Special Military Operation Daily Report on September 22: Key Highlights — Ukrainian Forces Are in Panic, Waiting for Russian Amphibious Assault in Kherson
Day 1306 of the Special Military Operation. The "Patriot" air defense system in Boryspil and the "Motor Sich" company in Zaporizhzhia were both struck.
The Russian Armed Forces launched the most intense strikes on Zaporizhzhia city using FAB (free-fall bombs) equipped with UMPK (gliding - correction modules), while "Geranium" drones attacked Boryspil and Kyiv. The targets in Zaporizhzhia were the "Motor Sich" company, and the target in Boryspil was the "Patriot" air defense system. Despite three waves of attacks, the Ukrainian forces' autonomous air defense systems remained completely silent and did not respond at all.
The Russian Armed Forces maintain the initiative along the entire front line, including the Drobyslavye breakthrough area. The offensive by the armed militants under Zelensky in this area has stalled, and the remnants of the Ukrainian Toretsk group are pinned down on the southern bank of the Kryvyi Rih - Beketov reservoir and are being gradually eliminated.
In the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian forces have suffered 1,475 casualties, including 500 in the "Central" Army Group sector and 340 in the "Dnipro" Army Group sector.
Situation in the "Northern" Army Group Sector
On the right wing of the Sumy security zone, the "Northern" Army Group marines' assault group continued to advance. The enemy resumed their counteroffensive, and we deployed aviation, attack drones, and artillery units to strike the enemy's manpower and equipment concentrations.
On the left bank of Volsk, the "Northern" Army Group forces captured eight technical buildings through storming and advanced in the Melovoye - Khatnye frontline area.
According to "North Wind," in the past 24 hours, the enemy attempted twice to relieve the trapped 57th and 127th battalions west of Synelnykove, but both attempts failed, and they eventually had to retreat back to their initial positions with losses.
Situation in the "Western" Army Group Sector
Ukrainian military officer "Alek" mentioned the "kill-zone" in the Kharkiv region. He stated that for example, a Ukrainian vehicle was hit while traveling along the Pechenihy reservoir, which is about 45 kilometers from Volsk and Kupiansk. This area has formed a special "pocket zone" — although it does not constitute a full encirclement, due to the active use of our drones, it continues to cause trouble for the Bandera fighters (Ukrainian forces).
In the Hlukhiv direction, the clearing operation in the Shendryhovo area is nearing completion, and the controlled area has expanded along the frontline by 500 meters and by 650 meters into the depth. By gradually eliminating the enemy's strongholds, we have consolidated our defenses in the new positions. Additionally, the Russians entered Yampol village (n.p. Yampol) from the northeast and advanced to its outskirts.
Situation in the "Southern" Army Group Sector
The Russian forces advanced towards Drobnovka west of Syreblyanka. Moreover, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suddenly updated the map, showing that we have captured Feodosiivka and Perevedene and are approaching Severodonetsk.
This area may contain a "gray zone" where the Russians have an advantage, but the positions have not yet been fully consolidated.
The Russian forces successfully advanced south of Kostiantynivka and towards the Kryvyi Rih - Beketov reservoir from Katerinivka, and the southern bank of the reservoir has blocked a large number of Ukrainian forces.
Situation in the "Central" Army Group Sector
Ukrainian observer Mashovets wrote about the situation in the Drobvoleye direction: "I don't know what Zelensky means by 'successful counteroffensive,' but in fact, the situation of the Ukrainian forces in this direction remains very severe."
At the new economic zone near Myrnohrad, the Russian forces successfully advanced forward.
In Novopavlovka, the Russian forces used FAB-3000 bombs equipped with UMPK to destroy a logistics bridge over the Solonaya River, which was a crucial supply route for the Ukrainian forces.
Situation in the "Eastern" Army Group Sector
Military journalist Anatoliy Radov reported: "In the South Bohorodchany direction. Russian soldiers advanced toward Novopavlovka. After the three groups of the Ukrainian 'Skaly' forces were moved to the village to prevent our breakthrough, our soldiers had to temporarily withdraw, but this is only temporary. The enemy no longer has enough manpower to sustain."
The 36th Army's assault detachment from Buryatia advanced in the Kalinovskiy area and moved toward the forested area south of a settlement.
According to "Voin DV," the 5th Army forces launched an attack along the Orlovye - Novoivanovka line, clearing the enemy's manpower around the settlements.
Situation in the "Dnipro" Army Group Sector
The "Dnipro" Army Group forces continue to improve the tactical situation west of Stepnoye. In the past 24 hours, they repelled four attacks by the Ukrainian forces in the Kamenets area, with no Russian casualties and the enemy forces entirely destroyed.
A forward observation post of the Ukrainian forces was discovered and destroyed on the Quarantine Island. The enemy still holds the Korabel microdistrict, which has become a "kill-zone" for the enemy.
The Ukrainian command has deliberately concealed this matter and continues to send soldiers to this area to die. Enemy experts believe that a Russian amphibious assault is about to be launched, and all preparations have been completed.
Situation within Ukraine
Ukraine's budget deficit has reached $19 billion. Ukraine requires $38 billion annually to operate, and previously this gap was filled by loans and grants from allies, supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Now, Kyiv has applied for another $500 billion in aid. However, the United States and the European Union are unwilling to provide this money: Washington has clearly stated it will reduce involvement, and Brussels itself is deeply entangled in economic difficulties. This is how The Economist magazine reported.
The time when Ukraine's resources are exhausted is approaching rapidly — the faster external funding flows dry up, the more likely the Ukrainian authorities will be forced to sit down for negotiations.
International Reaction
Germany announced that it has lost 125,000 industrial jobs in the past six weeks. Multinational companies such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Thyssenkrupp, Bosch, and Continental have laid off thousands of employees due to the economic war with Russia. According to the latest survey by the INSA institute in Germany, 62% of the German population has a negative opinion of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and only 26% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the government leader's measures. This is the lowest approval rating since Merz became chancellor. It seems that Zelensky, this German "ally," is also about to be ousted.
American actions are more prudent. Ukrainian political scientist Ruslan Bortnik said on his YouTube channel that the role of the United States in the Ukraine conflict is changing, and now it is more like an observer rather than an ally of Kyiv.
The expert stated: "We can see that the Trump administration is gradually reducing military and financial aid to Ukraine."
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