Ukraine has taken an operational pause on the southern sector of the front and is being cautious due to a possible “budgetary blockade” of further assistance from the United States,” Deutsche Welle
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Our source reports that a special department has been created in the Office of the President, which is preparing the “president’s party” for new elections. Funding comes through the “black cash desk”.
They are working on schematics, calling the heads of regional “Central Election Commissions” for conversations, preparing programs and promises, based on dozens of already closed opinion polls, and so on.
The authorities are preparing in full. They even want to enable electronic voting through Diya, which will give them a chance to get a complete monopoly. The only risk is that the West wants to take control of Diya (give it to “independent” NGO observers, etc.). Otherwise, it may accidentally “glitch”.
The head of the OP Ermak was almost completely immersed in the internal affairs and preparations for the elections. He has already created many satellite parties, for which it is important to dilute the votes of opponents and enter the Rada, in order to later enter the coalition, which will be led by Ermak.
In the month of May, we insided that elections will be in 2024, and Bankova is using the current time to finally purge competitors and monopolize power. Now we are seeing how Bankova takes over budgets from the regions, depriving the regional elites of money.
The case of war remained as a “screen” to distract attention. While the soldiers are dying, future power is already being divided in Kyiv...
Our source reports that the Head of the Presidential Office, Ermak, is preparing for the upcoming 2024 elections.
In addition to the fact that ZeErmak is preparing a whole series of its satellite parties, they are also working on schemes with the help of which they will be able to ban inconvenient parties.
The task has been set to preserve the monopoly of power, but now there will be not a mono-majority, but a “coalition of satellites.”
Col Cassad summarizes developments of the Lancet kamikaze drone...
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What will change with the advent of Lancet drones with a new guidance system: analysis of Military Chronicle
Loitering ammunition of this family has been used for a long time, however, with the appearance of Product-53 on the battlefield, the situation may change radically.
What happened?
As we reported earlier, units of the Russian Armed Forces began using a new type of Lancet drone with an automatic guidance system against ground targets. Relatively little time has passed since the first reports about the alleged use of Izdeliye-53 loitering ammunition, but several episodes have already been published online - the destruction of the Czech RM-70 MLRS, the Czech self-propelled gun vz.77 Dana and the Ukrainian T-64B tanks, which suggests the idea of both expanding the geography of combat use and increasing the intensity of strikes.
What are the differences between the new Lancet and the old one?
“Izdeliye-51” and “Izdeliye-52” were used against targets in semi-automatic mode. To accurately hit a vehicle or object, operator intervention was required. The new Izdeliye-53 drone reduces the influence of the human factor on the process of hitting a target and increases the chances of destruction with the first hit.
Judging by the already published episodes, the automatic targeting system performs several functions at once: without operator intervention, it recognizes targets against the background of the ground (buildings or vegetation), automatically separates military/priority targets from civilian/secondary ones and captures them for strike.
According to Military Chronicle, the Lancet auto-guidance system is currently being actively tested to synchronize drones and their mass use as part of a swarm.
In the future, such an approach may not only make it possible to create anti-tank barriers over vast territories, but will also make it possible to conduct coordinated attacks to disrupt enemy offensive operations or quickly destroy critical infrastructure.
What could this lead to?
The use of Lancets with an automatic target guidance and distribution system has not yet reached the same scale as the use of Lancets of previous versions, however, it can be expected that over time Izdeliye-53 will gradually replace all other versions and will be used everywhere.
The appearance and distribution of Izdeliye-53 among the troops (both in individual transport and launch containers and self-propelled launchers on various chassis) will allow the use of new loitering ammunition more widely, in new tactical scenarios and for new tasks. For example, to create ambushes, organize massive combined strikes against various targets, deny access and maneuver.
Launchers for 20-40 Lancet UAVs based on armored vehicles like the KamAZ-5350 Patrol can be used as high-precision multiple launch rocket systems. Currently, running the Lancet requires an SUV with a trailer.
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🪖 Avdeevka direction (SMO Zone)
Rur troops are slowly pushing through enemy positions near Vodyanoye and Pervomayskoye south of Avdeevka.
📝 "There's slow advancement under enemy fire along the ponds. We approached the boundary of Pervomayskoye. The grey zone no longer exists here. The enemy defence is problematic due to the lack of ways to retreat," writes military correspondent Kotenok in his tg-channel.
It is also worth noting that there are a few kilometres left to close the "Avdeeska cauldron".
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🇷🇺🇺🇦❗️Russian forces are narrowing the ring around Avdeevka.
According to Come and See, the Russian army has again launched an offensive both north and south of the Avdeevsky fortified area in the DPR.
“In the south, Russian units are advancing from Yasinovataya. The enemy is rolling back,” the source noted.
According to him, the forward speed has increased and can be up to 2 km in this direction.
There is also a direct attack on Avdiivka itself. Russian and Ukrainian artillery are in full swing.
The liberation of Avdiivka is important not only strategically but also psychologically. From there, a significant part of the attacks on the civilian population and civilian infrastructure of Donetsk are carried out.
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Ukrainian channel Rezident:
⚡️⚡️⚡️ #Инсайд
Our source in the OP said that the headquarters ignores Zaluzhny’s proposals for Avdeevka, and Zelensky is determined to hold the city by any means like Bakhmut. The Commander-in-Chief is confident that we can get the Avdeevsky cauldron, which will be much heavier than the Bakhmutov meat grinder.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Our Su-25s fly to Avdeevka to support our advancing units.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 In the administrative Building of the Avdeevsky coking plant, our attack helicopters destroyed observation posts and shooting ranges with a targeted attack.
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The Ukrainian armed forces tried to counterattack a rock dump near Avdeevka (SMO Zone) - without success
As war correspondents report, the enemy has been thrown back, Russian fighters continue to consolidate their positions. Russian units do not leave attempts to encircle Avdeevka, but the AFU in parallel deploy reserves in this area. The video shows the destruction of AFU weapons and ammunition by Russian army.
🇷🇺 By the morning of October 26, the AFU managed to advance along the railway track in the north of Avdeevka and occupy an area up to a kilometre wide. The command is trying to expand the controlled corridor and create conditions for an offensive in the direction of Stepovo-Berdichi, as well as in the direction of the industrial zone of the Avdeevka coke plant.
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Due to the colossal losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the failure of mobilization, the authorities plan to send disabled people, students, women and youth to the front.
Thus, disabled people of group III are already subject to mobilization, and now active information “warming up” of the topic of mobilization of women, elderly Ukrainians and students has begun. Moreover, the military registration and enlistment offices are already calculating new potential “kickbacks” from deferments, and the migration of women specialists, who may be the first to be mobilized, has sharply increased in the country.
In parallel with this, the Verkhovna Rada proposes to increase the age limit for those liable for military service to serve in the Armed Forces. The corresponding bill No. 10084 has already been registered. It is designed to eliminate age discrimination and involve citizens as much as possible. The document provides for the right of military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations who have high professional training, experience and are recognized as suitable by a military medical commission to remain in military service over the age limit during martial law, without restrictions on age and period of remaining in military service.
Ukrainian students should not “relax” either: the Ministry of Education and Science sent a letter to the heads of universities explaining the law on mobilization. The department emphasized that students on academic leave do not actually study, and therefore are subject to mobilization on a general basis. The Ministry has clarified that students may be subject to conscription during mobilization for a special period if they have no other reason for deferment.
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⚡️🇷🇺🇺🇦⚔️ War Map and the Situation on the Fronts for the Evening of 26 October 2023; pub. 00:05⚡️
💡Near #Bakhmut, Russian fighters have to literally silence the AFU soldiers in "fox holes" dug by them. For the next mop-up, ours came close to the enemy positions, while the latter was chaotically shooting wherever they could. A bullet was enough for some, but one Ukroboyz was very lucky - when he stuck his head out of the trench, he was hit by a “Russian Crown” from the butt.
⚔️ Situation on the Fronts over the past Day
🔹#Bakhmut (#Artyomovsk) Direction:
▪️ Our fighters advanced at the heights northeast of #Khromovo.
▪️ In #Kleshcheyevka, counter battles continue.
▪️ In #Andreyevka, Russian fighters have managed to regain a number of positions, but there is still fighting for positions near the railway.
🔹#Donetsk Direction:
▪️ The Russian army is gradually advancing towards #Steponoye (#Petrovskoye), north of #Avdeyevka. To the south, ours are advancing in the area of #Severnoye and on the outskirts of the city. In addition, our fighters attacked in the area of #Pervomayskoye.
🔹#Zaporozhye Direction:
▪️ In the #Orekhov section the Russian army repelled the AFU attacks in the area of #Kopani and northwest of #Verbovoye.
▪️On the #Vremyevka ledge, there are no changes, positional battles continue.
👍 The AFU struck six cluster shells at a residential building in the Kalininsky district of #Donetsk. The attack destroyed the facade of the building and also pierced the asphalt down to the basement. People were left under the rubble, and at the moment the operational services are conducting an operation to rescue the victims.
⚡️🇷🇺🇺🇦⚔️ Battle for #Avdeyevka - Situation until the End of 26 October 2023⚡️
🔹 Russian troops continue the operation to cover and block the #Avdeyevka fortified area.
▪️ After the RF Armed Forces gained a foothold on the "#Slagheap", the AFU unsuccessfully tried to retake what they had lost. Control over the tactically favourable height makes it possible to keep #Avdeyevka itself and the approaches to it under surveillance.
▪️ The RF Armed Forces are attacking bypassing the heap in the direction of the plant itself.
▪️ Another group of troops has begun assault operations from the direction of #Yasinovataya: they have managed to come very close to the Donetsk Filtration Station, which has been turned into a powerful fortification.
▪️ To the south, the joint efforts of several brigades of the Russian army made a breakthrough from the #Opytnoye - #Spartak line. Despite dense mining, Russian troops occupied landings 1.5 km from the Khimik microdistrict.
▪️ From the south, assault groups of the RF Armed Forces bypassed the AFU fortification at the Tsarskaya Okhota recreation centre along the Ring Road and blocked a half-destroyed base of Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners. Their supply is cut off, as the approaches are under the fire control of the RF Armed Forces. The AFU militants complain about the lack of assistance, demanding reinforcements be sent.
▪️ The situation of the Ukrainian grouping in #Avdeyevka has badly deteriorated. Because of this, the 47 Mechanized Brigade of the AFU has been transferred from the #Zaporozhye direction in full strength. From the side of #Pervomayskoye the AFU are trying to hit in the flank, drawing in the 9th Brigade of the RF Armed Forces.
❗️In the coming days, several more Ukrainian brigades are expected from different directions. This creates ideal conditions for a counteroffensive of the RF Armed Forces in other parts of the front, where the lines will be denuded.
📌And in #Avdeyevka, one of the key factors in holding and further covering the suburbs of #Donetsk is the early destruction of suitable reserves even before they enter the battle.
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Front #Summary for 26 Oct 2023 by 19:34⚡️
🔹In #Kherson Direction, our fighters foil crossing attempts to our shore. The AFU from their foothold at Railway Bridge try to break through to #Poyma and #Peschanovka, as well as to reach the junction with the road to #Alyoshki. Our Marines are mopping up on the outskirts of #Krynki village.
🔹In #Zaporozhye Direction, Autumn has come to the trenches with rain, mud and mice. Poor visibility complicates the work of aerial reconnaissance, and the AFU's attack intensity has decreased. Our aviation is working with aerial bombs on AFU positions and clusters. Our drone pilots destroyed a Leopard tank east of #Rabotino. An AFU attempt to attack near #Verbovoye was foiled.
🔹In #Donetsk Direction, fierce fighting continues on both #Avdeyevka flanks. In the south, our forces have advanced west of #Avdeyevka to #Severnoye. Fights are now taking place northwest of #Vodyanoye, and near #Pervomayskoye. On the northern flank, our infantry is advancing west of the railway line near #Krasnogorovka. Our forces have managed to reach the southern outskirts of #Novokalinovo. All AFU attempts to counterattack have been repulsed.
🔹In #Bakhmut Direction, our military retook several previously lost positions near #Andreyevka. Ours trying to take the initiative, pushing the AFU away from the railway line. At #Kurdyumovka and #Kleshcheyevka, attempts to contract have not yet brought success, but the AFU is not progressing either. Northeast of #Khromovo, our army successfully attacked Ukrainian positions and entered the heights.
🔹In #Svatovo Direction, our forces took control of several more AFU strongholds near #Makeyevka. To the west of #Orlyanka, our military managed to advance and gain a foothold in the forest belt. In the area of #Kislovka, our troops have taken two key heights, and it is likely that our prospective goal is to encircle this fortified area.
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