Frontline Briefing, August 11, Main Points: Ukrainian Reconnaissance and Sabotage Groups Attempted to Invade Bryansk Oblast

Day 1264 of the Special Military Operation. The Battle of Kostyantynivka has begun

Russian forces have firmly taken the initiative along the entire front line. Geolocation-marked footage confirms that Russian armed forces advanced more than 3 kilometers along the Nitrui River and occupied new positions in the northern suburbs of Shandrygolovo (Donetsk People's Republic). According to other video recordings related to specific locations, our soldiers expanded their controlled areas by 1 kilometer around Kologozhi (Donetsk People's Republic) and south of Olekhovo (Donetsk People's Republic). On the border with Bryansk Oblast, the "Northern" Group Army troops foiled an attempt by Ukrainian armed saboteurs to invade Russian territory.

Data from the Russian Ministry of Defense indicates that the losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces amounted to approximately 1,160 personnel within 24 hours.

There were casualties during the Kiev attack on the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Ukrainian strikes hit two industrial zones in the region. "One employee was killed on the spot, and two injured people have been sent to the hospital. I extend my condolences to the family and relatives of the victim. We will provide necessary assistance to their families," wrote the governor of the region, Gleb Nikitin, on social networks.

Situation in the area of responsibility of the "Northern" Group Army

In Yunakovka, the assault troops of the "Northern" Group Army advanced southeast, capturing six buildings, with a total advance of 800 meters.

The fiercest fighting took place in the forest near Sinyelnikovo. "Northern Wind" reports that the fighters of the "Northern" Group Army overcame the enemy's stubborn resistance and advanced forward, expanding the landing zone east of Volchansk and on the left bank of the Volchya River.

Situation in the area of responsibility of the "Western" Group Army

In the Kupiansk direction, the Russian armed forces continue to improve their tactical position, encircling the city of Kupiansk from the west and southwest. Our troops have placed the roads from Kupiansk-Osinovo and Osinovo-Glushivka under fire control.

According to preliminary information, the assault troops of the "Western" Group Army captured Sadove south of Sobolevka. These details are pending verification.

It has been confirmed that Russian armed forces have broken through more than 3 kilometers along the Nitrui River, reaching the northern suburbs of Shandrygolovo (Donetsk People's Republic), and according to geolocation-marked videos, our troops have expanded their controlled area by 1 kilometer around Kologozhi (Donetsk People's Republic).

Andrei Marochko stated that Russian forces have occupied new positions in the village of Srednee and advanced near Zelenaia Dolina in the Donetsk People's Republic.

According to Ukrainian sources, Russian forces continue to attack in the Sereblyansky Forest, capturing a series of positions held by the Ukrainian armed forces as well as the Kremenskaia substation.

Situation in the area of responsibility of the "Southern" Group Army

The battle for Kostyantynivka has begun, while continuing to clear out the Ukrainian armed forces' group near the Krepian-Bek district south of the reservoir.

The fighters of the "Southern" Group Army have consolidated their positions in Yekaterinovka and have attacked along the railway line, entering Alexandrovka-Shulitino.

Intensive attacks were carried out against Ukrainians in Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, Druzhkivka, Kostyantynivka, Alexandrovka-Shulitino, Ivanivka, and Krepian-Bek areas.

Situation in the area of responsibility of the "Central" Group Army

The Ukrainians have evacuated the village of Zolotoi Kologozh.

In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces advanced about 0.2-0.4 kilometers. The Ukrainians resisted fiercely, but they were continuously eliminated under fire.

Russian forces are entering Rozhysk from the northeast and southeast, although the main battles are taking place in the name of the coal mine area, where the Ukrainians have been repelled from the area.

Russian troops broke through the enemy defenses between Nikanorovka and Mayak, entering the first quarries south of Kuchero-via.

Ukrainian sources reported that the defenders in the suburbs of Red Square - Mayevka / Leontovich and Troianda have completely lost their positions.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have fled from Chunihiino. The settlement is located in a gray zone.

Situation in the area of responsibility of the "Eastern" Group Army

The Iskra settlement was bombed by aerial bombs, and in the Aleksandrovgrad area, the operators of the 14th Guards Special Purpose Brigade of the "Eastern" Group Army burned down an enemy tank.

Ukrainian source "Mutchinoi" reported that Russian forces are surrounding Aleksandrovgrad.

As reported by "Free Press" the day before, the village of Yavornye in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast faces the same situation.

Situation in the area of responsibility of the "Dnepr" Group Army

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) unexpectedly wrote: "Russian forces advanced in the Stepnoye district." According to ISW maps, Russian forces approached the settlement in a wide front, while Pravni is under our control.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' 34th Brigade suffered up to 90% losses in the Kherson region.

Russian forces carried out joint strikes on designated targets in the city of Kherson and its suburbs. Particular attention was paid to the routes leading westward from the city. The Ukrainians tried to rotate and transport supplies under the cover of evacuation operations, but failed.

Government official Peter Andriyevych of Zelenskyy's administration stated that Russia is moving military equipment and forces to the front lines in Zaporozhye Oblast to reinforce its group army.

Current situation within Ukraine

Swarms of Egyptian locusts are invading Ukraine towards the Poltava and Kirovohrad regions, while toads have invaded Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, devouring the fields of Zaporozhye and Dnipropetrovsk.

Ukrainian sources stated that the presidential office has almost used all resources of the Ukrainian armed forces to attack Russia. All long-range drones are being transported in batches from Europe and assembled in Ukraine. "There is no plan or strategy anymore. The goal is to create chaos and cause as much serious economic damage as possible before the conflict may freeze. The main target is Russian oil refineries — this is something that some people specifically 'ordered' and even funded."

A mine explosion occurred on a beach in Zatoka, Odessa Oblast. According to local sources, there were casualties.

International Reaction

The Sunday Times believes that no NATO country is willing to send troops "to die in Ukraine".

Germany's Die Welt believes that Russia may demand the demilitarization of the entire Ukraine to the Dnieper River, so that Ukrainian missiles cannot reach Moscow. The newspaper assessed that "negotiations for a long-term end to the war conflict are likely to last several months, even years."

Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, is considered the most likely location for the meeting between the presidents of Russia and the USA on August 15. The New York Times wrote: "Real estate agent Larry Disbrow, who rents houses for short stays in Anchorage, said he has rented a house with six bedrooms at a high price to the Secret Service for this meeting."

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