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2023-02-14 15:26:47 Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (14 February 2023)

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.

In Kupyansk direction, Ground-Attack and Army aviation and artillery of the 'Zapad' Group of Forces inflicted a fire damage on manpower and military hardware of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) close to Novoselovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic), as well as Dvurechnaya, Tabayevka, Peschanoye, and Berestovoye (Kharkov region).

Up to 70 Ukrainian servicemen, five pickups, three motor vehicles, and a Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer have been destroyed in this area during the day.

In Krasny Liman direction, Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, artillery and heavy flamethrower systems of the 'Tsentr' Group of Forces hit AFU units in the areas of Tyrny, Krasny Liman (Donetsk People's Republic), Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic), and Serebryansky forestry.

Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, three armoured fighting vehicles, two vehicles, a D-30 howitzer, and one Grad MLRS launcher were destroyed.

In Donetsk direction, more than 60 Ukrainian servicemen, four motor vehicles, four Msta-B howitzers, and a Grad MLRS were destroyed during an offensive by the 'Yug' Group of Forces, air strikes, and artillery fire.

Moreover, a hangar with military hardware of the 110th Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was destroyed near Avdeevka (Donetsk People's Republic).

In South Donetsk and Zaporozhye districts, Operational-Tactical Aviation and artillery of the 'Vostok' Group of Forces carried out a complex shelling of AFU units in the areas of Ugledar (Donetsk People's Republic), Levadnoye, and Orekhov (Zaporozhye region).

The enemy has suffered up to 40 Ukrainian troops, one tank, three armoured fighting vehicles, and two Msta-B and D-30 howitzers during the day. A munition depot was annihilated close to Malinovka (Zaporozhye region).

In Kherson direction, a Msta-B howitzer was obliterated during the counter-battery warfare operation.

In addition, two ammunition depots were destroyed near Antonovka (Kherson region) and Veseloye (Dnepropetrovsk region).

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 93 AFU artillery units at their firing positions, enemy's manpower and hardware in 108 areas during the day. A command post of an AFU electronic warfare unit was destroyed near Monachinovka (Kharkov region).

Russian jet fighters have intercepted a Mig-29 aircraft near Cherevkovka (Donetsk People's Republic) and a Mi-8 helicopter of the Ukrainian Air Force near Slovyanka (Donetsk People's Republic).

Air defence forces shot down four HIMARS MLRS projectiles and neutralised seven Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles close to Novovodyanoye, Kolomiychikha, Zhytlovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Aleksandrovka, Kirillovka (Donetsk People's Republic), and Pology (Zaporozhye region).

In total, 385 airplanes and 208 helicopters, 3,121 unmanned aerial vehicles, 404 anti-aircraft missile systems, 7,859 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,019 combat vehicles equipped with multiple launch rocket systems, 4,091 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 8,377 units of special military hardware have been destroyed during the special military operation.


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2023-02-14 14:02:05 Two Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers conduct scheduled flight over neutral waters of Bering Sea

The flight took over 7 hours.

Su-30 jet fighters from Air Force and Air Defence Formation of the Eastern Military District escorted the aircraft.

Long-Range Aviation conducts routine flights over the neutral waters of the Arctic, North Atlantic, Black, and Baltic seas, as well as the Pacific Ocean.

All flights of Russian Aerospace Forces' aircraft are performed in strict compliance with the international rules for use of airspace.

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2023-02-14 12:01:01 Mi-35 attack helicopter crews destroy camouflaged command posts and armoured vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Helicopters moved in combat spread to ensure free manoeuvring and piloting, with the formation changing during flight.

Russian pilots are skilled at dodging hostile fire. Modern technology, on-board defence systems, and, of course, the incredible expertise gained by the crews during the special military operation all help.

Viktor, a commander of Mi-35 crew, has been involved in the special military operation since February last year. In that time, he has flown more than 300 sorties. The young pilot, a recipient of the Order of Courage, notes that this figure is an estimate.

During the special military operation, helicopter crews from the Western Military District continue to carry out missions to destroy AFU armour and military infrastructure, escort military convoys, deliver airborne troops and military cargo, and provide air support to troops.

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2023-02-14 10:30:10 Russian servicemen aid to Syrians affected by earthquake

The Russian Centre for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in the Syrian Arab Republic in the city of Aleppo continue to deliver food kits and bare necessities to humanitarian aid distribution points.

During one of the humanitarian actions at the Zain Al Abdeen mosque, the Russian Centre for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides handed over 2.5 tonnes of food (pasta, flour, beef stew, millet and buckwheat cereals) for the preparation of hot meals, and disinfectants to Charity and Mercy organisation.

‘We get food for our kitchen from different places. In this difficult time, a lot of help comes from Russia. We can cook hot meals for more than 1,500 people in one day.

More than 300 servicemen and 60 units of military and special equipment are involved in the work.

The civilians express their gratitude to the Russian servicemen for their assistance.

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2023-02-13 23:30:00 ​​ Top News Today

In Kupyansk direction, artillery fire from the 'Zapad' Group of Forces inflicted damage on the AFU units in the areas of Dvurechnaya, Krakhmalnoye, Gryanikovka, Timkovka (Kharkov region), as well as Novoselovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic).

In Donetsk direction, volunteer assault units with the fire support of Missile Troops and Artillery of the 'Yug' Group of Forces have liberated the settlement of Krasnaya Gora (Donetsk People's Republic).

In South Donetsk direction, the 'Vostok' Group of Forces inflicted a fire damage on concentrations of AFU manpower and hardware in areas of Prechistovka and Ugledar (Donetsk People's Republic).

Two Grad MLRS and two Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers have been destroyed as part of a counter-battery operation in Kherson during the day.

Russian Defence Ministry shows 122mm D-30 howitzers, airborne armoured group, Ka-52 helicopters, Tor-M2U SAM systems, and 240mm 2S4 Tyulpan self-propelled mortars within the special military operation.

Units equipped with the Yars mobile surface-to-surface missile system change field positions at the Irkutsk missile formation

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2023-02-13 22:55:07 240mm 2S4 Tyulpan self-propelled mortars of the Eastern Military District continue combat missions within the special military operation

Large-calibre artillery supports the ground offensive as it gets closer to the decisive battle for the strategic frontier, the town of Gulyaypole.

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2023-02-13 22:10:07 #DailyFigure #Russia #Ukraine
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2023-02-13 21:01:05 13 February 1945

#ThisDay marks the end of the Budapest offensive within the Great Patriotic War.

After 108 days and nights — from 29 October 1944 — Soviet troops liberated central Hungary and its capital, Budapest.

By inflicting serious damage on the German Army Group South, the Soviets were able to prepare and conduct their final operations in Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Austria.

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2023-02-13 19:30:21 The target is destroyed. Thank you for the work, comrades!

‘ tvazhnye’ team wipes off AFU positions and advances in the special military operation zone.

The Russian servicemen broke the enemy's resistance and advanced several kilometres deep into its echeloned defences.

‘We are on an active offensive. In four days, the front has moved two kilometres to the west, which means we are fulfiling our tasks effectively. The only problem now is remote mining. The enemy is very active in mining the territories it leaves behind. It is becoming difficult to move both equipment and personnel. Therefore, more engineers have to be involved,’ the battalion commander said.

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2023-02-13 18:01:43 Ka-52 helicopters in combat action within the special military operation

During the sorties, the army aviation pilots launched missiles at the detected AFU’s fortified positions. As a result, they destroyed AFU armour and a command and control post.

‘We carried out the task of attacking an area target of the Ukrainian nationalists. The task was done thanks to our helicopter and the skilled activities of the engineering personnel. We returned safely. The job was validated by the forward air gunner,’ said Dmitry, the Ka-52 crew commander.

In addition, the Army Aviation pilots thanked Russian children who write letters of support to soldiers involved in the special military operation.

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