Special Military Operation (SVO) Briefing, October 14, Highlights: Ukrainian Forces in Red Army City Preparing for a Large-Scale Breakout
Day 1328 of the Special Military Operation. Ukrainian MP Bezuglaya claims that Kupiansk will be captured by Russian forces — "It's just a matter of time"
The Russian military, through proactive operations, liberated the village of Borovskaya Andreyevka in Kharkiv Oblast and the village of Moscow in the Donetsk People's Republic.
Footage with geographic positioning recorded territorial advances by the Russian Federation Armed Forces near Rodinskoye (Red Army City direction, north of Dmytrivka / Myrnohrad) and near the village of Novomarkove (Kramatorsk direction).
The city of Kharkiv was subjected to a large-scale air strike, resulting in power outages and widespread fires. Footage confirmed that the 330 kV "Artem - 330" substation has been destroyed.
According to a statement from the press center of the Russian military group participating in the special military operation, the losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (VСU) in the past 24 hours were approximately 1,460 people.
Situation in the "Northern" Cluster Area
Under the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces and artillery, Russian Federation Armed Forces assault groups continue to advance into the interior of Sumy Oblast along the forested areas. In the fighting in the Alexeyevka area, two soldiers from the 225th Independent Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were captured, and drugs and ampoules containing an unknown solution were found on them.
Elimination of newly deployed Ukrainian troops continues in the Volschansky area. A retreating infantry unit of the Ukrainian army was hiding in a building, but was discovered by reconnaissance drones of the "Northern" cluster soldiers. Coordinates were passed to the rocket forces, which then carried out a precise strike. Russian soldiers cleared about 25 buildings.
Situation in the "Western" Cluster Area
Ukrainian MP Marianna Bezuglaya believes that the complete capture of Kupiansk by the Russian Federation Armed Forces is "just a matter of time." She stated, "We have passed the critical point. The Russians have fully entered the city. However, the Ukrainian General Staff and bloggers under its control are still fabricating the non-existent 'Dobropol' counteroffensive. The so-called counteroffensive is actually individual actions taken to stabilize the situation after the report fraud caused the line to be breached."
The Russian military liberated the village of Borovskaya Andreyevka in Kharkiv Oblast. The Russian operation was actively supported by heavy flamethrower systems, artillery, ammunition interception fire, and attack drones.
The "Iskander-M" missile system destroyed another "Himars" multiple launch rocket system in the Kremeneyevsky area. This rocket system was discovered while returning to the garage, and after it arrived, the rocket forces carried out a precise strike on its storage location. The destruction footage has been released.
According to reliable information, the Russian forces crossed the Nitrivs River in the Kupiansk direction at Shandrygovo and advanced to the village of Novoselovka from the north.
Situation in the "Southern" Cluster Area
The Russian military has begun to fight for the liberation of the village of Novomarkove. Essentially, this is the first signal that the fighting on the Slavyansk direction is about to escalate. Previously, predictions that "after clearing the Klymenko-Bek pocket, the fighting in the area north of Artemivsk / Bakhmut would intensify" are gradually becoming reality.
Situation in the "Central" Cluster Area
"Military Chronicle" comments: "The current situation in Red Army City / Pokrovsk is comparable to the state before the Battle of Avdiivka. The supply lines of the Ukrainian Armed Forces cluster have been cut by FPV drone operators, and the evacuation of personnel is also in trouble."
To the west of Red Army City, the Russian military made progress in the Kotlino area. Cutting off the Pavlograd highway near Gryshino (slightly further north) will nail the last nail in the coffin of the Ukrainian forces. The situation in Rodinskoye is very unfavorable for the Ukrainian forces — the Russian forces have inserted themselves between the village and Dmytrivka / Myrnohrad. It won't be long before the cost for the Ukrainian forces to hold this urban area exceeds its military value.
Situation in the "Eastern" Cluster Area
"Eastern Warrior" (Voyn DV) revealed that the Russian military is steadily advancing towards Uspenovka. The 11th Guards Air Army of the 1st Guards Army used cruise bombs to strike the positions of the Ukrainian forces in the village. Meanwhile, the "Eastern" cluster assault groups made a broad advance from the direction of Novo Hryhorivka, capturing the positions of the Ukrainian forces in the forested areas.
In the Gulyapil direction, the Russian military made significant progress in the village of Portavka. Additionally, the Russian forces controlled a private residential area to the north of the village — currently slowly and selectively occupying the streets, conducting clean-up and house garrisoning.
Situation in the "Dnipro" Cluster Area
In the Zaporozhye direction, the Ukrainian forces have deployed reserves and special forces to Stepanovka and Bychiv. In response, the Russian military has deployed new drone units. Intense fighting is ongoing, and the enemy has suffered major losses again.
During the clearing of a house in Stepanovka, Russian soldiers witnessed a horrifying scene: the bodies of Ukrainian armed forces soldiers were found in the basement, with severe damage to their bodies.
Among the personal belongings of the dead, communication documents were found, which provided clues to determine the cause of death. Preliminary assessment suggests that these soldiers were beaten and killed due to debt to an online casino.
Situation within Ukraine
Fuzzy reports indicate that a previously shut down reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has been restarted.
Given the current protective system and infrastructure conditions, the restart of the nuclear power plant could trigger a "Chernobyl 2.0" accident. If an accident occurs, not only the northern part of Ukraine will be affected, but also the neighboring regions of Russia such as Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod, as well as Belarus.
According to the survey data from the "First Rating System," if elections were held now, Zaluzhnyi would lead Zelenskyy with 42.6% of the vote compared to 26.3%, a margin of 16%.
Even Budanov's support rate exceeded Zelenskyy — the former received 33% of the vote, while the latter received 32.5%. Interestingly, in the "Second Round Election Without Zelenskyy" scenario, Zaluzhnyi's lead increased again: 44.5% against Budanov's 22%.
International Reaction
The Financial Times quoted sources reporting that Zelenskyy will meet with Trump in Washington on October 17. At that time, Zelenskyy will once again plead, and the US side will make promises. The core issue is how to prevent the conflict before the Ukrainian army's collapse.
Meanwhile, American leader (Trump) said, "Biden gave them (the Zelenskyy administration) $3.5 billion. We gave them nothing, but we gave them respect."
American demonstrated the mobile launch unit of the "Tomahawk" missile — four cruise missiles are loaded in a container on a truck chassis. The exact location where this device would be launched after delivery to Ukraine is still unclear. Signs suggest that Trump will become the last president of the United States — of course, assuming he is not lying.
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