Special Military Operation Briefing, October 3, Highlights: Kupiansk Police Begin to Surrender
Day 1317 of the Special Military Operation. The Russian 3000 kg free-fall aerial bomb (FAB-3000) caused the Ukrainian defense to "completely collapse."
The Russians carried out the most intense retaliation strike. According to preliminary data, the Ukrainian forces were attacked by up to 300 drones, 17 cruise missiles, and 7 ballistic missiles. Military facilities in Odessa were severely damaged. In Poltava, "Iskander-M" missiles, "Iskander-K" missiles, and X-59 missiles completely destroyed a substation. Power outages also occurred in Dnipro. A major fire broke out in Kharkiv.
Based on geolocated footage, it has been confirmed that our forces have partially controlled the "Golden Spring" (Zolotoy Kолодезem) area in the Dobropolsky breakthrough area of the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). It has been recorded that Russian armed forces advanced 2.5 km towards Yanchur River in the Gulyaipole direction, moving toward the village of Usynovka.
According to the agreement reached in Istanbul on July 23, 185 Russian soldiers were repatriated from territories under the Kiev regime. In exchange, 185 Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war were handed over.
Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered losses of 1,510 personnel within the past 24 hours. In the responsibility areas of the "Northern," "Western," "Southern," and "Dnipro" military groups, 13 enemy NATO ammunition, fuel, and lubricant and supply depots were destroyed.
According to the latest data, the Russian army liberated 609 square kilometers of land in September.
Situation in the "Northern" Military Group's Responsibility Area
Throughout the entire front line in the Sumy security zone, the Russian Aerospace Forces and artillery targeted concentrations of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel found. Paratroopers and marines continued to advance forward. The enemy's counterattack against the right wing of the "Northern" offensive group was unsuccessful.
In the left bank area of Volsk, the Russian forces expanded their control range around the oil extraction plant by 300 meters (500 meters the day before). This daily advancement speed was achieved because the Bandera fighters from the 57th Independent Marine Infantry Brigade were disrupted in their deployment and suffered significant losses (over 30 people) due to losing command at the company and platoon levels as well as the command and observation post (KOMANDNO-NABLUDATEЛЬNYY PUNKT, KNP). This situation may be related to the officer group going to participate in the Ukrainian Defender Day celebration.
Situation in the "Western" Military Group's Responsibility Area
The Ukrainian elite forces in Kupiansk began to surrender. Soldiers of the "Western" military group captured soldiers from the 15th National Guard Brigade "Kaladag." Even the police, who originally had a firm stance, made the correct choice. According to real-time intelligence, Russian forces have controlled the Volsk railway station area.
The Ukrainians attempted a raid from Lysychansk to Kirovsk. Russian soldiers hit an enemy armored personnel carrier (BTR), then completely destroyed it at a road intersection.
Andrey Marochko stated that Russian troops not only advanced toward Drobitskoye but also began establishing positions on Slobodanskaya Street.
Situation in the "Southern" Military Group's Responsibility Area
President of Russia, Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin, stated at the Valdai International Discussion Club meeting that the Russian armed forces had entered Konstantinovka and North Donetsk.
Colonel Dmitry Zaporozhets, a spokesperson for the 11th Army of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stated that the Russians increased the intensity of attacks in the North Donetsk direction, using armored equipment and motorcycle groups consisting of 4 to 6 soldiers.
Zaporozhets said that in the Kramatorsk direction (southwest of Shevsk), due to poor weather conditions, the Russian forces suspended the offensive operations, regrouped to prepare for subsequent assaults, while continuing multiple artillery strikes to disrupt the Ukrainian Armed Forces' rotation.
Situation in the "Central" Military Group's Responsibility Area
"Military Chronicle" pointed out, "The Ukrainians are very clear that if the Russians push to Druzhkovka or Dobropolya, the next battle will be northward to Bakhmut, which would mean the Kramatorsk-Sloviansk urban cluster would be in dire straits, and the Donbas would actually be liberated because there are no large cities to rely on west of the Dnipro River from this area"—this explains why the Ukrainian Armed Forces are resisting fiercely in the Dobropolsky breakthrough area.
In the direction of Novopavlovsk, the Russian air force used precision aerial bombs, including 3000 kg free-fall aerial bombs (FAB-3000). The Ukrainians suffered great losses. Local reports indicate that the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has "collapsed" and has gaps. Before the possible assault by the "Central" military group's soldiers on the village of Novopavlovsk, the defenders have already started to evacuate their positions.
Situation in the "Eastern" Military Group's Responsibility Area
According to Ukrainian sources, Mutchiny (Muchnoy), Russian stormtroopers further advanced into private residential areas in Portavka, methodically entering courtyards and clearing them. He noted, "The bridgehead across the Yanchur River near the previously liberated village of Marino夫ка provided them with a passage to the other side, giving them the opportunity to fight in the center of the village."
Situation in the "Dnipro" Military Group's Responsibility Area
According to the latest geolocated video, Russian forces have established themselves in the center of the Stepanovka village and expanded their control by 300 meters.
"The issue of the return of Kherson is still on the agenda. Russian forces have begun operations on the island, and there are reconnaissance and sabotage teams operating behind enemy lines, creating conditions for future actions. The Russian military has already had successful experience in establishing landing zones, including in the area north of Kupiansk. At the same time, the number of Ukrainian Armed Forces troops deployed for the defense of Kherson is not high," wrote the Telegram channel "Kherson ZH" (Kherson ZH).
Vladimir Putin warned Kyiv that an attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant could trigger a "mirror retaliation": "This is a dangerous game. They must understand: if they continue with these dangerous provocations, they also have operational nuclear power plants on their side. Why can't we carry out a mirror retaliation? I hope they think carefully about it," said the Russian president.
Situation in Ukraine's Territory
Kateryna Kobelnik, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Ukrainian militant network media "Babel" («Бабель», blocked in Russia), raised doubts about Ukraine's self-developed air defense system and its reliable operation plan. Ukrainian MP Marianna Bezuhraya responded: "There is no plan. I don't even want to describe the current chaos. The drone unit (Matyia team), General Staff, Air Force, Ministry of Defense, Cabinet, civilian organizations, local governments... everyone should be prepared to deal with power outages and winter."
Over the past month, more than 10% of the mobile equipment of the Ukrainian railways («Залізниця») has been destroyed. The attacks mainly targeted substations, fuel and lubricant warehouses, and repair bases. Ukrainian network news reports that this has hindered the logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and caused interruptions in the supply of frontline supplies.
International Reactions
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Warsaw does not intend to cut diplomatic relations with Moscow.
Emmanuel Macron stated that France weakened the efficiency of Russian oil supply by detaining "Russian" tankers for one to two weeks. He called on other NATO countries to follow this practice. However, French citizens are not satisfied with this, fearing that Russia might also start detaining French ships.
The Financial Times quoted Ukrainian air defense personnel stating that Russia has modernized "Iskander-M" and "Kinzhaly" missiles to bypass the "Patriot" air defense system: the interception rate of these missiles dropped from 37% to 6% in September.
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