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2022 - 9 - 10

Izyum

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Russia-Ukraine War: Live News Updates (The New York Times)

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces entered the key Russian military stronghold of Izium on Saturday, continuing their rapid advance across the northeast and ...

[Millions of Ukrainians have fled](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-toll.html) their homes since the war began more than six months ago. They flew toward the roads and shell craters, closer and closer to Despite the Russian authorities’ crackdown on the opposition, some low-profile critics of the Kremlin and of the Ukraine war remain on the ballot. The city of Sievierodonetsk fell, [then Lysychansk](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/03/world/europe/ukraine-war-lysychansk.html). monitors had documented the prosecution of more than 80 people in the Russian-held peninsula for “public actions directed at discrediting the armed forces of the Russian Federation,” Ms. Putin has dominated Russian politics for two decades, he has long relied on elections with a semblance of competition to try to legitimize the rule of his United Russia party. “Given the progress of the war since that date,” they wrote, “the extent of damage, losses and needs is clearly larger as of the date of publication.” But the ranks of the opposition have since been depleted as anti-government politicians have fled the country and others have been arrested or blocked from running. The report also says that Ukraine must accept strict oversight of the funds, and must strengthen its legal and judicial systems, to reduce the potential for corruption. The authors of the report said their assessment covered the period from the start of the Russian invasion on Feb. While it is early to gauge the full extent of the army’s gains, videos, witness accounts and some Russian reports have all pointed to Ukrainian momentum, including in this spot. But the lightning offensive in the country’s northeast has reshaped what had become a grinding war of attrition.

Ukraine counter-offensive: Russian forces retreat as Ukraine takes ... (BBC News)

The Ukrainian advances - if held - would be the most significant since Russia withdrew from near Kyiv in April.

"The sector was only lightly held and Ukrainian units have captured or surrounded several towns." According to one military expert, it's the first time since World War Two that whole Russian units have been lost. Ukraine is determined to control the information war. The Russians have now lost two key logistics hubs - the railway cities of Izyum and Kupiansk. People here have been struggling to keep up with news of the latest gains. We cannot reach the frontlines.

Russia's war in Ukraine: September 10, 2022 (CNN)

Ukrainian forces have entered the strategic city of Izium after forcing Russian troops to retreat, an officer involved in the operation told CNN.

10 is the day of the liberation of Izium from Russian invaders." Hayday also told CNN that the Russians had failed to build a defensive line in Luhansk. CNN earlier Saturday reported that according to Ukrainian military officers involved in the operation, the first units had entered Izium. "This is a real holiday — the Liberation Day of our city," Matsokin added. "Now there is only one way out for the occupiers — to leave this area, flee, retreat." Matsokin told a Ukrainian radio station: "Our Armed Forces of Ukraine are in Izium. To that end, it said a new unit of Chechen forces, numbering some 1,300 troops, had arrived in the region, it said. Thus, new enemy units have been spotted in the regional center." For the safety of our servicemen, official information will be provided later." It said Russian commanders were trying to reconstitute the First Army Corps by transferring troops from other units. It is dangerous right now to be inside of your own homes." Like they say, they can’t be the ones to shake hands with."

Ukraine Latest: Zelenskiy Warns of Winter as Russians Pull Back (Bloomberg)

Thousands of Russian troops retreated in the face of a lightning Ukrainian offensive in the Kharkiv region that threatens to derail the Kremlin's bid to ...

The Institute for the Study of War estimates Ukraine has recaptured some 2,500 square kilometers (965 square miles) of territory around Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the nation’s army has recaptured “more than 30 settlements” in the Kharkiv region, with units of the National Police moving in as Russian forces are expelled. Thousands of Russian troops retreated in the face of a lightning Ukrainian offensive in the Kharkiv region that threatens to derail the Kremlin’s bid to cement control of Ukraine’s east.

'Mind-blowing' map shows Zelensky deployed 'holy grail' war tactic ... (Daily Express)

VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY has deployed a 'holy grail' war tactic to 'annihilate' Russia, according to a military historian.

Reports suggest that Kyiv's army has reached the banks of the Oskil river at Senkove and has managed to cut off Russia's main line of communication with its army units in Izyum. "Residents of Izyum report that the Ukrainian Army has surrounded the city, and some Russian soldiers have laid down their weapons and surrendered to the Ukrainian Army." "Play Civilisation" explained: "Of course, Ukraine's forces are in a vulnerable situation - they are drawn out in thin lines of formation, they have poor communications and a thin density of soldiers. Despite the success of the Kharkiv offensive, Ukraine's forces are vulnerable to a Russian counterattack on their flanks. ISW researchers said: "Russian forces and occupation authorities in the rear of occupied Kharkiv Oblast are panicking to reinforce Russian positions and 'evacuate civilians' amid the high pace of the Ukrainian advance. "Geolocated Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) footage shows Russian military convoys in Raihorodka, Luhansk Oblast driving north reportedly to reinforce Russian forces in unspecified areas of Kharkiv Oblast."

Russian troops in big retreat as Ukraine offensive advances in Kharkiv (The Washington Post)

Russian troops in big retreat as Ukraine offensive advances in Kharkiv · Volunteers work on a window at Chuhuiv Central District Hospital after it was hit in a ...

Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 198: The Ukrainian army liberates more ... (Euromaidan Press)

Latest news from Ukraine today. Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 198: The Ukrainian army liberates more than 30 settlements in the Kharkiv Oblast.

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Ukraine troops raise flag over railway hub as advance threatens to ... (CNBC)

Ukrainian officials shared photos showing troops raising the nation's flag over the main railway city that has supplied Russian forces in northeastern ...

Reuters could not independently verify the situation in the city. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a news conference in Prague on Thursday. "The first function is to provide help that they need. Glory to the armed forces of Ukraine," she wrote. But they have options](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/09/where-russians-go-on-vacation-since-the-ukraine-war-started.html) Natalia Popova, adviser to the head of the Kharkiv regional council, shared photos on Facebook of troops holding up a Ukrainian flag in front of Kupiansk city hall.

Russia's war in Ukraine: September 10, 2022 (CNN)

Ukrainian forces have entered the strategic city of Izium after forcing Russian troops to retreat, an officer involved in the operation told CNN.

The researchers say these sites are used by Russian forces and their allies to process, register, interrogate and detain Ukrainians trying to leave Russian-occupied territory. For context: Researchers at Yale University say they have uncovered 21 “filtration” sites in the Russian-controlled territory of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. I think that we will continue to save people and transport them there," Sokolov said. The training program initiated by the UK had already received thousands of Ukrainian soldiers. HARM missiles are already leaving the enemy without radars." At our first meeting in April, those words were 'timing' and 'transition.' "

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 10 (Critical Threats Project)

The Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast is routing Russian forces and collapsing Russia's northern Donbas axis.

Russian forces are reportedly intensifying filtration measures in Kherson and Zaporizhia Oblasts in response to Ukrainian counteroffensives on the Southern Axis. [[53]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b1553) The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian ground assault near Sosnivka, less than 10km from the international border. [[32]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b1532) The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed to have destroyed five rounds of Ukrainian HIMARS strikes in the vicinity of Nova Kakhovka. [[41]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b1541) The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russian forces launched air strikes on Bruskynske (on the T2207 highway about 11km southeast of the bridgehead), which may indicate that Ukrainian forces are advancing in its vicinity or that Russian forces have left their positions near the settlement. [[39]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b1539) A Russian milblogger also claimed that Russian forces are launching offensive operations from Snihurivka to suppress a claimed Ukrainian logistics hub in Bereznehuvate, about 25km due north from Snihurivka. Kremlin-affiliated Russian war correspondents published footage of Russian artillery reportedly striking Ukrainian forces attempting to advance on Oleksandrivka, approximately 40km west of Kherson City, and noted that the settlement is near a “gray zone” between Russian and Ukrainian artillery positions. [[18]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b1518) Some Russian sources reported that Ukrainian forces established positions in small areas of Lyman’s environs, but that the Russian defense holds. [[25]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b1525) Ukraine’s Southern Operational Command Spokesperson Nataliya Humenyuk stated that Ukrainian forces have advanced tens of kilometers in some unnamed areas of Kherson Oblast and noted that the Ukrainian counteroffensive is pushing Russian forces to retreat to their second lines of defenses. [[16]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b1516) Geolocated footage shows Russian forces fleeing east from Kupyansk’s eastern outskirts, suggesting that most or all Russian forces in Kupyansk are withdrawing or have withdrawn to the east, most likely to Svatove, Luhansk Oblast. [[14]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b1514) Russian sources reported that Russian forces retreated from western Kupyansk to the east bank of the Oskil River, where, a Russian source claimed, Russian forces can defend Kupyansk’s industrial zone more easily. [[5]](#_edn399e9bf42a7c32434f5aa70a27304b155) One milblogger even stated that the Russian MoD’s silence is a betrayal of Russian servicemen that fought and still fight in Ukraine. Kremlin-sponsored TV propagandists offered a wide range of confused explanations for Ukrainian successes ranging from justifications that Russian forces are fighting against the entire Western Bloc, to downplaying the importance of Russian ground lines of communication (GLOCS) in Kupyansk.

Russia-Ukraine War: Live News Updates (The New York Times)

The Ukrainian military was poised to recapture more towns held by Russians after a week of fighting that has reshaped the war.

But the lightning offensive in the country’s northeast has reshaped what had become a grinding war of attrition. The breakthrough — possibly some 50 kilometers in just a few days — threatened to encircle Russian forces, which appeared to be caught by surprise. “There was street fighting all over the night.” He asked to be identified by only his first name out of concerns for his security. In the Luhansk region, the Ukrainian military governor of the area, Serhiy Haidai, said his forces were poised to seize the towns of Svatove, Kreminna and Rubizhne and were advancing on Lysychansk. In a statement, it presented the retreat as a preplanned move, intended to strengthen its efforts in the east where its army has been bogged down for weeks. “The path to the return of our entire territory is all there, every day it becomes clearer,” he told the panel at YES, or the Yalta European Strategy forum. He described the fighting as “intense” along roads and towns the Russian military captured in June and July. 24 — when he called the nation “reborn” while speaking before destroyed tanks in the capital city of Kyiv — foreshadowed his renewed optimism. “On the Ukrainian issue, we see how they have put Russia in an impossible situation,” he added. Ukrainian officials said on Saturday that their troops had taken the eastern city of Izium, a strategically important railway hub that Russian forces seized in the spring after a bloody, weekslong battle. Li is the highest-level Chinese official to leave the country since the start of the pandemic. The two provinces are a mineral-rich region of mining towns and rolling fields that together make up the Donbas region, one of Russia’s main targets of the war.

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