Day 688

Relevant Statistics
All vehicle losses are visually confirmed only and thus represent the lowest possibly figure (sourced from Oryx, here and here); they are updated to the nearest 25 daily. All personnel losses are estimates or projections and should be viewed as such; they are updated as new information becomes available.




Russia



Ukraine
War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
Russian forces in Ukraine have committed and continue to commit war crimes and crimes against humanity in the occupied regions of Ukraine, in violation of international law and basic human decency. Russian crimes in Ukraine constitute genocide and ethnic cleansing, with Russia’s stated war aims including the elimination of Ukrainians as a separate country, language, culture, and people.
No especially notable atrocities reported today.
Overview
NATO Allies Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria signed an agreement to establish a (non-NATO) minehunting task force in the Black Sea aimed at protecting neutral shores and shipping from Russian minelaying efforts.
British Prime Minister Sunak made a visit to Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy and sign a cooperation agreement underscoring Britain’s continued support for Ukraine’s war effort and eventual hope to join NATO. Also announced was another $3.2 billion aid package including shells, missiles, and drone funding.
The United States announced that aid to Ukraine will remain suspended until Congress is able to pass the aid bill currently stuck in the House of Representatives. The President has the ability to transfer materiel to allies in need outside of Congressional aid packages.
Regional Military Updates
Note: MilitaryLand maps are twenty-three days old, and will not be updated for an indeterminate length of time until replaced by another source.


Northern Theatre



Svatove Front
Limited action. Fighting reported around Synkivka. Fighting reported east of Kupyansk. Fighting reported near Makiivka. Fighting reported west of Kreminna. Fighting reported south of Kreminna.
Bakhmut Front
Limited action. Russian attacks east of Vesele made marginal gains. Fighting reported northwest of Bakhmut. Fighting reported west of Bakhmut. Fighting reported around Klishchiivka. Fighting reported around Andriivka.
Southern Theatre





Donetsk Front
Significant action. The Russian Avdiivka Offensive is ongoing. Fighting reported southeast of Novokalynove. Russian attacks around Steepove likely repelled. Russian attacks east of the Avdiivka Coke Plant made marginal gains. Fighting reported southeast of Avdiivka. Fighting reported around Pervomaiske. Fighting reported around Krasnohorivka. Fighting reported around Marinka. Russian attacks south of Novomykhailivka made marginal gains.
Velyka Novosilka Front
Limited action. No offensive action reported.
Zaporizhzhia Front
Limited action. Russian attacks west of Verbove made marginal gains. Fighting reported around Robotyne.
Kherson Front [Provisional]
Skirmishing continues to be reported along much of the left bank of the Dnieper River, most especially in and around Krynky, where Russian forces made marginal gains.
Daily Conclusion
No report or assessment for today.
