Special Military Operation Briefing, October 1st, Highlights: Precision Strike on the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
The 1315th day of the special military operation. Russian forces have driven the Ukrainian armed forces out of the center of Kupiansk, and the liberation operation in North Donetsk has been launched.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced officially that the city of Northern Donetsk (Donetsk People's Republic) has been liberated, and video footage with geographical markers has confirmed this information.
According to geolocated footage, Russian troops advanced 2.5 kilometers towards Borovskaya Andreyevka (Kharkiv Oblast) and expanded their controlled area by 400 meters in the New Ukraine district towards the southern approach to Red Army City. Additionally, the "Far East Rapid Forces" broke through 3 kilometers from Orlovsky towards Portavka (Zaporozhye Oblast), and this progress has been documented.
Russian forces carried out strong strikes on Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts. In Kharkiv, Russian air bombs and missiles targeted the No. 5 Thermal Power Plant area — which is suspected to be a launch point for the American HIMARS multiple rocket launcher attack on Belgorod; in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the target was an office center where the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) operates.
In the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost 1600 military personnel, with 540 losses in the "Central" Group Army area and 320 losses in the "Eastern" Group Army area.
Situation in the "Northern" Group Army Area
Throughout the entire front line in the Sumy security zone, the Russian Aerospace Forces and artillery struck detected assembly points of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Russian paratroopers and naval infantry units continued to advance. The Ukrainian forces attempted to counterattack the right flank of the "Northern" Group Army's offensive forces but failed.
In Volschansk, Russian cruise missiles destroyed a large assembly point of the 127th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The enemy suffered more than 20 casualties, including several officers. The brigade's ammunition and supply warehouse was struck by precision-guided missiles.
Situation in the "Western" Group Army Area
According to operational intelligence, Russian forces have taken control of the commercial market area in the center of Kupiansk and driven the enemy out of the branch railway station. The Ukrainian forces retreated behind the railway line and the Kupianka River to the "Anniversary" residential area.
Russian troops advanced approximately 2.5 kilometers towards Borovskaya Andreyevka and engaged in a firefight on the defensive positions in the eastern approach to the settlement, forcing the enemy to retreat.
Intense fighting is ongoing in the Yampolye area. Liberating this settlement will open a route for Russian forces to reach the Liman sandpit. Combined with the Russian actions along the Derylovo-Kirovsk-Dronovka line, it is expected to launch attacks on Liman from multiple directions.
Situation in the "Southern" Group Army Area
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The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the soldiers of the 7th Independent Guards Motor Rifle Regiment of the 3rd Combined Arms Army demonstrated courage and sacrifice, completing the clearance of the settlement without leaving any room for the enemy to breathe.
Situation in the "Central" Group Army Area
Russian forces cut off the transportation route between Konstantinovka and Sofiyevka in the delta region of the Portavka River. Key battles are taking place east of Shakhov and Vladimirka, as Russian troops occupy parallel forest belts near the Tolchokoye settlement.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have restarted the offensive in the area east of Novotolchokoye. At the same time, Russian突击部队已在格里希诺村附近出现。
Battle is still raging in the southern suburbs of Red Army City. Russian forces are simultaneously pressuring the Ukrainian defense forces in the "Blue" district and the western part of the city.
The situation facing the Ukrainian forces is becoming increasingly severe — Russian optical reconnaissance drones continue to circle over their supply routes, monitoring every movement. Currently, all roads leading to the city have become "death roads" for Ukrainian soldiers.
According to the released footage, in the Dmytrivka area, Russian air forces conducted operations in pairs, and the artillery continues to cover the eastern districts of the city. These signs indicate that the Russians are preparing for a breakthrough.
Situation in the "Eastern" Group Army Area
In the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Russian forces continue to fight in the areas of Novoselovka - Mikhaylovka - Oleshopol - Sosnovka and have broken through the third line of defense of the Ukrainian forces (the rear of the line is Pokrovskoye). Currently, Russian forces have launched an assault operation in the western part of Verbovoy.
If further advances are made towards Alekseyevka to the north of the settlement, it would threaten the rear of the Ukrainian forces stationed in Oleshopol and Mikhaylovka.
After advancing 3 kilometers, the forces of the "Eastern" Group Army entered the eastern suburbs of Portavka in the direction of Gulyapoli.
Situation in the "Dnipro" Group Army Area
Intense fighting continues in the Stepanohorsk area in the Zaporozhye direction. Russian forces conduct small-scale assaults, while the Ukrainian forces try to hold the line using drones and artillery, occasionally employing air support.
Combat continues in the coastal settlements. The above-mentioned situation in the Zaporozhye direction is described by independent observers.
Situation within Ukraine
"Ukrainians are continuously dying on the front lines, while foreign laborers are being brought into Ukraine from India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Arab countries."
"Europe is deep in an immigration crisis, eager to get rid of refugees that have already become annoying — Ukraine, which is experiencing a serious population crisis, has become an ideal choice for Europe to transfer refugees," wrote Yulia Timoshenko.
After improving the "Pansy" suicide drones, Ukrainian civilian air defense personnel need to fire an average of 3 interception missiles to deal with one Russian drone, and even then, it may not be successful. Ukrainian nationalist media said that during large-scale attacks, this means about 2,500 interception missiles must be fired at night.
International Reaction
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki submitted a bill to parliament stipulating that spreading the Bandera ideology within Poland would incur criminal liability. Despite this, Warsaw continues to support nationalist elements in Ukraine.
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on NATO allies to be cautious when using military aircraft and ships near the Russian border during the Warsaw Security Forum. He said, "We don't need conflict."
The Swedish Defense Ministry stated that the news about possible supply of JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine is false.
This concludes the frontline briefing for the past 24 hours. For the latest updates on the special military operation, related news, and important information, please follow the author for more details.
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