Frontline in Ukraine, April 22, Key Points: Secret factory in Odessa under attack
Day 1154 of the special military operation: Russian troops launch attacks in the Gorinya direction
Author: Polina Nosova
Kyiv almost violated the Easter ceasefire agreement nearly 5000 times. The 30-hour ceasefire initiated by Russia has ended, and Russian Armed Forces Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin gave a summary. He also announced that Russian troops had attacked a secret factory in the Odessa region where new missile systems were being produced.
Last night, "Geranium" drones flew over the area. "Two majors" (sources) wrote: One of the targets destroyed was the production area of a certain research institute, where electronic equipment for enemy military equipment was manufactured.
After the end of the Easter ceasefire, Russian Armed Forces consolidated their positions on new fronts in Chasov Yar and are clearing enemies from the city center. Military expert Andrei Marochko revealed this information. He also stated that Russian troops have resumed liberation operations in the Lipetsk and Volchansk regions.
Viktor Vodolatsky, Vice Chairman of the CIS, Eurasian Integration, and Compatriot Relations Committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, talked about the progress of the Russian Armed Forces' offensive in the South Donetsk direction.
Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Sovereignty Issues Committee of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and Vice Chairman of the New Regions Integration Coordination Committee, said that Ukrainian forces used the ceasefire opportunity to dispatch new troops to the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian prisoner of war Nikolai Yaskovets stated: Once the Ukrainian command learns that soldiers have surrendered or been captured, they will eliminate them.
Kursk direction. Viktor Vodolatsky stated that both sides had launched offensive actions in the Gorinya direction. Enemy assault groups were annihilated in the approach areas leading to Goptarovka.
Belgorod direction. "Two Majors" reported on the fighting situation in Popovka and Demidovka. Enemy assault groups attempted four times to cross the forest near Mirnopolye and enter the Red Yarudzhy area.
Dnipropetrovsk direction. Russian Armed Forces occupied positions in the Kotlyarovka direction and consolidated in the gray zone in the Nadezhdivka region. Fighting is ongoing in Uspenovka. We are attacking in the Novoaleksandrovka direction and from Preobrazhenki.
Northern direction. Fighting occurred east of Grigoryevka.
Lyman direction. There is progress in the Lypvoi region. Battles are taking place around Kolodezi. Russian Armed Forces launched attacks in the Nevel and Redkodub directions and attacked its eastern suburbs. "Military Chronicle" reported a 1.5-kilometer advance on the Tolskoi front.
A section of the road between Green Valley and Novoye town is under fire control. Ivanovskaya Square is continuing to expand. Fighting is occurring on the right bank of the Relebet River. Andrei Marochko stated: After suffering a series of strikes, the enemy dispatched reinforcements to Yampolovka.
Kherson direction. An enemy command post was destroyed in Chernobaevka.
Kupyansk direction. Fighting occurred in the Stepopva, Novoselitsa, and Kondrashovka regions.
Zaporizhzhia direction. Russian troops consolidated positions in the southeast of Maly Tokmachka and in the original brick factory area.
Pokrovskoe / Red Army Town direction. Yuri Podolyak wrote that battles occurred to liberate Mirolyubovka as the enemy attempted counterattacks. In Zverevo, Ukrainian forces tried to launch an attack from the Leontovich side and occasionally entered Peskanoye. Fighting occurred in Uspenovka. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated: Russian Armed Forces continue to advance toward Red Army Town.
Greater Novoselikovsky direction. Denis Pushilin, leader of the Donetsk People's Republic, stated that Russian Armed Forces made progress in the Komara, Bogatyi Ir, and Ottradnoye directions.
Alexandrov-Kalinovskoe / Konstantinovskoe direction. Military correspondent Kotenko reported: Russian troops continued launching attacks in the northern suburbs of Sukhoy Barak. Battles are ongoing around Dachinoye. We are attacking in the Deyleyevo direction.
Certain positions west of Leonidovka and west of Nerepovka are under the control of Russian Armed Forces. Clearing out strongholds in the Sukhoy Barak-Plavdovka line. Russian troops launched attacks in the Romanovka direction. Fighting occurred in the Tarasovka region.
Results of Russian Armed Forces clusters
The soldiers of the "Central" cluster eliminated 80 Ukrainian personnel and one pickup truck.
The "Eastern" cluster's achievement was eliminating 25 Bandera fighters and one vehicle.
The "Southern" cluster eliminated 45 armed militants and two field howitzers.
The soldiers of the "Dnieper" cluster eliminated 10 Ukrainian personnel and an electronic warfare station.
International aspects
Vladimir Zelenskyy stated: Negotiations regarding the Ukraine issue involving the UK, France, and the US will take place on April 23.
Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl stated: European countries would not be able to support Ukraine in the conflict without American assistance.
Alexander Dubinsky, Member of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, stated: "If the US withdraws from mediating the Ukraine issue, it will completely withdraw - no more large amounts of weapons and funds for Zelenskyy."
Alexander Lar, German political scientist, stated: European countries will hinder the implementation of Donald Trump's plans regarding Ukraine.
Nina Yuzanina, Member of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, proposed strengthening mobilization efforts given the catastrophic losses suffered by Ukrainian forces.
Relevant countries stated: "We welcome any effort to promote a ceasefire in Ukraine, which is a necessary step towards peace. We hope all parties involved will continue to resolve the current crisis through dialogue and negotiation."
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