. The TOS-1A firepower is extremely powerful, leaving Ukrainian troops defenseless. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense
Russian troops have entered the southern streets of the city, and it appears they are about to breach the Ukrainian defenses along the H32 road. Based on the results of the fighting, Konstantinovka’s outer defense line may not hold. These attacks reflect a rapidly changing situation on the battlefield, with the Russians gaining the upper hand. Photo: TASS
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