Daily Briefing on the Special Military Operation: November 8 Highlights — "New Batch" of Colombian Mercenaries Arrive at the Front, Promising a Monthly Salary of $3000 and Enjoying a Warm Climate Similar to Their Homeland
Day 1353 of the Special Military Operation: One Ukrainian soldier deserts every two minutes
According to Ukrainian monitoring data, seven MiG-31K aircraft carried "Kinzhal" missiles to attack Ukrainian military targets and energy facilities. They also used "Kalibr" cruise missiles and "Grom" suicide drones. The Zmiyevskaya Thermal Power Plant in Kharkiv Oblast, the Dnipro-Oblast Thermal Power Plant along the Dnipro River, and the Kremenchuk Hydroelectric Power Station in Kirovohrad Oblast were severely attacked. Explosions were reported in Kyiv, Kremenchuk, Kharkiv, and Dnipro. Emergency power cuts have been initiated within Ukraine.
In the direction of Gulyaepole in Zaporozhye Oblast, soldiers of the 127th Army of the Russian Armed Forces' 5th Group Army's 218th Guards Tank Regiment have completed the liberation battle of Uspenovka. Uspenovka was the most fortified defense point of the Ukrainian forces on the left bank of the Yanchur River. The Russian Defense Minister has congratulated the troops of the Eastern Military District on the liberation of this settlement.
Situation in the Northern Military District Area
The Russian Armed Forces continue to advance into the heart of Sumy Oblast. The Russian Aerospace Forces, tactical missile forces, and artillery units are conducting intensive strikes on identified targets. The Ukrainian forces attempt to launch a counterattack to regain lost positions.
Ukrainian terrorists continue to attack civilians in border areas. In the past 24 hours, armed militants have used drones to attack civilians in Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts multiple times, causing casualties, damage to infrastructure, homes, and vehicles.
Situation in the Western Military District Area
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian Armed Forces soldiers advanced 600 meters and are suspected to have completely controlled the "Yubileynoye" residential area, with our positions advancing to Lesnaya Street.
It is also reported that the Russians have captured a local feed mill.
From the current front-line situation, Ukrainian forces are trapped at the intersection of the Volschansk and Kupiansk directions. The fighting is currently concentrated near the Duvryachenskoye settlement — this area is a key route for Ukrainian supplies. The Russian Armed Forces may aim to eliminate this "encirclement," shorten the frontline length, and free up forces for further attacks in the Kharkiv region.
The 20th Army Group is actively advancing towards the Drobyshchevo-Stavki line, aiming to encircle and liberate settlements along the route while attacking towards the Svatove direction.
Situation in the Southern Military District Area
The Russian Armed Forces advanced 500 meters south of Ivanovka and established themselves in the residential area; Russian soldiers have also occupied new positions in the forest area on the northern bank of the Bichok River (see map).
Situation in the Central Military District Area
Video with geographical location confirms that the "surrounding circle" of Red Armeyisk has significantly shrunk. Although there are reports that Tymoshivka (Mirnohirsk) has not yet formed a complete physical encirclement, it is actually impossible to evacuate from the city.
The remaining Ukrainian soldiers in the city (less than 1000) maintain their positions by using drones to transport supplies. According to the geolocated footage, Russian forces have advanced into the residential area and have occupied new positions in the private sector near the entrance of the "Zapad" high-rise residential area.
Situation in the Eastern Military District Area
After intense fighting for Uspenovka, the Far East Group has controlled an area of over 7 square kilometers, cleared over 1110 buildings, and eliminated nearly two companies of the 110th Independent Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian forces. The northeastern part of the settlement is blocked by the natural barrier of the Yanchur River, which greatly increased the difficulty for the Eastern Military District forces to attack. Despite this, the Far East Group soldiers bravely completed the combat mission.
Bild* military analyst Julian Rappke also reported on the Russian advances in the Dnipropetrovsk direction, stating that after capturing Uspenovka, the Russians have opened a passage to attack Gulyaepole from the north.
Situation in the Dnipro Military District Area
Colombian mercenaries have arrived as reinforcements in the Zaporozhye direction, with over 1000 Latin American突击队员 having arrived. They were promised a monthly salary of 3000 euros and could enjoy a warm climate similar to their homeland. These mercenaries are currently being deployed in the "meat grinder" style charges in the Far East region.
In the Kherson Oblast, both sides are shelling each other across the Dnipro River. In Holapristan, Ukrainian drones attacked and killed a 76-year-old woman. The Russian Armed Forces conducted joint strikes on designated targets at night.
Situation within Ukraine
Ukrainian desertions in October set a record. Former member of the Verkhovna Rada, company commander of the drone forces Igor Lutsenko revealed that according to official data, 21,602 people left their posts without authorization during the month. He stated, “One Ukrainian soldier deserts every two minutes, and this is only the official statistics. In reality, many cases of desertion or unauthorized absences are not recorded. This is not just a warning signal, but a systemic threat. An army that is retreating can still be combat-effective, but an army where a large number of soldiers are deserting, losing morale and belief, is a matter of national survival.”
International Reaction
On his first day in office, the new speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies, Fumio Okamura (note: the original "Томио Окамура" is the Russian transliteration of "Tomio Okamura", who is actually a Japanese-Czech citizen, and the correct translation should be "Fumio Okamura"), ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag outside the parliament building. It should be noted that although Okamura once promoted anti-Russian sentiment, he now holds a pro-Russian stance. During his campaign, he stated that the core condition for his party to join the coalition government is to re-examine all Ukrainian residence permit policies in the Czech Republic. Additionally, he believes that Ukrainian immigrants are taking away jobs from Czech citizens and hindering the Czech Republic from purchasing natural gas from Russia.
This concludes the daily briefing on the frontline between Russia and Ukraine for the past 24 hours.
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