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Ukraine Invasion Day 507: 70 House Republicans Voted to Cut Off All Military Aid to Ukraine [1]

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Date: 2023-07-14

Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations on at least three sectors of the frontline on July 14 and reportedly made gains in some areas.

Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations on at least three sectors of the frontline on July 14 and reportedly made gains in some areas. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations in the Bakhmut, Melitopol (western Zaporizhia Oblast), and Berdyansk (Donetsk-Zaporizhia Oblast border area) directions. [19] The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces achieved partial success in the Bila Hora-Andriivka direction (9-15km southwest of Bakhmut). [20] Ukrainian Deputy Director of the Department of Application Planning of the Main Directorate of the Ukrainian National Guard Colonel Mykola Urshalovych stated that Ukrainian forces have advanced over 1,700 meters in unspecified places in the Melitopol direction. [21] Russian milbloggers claimed that Ukrainian forces achieved a localized breakthrough of Russian defensive lines north of Pryyutne (15km southwest of Velyka Novosilka). [22] understandingwar.org/...

x M1A1 Abrams tanks equipped with anti-mine rollers. Currently in Germany. Soon to be in Ukraine. ✊ pic.twitter.com/Ohh3a848Dd — Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) July 14, 2023

“The assumption that this would be a war between a big Soviet army and a small Soviet army was wrong in many countries,” Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said. “That’s why they told us that Kyiv would fall in three days and Ukraine in three weeks. But this is no longer a Soviet army.” But if it were up to Zaluzhny alone, this is not how he would get the job done. He would fight with air superiority. He would fire back at least as many shells as the Russians are firing at his troops. And he would have cruise missiles that could match Moscow’s. Instead, modern fighter jets, such as the U.S.-made F-16, are not expected on the battlefield until next year. Ukraine’s ammunition supply is constrained, with the Russians often shooting three times as much in a day. And Western allies, citing fears of escalating the war with Russia, have placed a condition on the longer-range missiles and other materiel they’ve so far provided: They can’t be used to strike Russian soil. So, Zaluzhny said, he uses weapons made in Ukraine for the frequent strikes across the border that Kyiv never officially acknowledges as its own. “To save my people, why do I have to ask someone for permission what to do on enemy territory?” Zaluzhny recently told The Washington Post in a rare interview. “For some reason, I have to think that I’m not allowed to do anything there. Why? Because [Russian President Vladimir] Putin will … use nuclear weapons? The kids who are dying don’t care. “This is our problem, and it is up to us to decide how to kill this enemy. It is possible and necessary to kill on his territory in a war. If our partners are afraid to use their weapons, we will kill with our own. But only as much as is necessary.” www.washingtonpost.com/... x “Victory will be when we will have an army…that will guarantee the safety of children who are now riding in baby carriages, so that they grow up knowing that this won’t happen again.” An interview with the finest military leader of the 21st century.https://t.co/n3hFlgNQaY — Mick Ryan, AM (@WarintheFuture) July 14, 2023

x Russian FSB intelligence officer Vadim Konoshchenok extradited from Estonia to the United States.

He illegally purchased US-made electronics and ammunition for the Russian army according to the US Justice Department. He faces up to 30 years in prison. https://t.co/9UPtU87G1h pic.twitter.com/W3jQGIBxJh — Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) July 14, 2023

The latest: The Ukrainian military has launched a long-anticipated counteroffensive against occupying Russian forces, opening a crucial phase in the war aimed at restoring Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty and preserving Western support in its fight against Moscow. The fight: Ukrainian troops have intensified their attacks on the front line in the southeast region, according to multiple individuals in the country’s armed forces, in a significant push toward Russian-occupied territory. The front line: The Washington Post has mapped out the 600-mile front line between Ukrainian and Russian forces. Key Takeaways: Russian President Vladimir Putin further indicated he intends to maintain the Wagner Group as a cohesive fighting force rather than breaking it up but seeks to separate Wagner Financier Yevgeny Prigozhin from Wagner leadership and forces. Recently, the Wagner Group finished transferring all of the equipment that they promised to give up, conditional on the peaceful resolution of the conflict. The Wagner coup is still considered a mystery, as it is unclear whether Wagner’s troops gradually changed their mind, seeing no physical support for their actions from the regular forces, or whether it was entirely something else. But one thing is clear – those generals that were on good terms with Prigozhin were further alienated and discarded, such as the former commander of the entire so-called special military operation, Surovikin. Some sources speculate that he betrayed the Russian Ministry of Defense by secretly supporting Wagner and hoping to become the Minister of Defense. Other sources take a milder view by assuming that the Russian Ministry of Defense cannot take risks and trust anyone who is in any way affiliated with the Wagner Group. The bottom line is clear – Surovikin disappeared from the public eye, currently, he does not represent the Russian Air Force, and all people who know him closely unconvincingly say that he is on vacation. I remind you that Surovikin is the only commander of the so-called special military operation that actually achieved some results. So far, everything indicates that his vacation is going to be perpetual.

Belarusian government and independent sources confirmed on July 14 that Wagner Group instructors previously deployed in Africa previously arrived at training grounds in Belarus.

Former 58th Combined Arms Army Commander Major General Ivan Popov’s dismissal continues to generate pronounced ire against the Russian military command and the Russian civilian leadership.

Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations on at least three sectors of the frontline on July 14 and reportedly made gains in some areas.

Russian forces conducted another series of Shahed drone strikes across Ukraine on July 14.

Russian authorities detained former Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer Mikhail Polyakov, who reportedly is the administrator of several popular telegram channels covering internal Kremlin politics.

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Valerii Zaluzhnyi acknowledged that Ukrainian forces are waging an interdiction campaign against Russian military targets in Russia.

Russian and Ukrainian forces continued limited ground attacks along the Svatove-Kreminna line.

Ukrainian forces continued ground attacks and reportedly advanced around Bakhmut.

Ukrainian and Russian forces conducted limited ground attacks along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line.

Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations along the western Donetsk-eastern Zaporizha Oblast border and reportedly made limited gains.

Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations in western Zaporizhia Oblast and reportedly advanced in this direction.

Russia continues efforts likely aimed at keeping high ranking officers in their positions without needing special exemptions to retirement age limits.

Russian occupation authorities continue efforts to consolidate administrative control of occupied territories by manipulating residence requirements and forcibly passportizing occupied populations. understandingwar.org/...

x ⚡️ WAR IN #UKRAINE - JUL 14



50:16 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 by @Rebel44CZ 🇨🇿 (51:15 net change after duplicates and/or corrections)



VISUALLY CONFIRMED:

2.9x losses to date ➡

2.4x since last year's 🇺🇦 counteroffensive ➡

1.4x 30-day average (current counteroffensive) ⬇



📈 https://t.co/bLbaEbrK0C pic.twitter.com/yC937Ury4y — Ragnar Gudmundsson 🇮🇸🇺🇦 [email protected] (@ragnarbjartur) July 14, 2023

Russian Main Effort – Eastern Ukraine Russian Subordinate Main Effort #1 – Luhansk Oblast (Russian objective: Capture the remainder of Luhansk Oblast and push westward into eastern Kharkiv Oblast and northern Donetsk Oblast) Russian and Ukrainian forces continued limited ground attacks along the Svatove-Kreminna line on July 14. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations east of Nevske (18km northwest of Kreminna) and Terny (16km west of Kreminna), near Novosadove (17km northwest of Kreminna), and west of Dibrova (6km southwest of Kreminna). [30] The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed on July 14 that Russian forces repelled Ukrainian attacks near Nevske and Bilohorivka (12km south of Kreminna) as well as in other unspecified areas in the Svatove direction. [34] understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... UA troops continue to advance S of #Bakhmut, progressing along Donets-Donbas canal towards #Klischiivka & #Andriivka villages. Peter Clifford Online @PeterClifford1 Russian Subordinate Main Effort #2 – Donetsk Oblast (Russian Objective: Capture the entirety of Donetsk Oblast, the claimed territory of Russia’s proxies in Donbas) Ukrainian forces continued ground attacks and reportedly advanced around Bakhmut on July 14. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces achieved partial success in the Bila Hora-Andriivka direction (9-15km southwest of Bakhmut). [36] Ukrainian Eastern Group of Forces Spokesperson Colonel Serhiy Cherevaty reported that Ukrainian forces are advancing near Bakhmut itself and maintaining the initiative around Bakhmut. [37] Cherevaty also reported that Ukrainian forces continue efforts to maximize Russian casualties while conserving Ukrainian forces’ combat capabilities. The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian attack near Hryhorivka (8km northwest of Bakhmut). [38] ... The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks near Berkhivka. [41] Footage published on July 13 purportedly shows elements of the 200th Motorized Rifle Brigade (14th Army Corps, Northern Fleet) operating in the Bakhmut direction and elements of the 4th Motorized Rifle Brigade (2nd Luhansk People’s Republic Army Corps) operating near Klishchiivka. [42] understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... Russian Supporting Effort – Southern Axis (Russian objective: Maintain frontline positions and secure rear areas against Ukrainian strikes) Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations along the western Donetsk-eastern Zaporizha Oblast border and reportedly made limited gains on July 14. Russian milbloggers claimed that Ukrainian forces broke through Russian defensive lines north of Pryyutne (15km southwest of Velyka Novosilka) along the Hrusheva gully and are attacking along the Pryyutne—Staromayorske line. [51] Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) “Vostok” Battalion Commander Alexander Khodakovsky also claimed that Ukrainian forces are trying to break through Russian lines near Urozhaine (9km due south of Velyka Novosilka). [52] Russian Eastern Group of Forces Spokesperson Oleg Chekhov claimed that Russian forces repelled Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance attempts near Novodonetske (12km southeast of Velyka Novosilka) and Rivnopil (10km southwest of Velyka Novosilka). [53] Ukrainian Tavriisk Forces Spokesperson Major Valerii Shershen also reported that Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian counterattack near Rivnopil. [54] understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... After reports yesterday that RU is running out of reserves, UA National Guard reported as saying new UA fronts likely in the #Kherson region & nr #Avdiivka. UA has liberated nearly as much land in 5 weeks as RU captured in 6 months Peter Clifford Online @PeterClifford1 understandingwar.org/...

x Let's look at the effects of cluster munitions. First of all, we must acknowledge that both Russia and Ukraine have been using cluster bombs since day one of this war. Neither side has the moral high ground in this regard. The difference is that now America will be sending its… https://t.co/W95YINQqn3 pic.twitter.com/Bm9p9flax1 — Theti Mapping (@ThetiMapping) July 9, 2023

x Cornel West on CNN says NATO "provoked" Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calls for "concessions of territory" to stop the war, and says the US "bears significant responsibility." But he adds that he's not "pro Putin," so there's that. pic.twitter.com/SqIEwdiE9j — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 14, 2023

x Victims of "Donbas genocide" were paid actors, Prigozhin's fired trolls reveal - Euromaidan Press https://t.co/uJUQN9F4lf — Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) July 14, 2023

Susan Vermazen @SusanVermazen From my cousin, Professor Emeritus of RussianThe George Washington University Ex-KGB agent Sergei Zhirnov, in an interview on the Ukrainian YouTube channel Seichás said yesterday that Prigozhin is dead. Zhirnov’s version: Putin set up a series of special operations to dispose of Prigozhin. He convinced the Wagnerites to lay down their heavy heavy weapons. They allowed Prigozhin free passage practically anyway. But the meeting between Putin and Progozhin that Peskov loudly reported on never took place. There would have been nowhere for it to take place because Progozhin would not agree to meet Putin unarmed and Putin would never accept a meeting with an armed Progozhin. Instead, Prigozhin and his immediately staff was arrested quietly and hustled off to a torture chamber, where they were forced to open up their phones so that the FSB now had control of the messaging system to the troops and political allies. That led to the hunt for all the underlings who might have been Prigozhin abettors. Meanwhile the Kremlin made sure that everyone picked up the story of Prigozhin’s previous (and now ongoing?) battles with cancer. That sets the stage for an announcement a few weeks or months from now that Prigozhin died of cancer. He can be given a full military burial and then forgotten. x From my cousin, Professor Emeritus of Russian

The George Washington University



Ex-KGB agent Sergei Zhirnov, in an interview on the Ukrainian YouTube channel Seichás said yesterday that Prigozhin is dead. Zhirnov’s version: Putin set up a series of special operations to dispose… — Susan Vermazen🇺🇸🇺🇦 #fella #StandWithUkraine (@SusanVermazen) July 14, 2023

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