Ukrainian Forces Cross Oskil River and Russian Forces Retreat to Svatove – Days 222-223 (October 3-4, 2022)

UAF – Ukrainian Forces
RF – Russian Forces
MLRS – Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

Summary of the Events

UAF broke through the RF defense line in northern Kherson and created a third counter-offensive pushing RF back and liberating several settlements. UAF are also advancing in Kharkiv and the northern part of Donetsk regions. RF seem to be in disarray and continue their illogical attacks towards Bakhmut.

Sloboda Front (UAF)

Map

Description automatically generatedThe red line was the Sloboda Front at the end of Sunday

Monday – RF have begun to withdraw towards Svatove as UAF continue to advance. UAF have liberated Petropavlivka northeast of Kupyansk. UAF also continue to advance along the Oskil River and liberated Borova and nearby Shyikivka.

Tuesday – UAF forces liberated all settlements along the Oskil River from Kupyansk to Borova – Kivsharivka, Kruhliakivka, Bohuslavka, and Borivska Andriivka.

Slovyansk Front (RF)

RF have not given up on their attempt to move towards Slovyansk even though they have been pushed out of Northern Donetsk. RF continue their attempts to move towards Spirne and Vyimka but have no success.

Siversky Donets Front (UAF)

UAF continues their liberation of the northern Donetsk region by liberating Terny and Novosadovske (see bottom of map above).

Bakhmut Front (RF)

RF for no logical reason, are still giving priority in capturing Bakhmut. Fighting continues in Soledar and Bakhmutske. RF attempted to move closer to Bakhmut but were repulsed. RF also attempted to move towards Vesela Dolyna, Odradivka, and Zaitseve, but UAF defenders repelled them.

Donetsk Front (RF)

RF were repelled in their attempts to move towards Pervomaiskyi and Nevelske.

Zaporizhia Front

There has been little action along this front.

Kherson Front (UAF)

Monday – UAF finally broke through the RF lines in northern Kherson liberating Arkhanhelske, Lyubymivka, Kreschenivka, Shevchenkivske, Mykhailivka, Novooleksandrivka, Havrylivka, and reaching the outskirts of Dudchany.

Tuesday – UAF liberated Dudchany and Petropavlivka as they continue to press towards Nova Kakhovka. UAF continued pressing south of Arkhanhelske and liberated Starosillya, Novopetrivka, and Velyka Oleksandrivka, Mala Oleksandrivka, and Davydiv Brid. RF have retreated to Mylove and Ishchenka.

Map

Description automatically generatedRed line was the Kherson Front on Sunday

Other News

Russia released Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) director Ihor Murashov into Ukrainian held territory as they continue their plans to take over control of the ZNPP.

Ukraine has launched its first Ada-class Corvette warship purchased from Turkey. It will now begin its testing and will join the Ukrainian Navy in 2024.

Ukraine has set up a hotline for RF to seek advice on surrendering which has been inundated over the last few days. Ukraine is offering to provide three meals a day, medical care, and the opportunity to contact relatives.

Over 200,000 Russians have been conscripted into the RF over the last two weeks since President Putin announced a mobilization drive.

International Support

Pope Francis condemned the Russian annexation of Ukrainian territories during his sermon on Sunday. He called on Russia to stop his invasion and for Ukraine to come back to the negotiating table.

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