30 Apr: NO SURVIVORS! Russian Operation Goes HORRIBLY WRONG! | War in Ukraine Explained
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Published 2024-04-30
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I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video, I will tell you what happened on the seven-hundred-ninety-seventh day of the war.
Day 797: Apr 30
Today, there is a lot of news from the Avdiivka direction.
Here, Russians have launched a series of costly attacks on the Ukrainian settlement of Berdychi to take it into a pocket.
The main Russian goal to the Northwest of Avdiivka is to break through Ukrainian defensive lines and reach the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, which serves as the main Ukrainian headquarters in the region. The first Ukrainian line of defense in the way of the Russian operation is located along the Durna River. Ever since the fall of Avdiivka, Russians have been continuously attempting to breach these Ukrainian defenses in multiple locations.
The settlement of Berdychi is situated on the outermost edge of the Ukrainian river defenses, which is why it has seen the highest intensity of clashes in this direction. After Russian forces managed to cross the railway, they immediately launched numerous waves of attacks in the direction of Berdychi. The Ukrainian 47th mechanized brigade shared drone footage showcasing the Russian losses on the road between Stepove and Berdychi since the fall of Avdiivka.
The notable Russian losses on this road amounted to 20 armored transport vehicles, eight all-terrain vehicles, two engineering vehicles, and several other weapons systems. The Ukrainian brigade stated that Russians had lost up to 1300 soldiers only in these attacks in an attempt to reach the settlement, as the footage also shows the fields and the road itself being scattered with Russian manpower losses. The 47th mechanized brigade also shared footage of them counterattacking one of these Russian assaults with a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, disabling and destroying the Russian armored vehicle in a duel.
After the incredibly costly Russian attacks, Russians finally managed to reach the settlement of Berdychi itself. Geolocated footage shows Russian forces launching attacks with one or two armored vehicles at a time. Drone operators of the 47th mechanized brigade shared geolocated footage of them destroying a Russian armored transport vehicle that had made it into the settlement with an FPV drone. Another geolocated video shows a Russian assault group attempting to rush into the settlement and take up positions in the destroyed houses. Unfortunately for Russians, as soon as they drove into the town, they were hit by an FPV kamikaze drone. The Russian infantry then attempted to dismount, but they were immediately engaged by Ukrainian small-arms fire and destroyed.
Ukrainian drone operators also shared geolocated footage of them engaging and destroying one Russian T-80 tank near Stepove and another armored transport vehicle in the fields in front of Berdychi itself. Interestingly enough, both these vehicles were equipped with Electronic Warfare systems, which should have countered the Ukrainian drones. This shows that either Ukrainians have adapted to the Russian use of Anti-Drone systems and have found ways to counter them effectively or that Russian Electronic Warfare systems are less reliable than claimed to be.
After this series of failed frontal assaults on the village itself, Russians decided to attempt to outflank the Ukrainian defense line behind the river. While Russians successfully managed to break through to the Ukrainian settlement of Ocheretyne, Russians immediately launched a series of flanking attacks on Berdychi. However, Russians are using the Avdiivka chemical plant as a forward operating base, as the many industrial buildings allow Russian assault groups to hide and support their attacks with armored vehicles. In an attempt to attack from this direction, they had to cover a lot of open terrain to even get close to the Ukrainian lines. Consequently, geolocated footage released by the 47th mechanized brigade shows that the first Russian assault group, consisting of three tanks, was quickly spotted by Ukrainian drone operators, who were already directing artillery fire missions on Russian infantry in Stepove. The drone operators and artillery crews then promptly shifted their attention to the assaulting Russian tanks, destroying them one by one before they even came close to the Ukrainian defens
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For the US, losing 1,300 soldiers would be unprecedented scandal of epic proportions. For Russia in this war, it's just a bit busier weekday.
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Better to step back from an indefensible position than lose veterans. Good to see Ukraine values its personal while Russia barely considers its conscripts at all.
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As the old saying goes: Never interrupt your enemy while he's destroying himself
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On this 1st. of May, International Workers Day goes our salute to the industrious Ukrainian warriors. Vivat Ucrania!.. Big hug from Argentina! 🟨🟦⬜🟦
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Much awaited much appreciated excellent insights as always from you. ✌️🇺🇦
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Many thanks to the US and European nations for the very real support of arms given to the Ukranians to defend themselves. Slava Ukraine!
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Too many have died on both sides for a crazy evil mad man ..😢
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Force to fight a Mad Mans war...such a waste of life. Slava Ukraine
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Slava UKRAINE
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As a European I'm VERY happy to support Ukraine, we need to stand united against Russia and their medieval barbaric war.
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Unfortunately for Russians, ....
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Ukrainians are incredible fighters! 💙💛
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Stand firm Ukraine! The free world's thoughts and hopes are with you! Your bravery and resolve are an inspiration to us all!
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Great reporting as always!
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For the algorithms and a good ole, Slava Ukraine
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Thank you for this update. Slava Ukraini
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Thank you. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇬🇧
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1000 men, 20 tanks, 30 assorted vehicles and 20 artillery pieces per Km.
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Slava Ukraini !! (The Russians/Putin’s complete lack of any care for their soldiers lives is just obscene !! )
