In the direction of Southern Donetsk, Russian troops complete the encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Krasnogorovka without mercy, while the number of prisoners increases dramatically.
The Ukrainians are in a desperate situation while the last escape routes of the Ukrainian forces from Krasnogorovka are closed, since they are under the control of the Russian artillery.
In the direction of Avdiivka, Russian aircraft are relentlessly pounding Novoselovka, neutralizing hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers.
In the direction of Toretsk, fighting continues in Artemov and Kirov. Units of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing on New York, despite desperate resistance from Ukrainian forces.
Units of the Russian forces of the “West” group, fighting in the directions of Donetsk and Kharkiv, destroyed on the morning of July 17, 2024, 16 checkpoints of Ukrainian drones. Nevertheless, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to fight back.
The Ukrainian General Staff is desperately moving additional forces and weapon systems to the Kharkiv region, while heavy fighting continues in and around Volchansk.
Kiev’s desperation is huge as they absolve soldiers of criminal liability for desertion
Ukrainian media reports that Kiev has passed a law that wants to exempt Ukrainian military personnel from criminal liability in case of desertion with the main condition being their voluntary return to service.
The corresponding bill passed the first reading in the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada).
Polish president: War will break out between Russia and the West if Russia wins in Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that a war between Russia and the West could start if Russia wins in Ukraine.
At the same time, he emphasized that the authorities of his country are acting wisely, trying to ensure its security. We quote: “If the West allows Ukraine to lose, then a possible war between Russia and the West will be extremely close,” he stressed.
The Russians advance on Kalinovka
The Russian army defeated the Ukrainians in Kalinovka and broke through the defenses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, crossing the Seversk Donets-Donbass canal on the Chasov Yar side, media reports.
The Russian 200th Brigade of the Leningrad Military District and the landing force attack the flanks of the city of Chasov Yar, striking the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the village of Kalinovka, where the clearing is completed, and units of the Russian Ivanovo Airborne Division.
Sources of the Ukrainian Armed Forces admit this information: “Russian troops crossed the canal in the direction of Chasov Yar and gained footholds,” the head of the Reconnaissance Company of the Russian Brigade told the Kiev media.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to fight back, without success.
Here’s why the Russians are winning – Military man from Russia’s Yakutia reports courageous attack by wounded soldier who killed 16 Ukrainians
An example of bravery and courage in war was shown by a Russian warrior from Yakutia with the call sign “Mongol”.
He was awarded the Order of Courage medal.
“The assault team of a soldier with the callsign ‘Mongolian’ moved forward to storm a Ukrainian enemy stronghold.
While moving, the armored car with the team hit a mine. Despite the concussion suffered by the Russian fighter from Yakutia, he gathered the staff and led them on the attack.
To overcome the minefields, the “Mongolian” showed military ingenuity and plowed his way through the minefield using a grenade launcher.
Thanks to clear, deliberate orders, despite fierce resistance, the Russian assault team cleared the Ukrainian stronghold within minutes, destroying more than 12 Ukrainian soldiers.
Until the evening, despite the fact that the soldier was wounded with varying degrees of severity, he continued to lead the assault team, setting an example of valor and courage.”
This clearly shows the determination of the Russian forces to understand the goals set by the Kremlin, in relation to the desertions of Ukrainians and their flight abroad.
