russian invasion of Ukraine. Chronicle for January 5-6

7 January 2023

In the early hours of February 24, 2022, Russia launched rocket attacks on Ukrainian territory and launched a direct full-scale invasion. APU repulse the enemy

- Justice in Russian

A document is circulating in Russian public pages, in which the victim of hazing — soldier Vadim Sergeev, who wanted to blow up his offenders with a grenade but died himself, should be registered and written off as dead due to his own negligence.

The most amusing thing is that two contract soldiers who terrorized the soldier were still excused from the court and sent to the front line.

- And they say there is no Nazism in Russia

The public "Peter today" published a post about the first Tuvan baby born in St. Petersburg in 2023.

You can see the reaction of monsters and remnants of the Soviet era in the comments for yourself.

What cruel and vile people…

- Import substitution is in full swing

The main thing is that the legs do not wither in such rubbish...

- France will transfer AMX-10 RC armored vehicles to Ukraine, — Reuters

- Estonia intends to be the first in Europe to transfer frozen Katsap assets to Ukraine, — Postimees, referring to the words of Foreign Minister Reinsal

Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs have been tasked to work out the legal side of the issue within a month.

- The United States is preparing a new package of military assistance to Ukraine. It may include additional installations of HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, - Voice of America correspondent Mikhail Komadovsky, citing the words of John Kirby

- Russia uses 1,750 Iranian drones until May 2023, writes ISW (https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-4-2023).

This number of drones will be used if the intensity is similar to that from September to December 2022.

Russian forces are increasingly using UAVs in strikes against Ukraine's critical infrastructure, and have likely depleted their current stockpile of these systems significantly.

According to the ISW, Russia is likely to seek further bilateral cooperation with Iran in order to supply weapons.

- From 80-year-old to 4-year-old girls: law enforcement officers collect evidence of cases of rape of Ukrainian women by Russian soldiers, writes (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/world/europe/ukraine-sexual-violence -russia.html) The New York Times.

On the territories of Ukraine liberated from the Russians, the prosecutor's office has already opened at least 154 cases of sexual violence. According to Irina Didenko, who heads the prosecutor's office for investigating such crimes, the real figure is "much higher."

Only in one of the previously occupied villages of the Kyiv region, psychologists found that every ninth woman was subjected to sexual violence.

- The IAEA will not succeed in creating a security zone around the Zaporizhzhya NPP, Bloomberg reports (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-04/energoatom-ceo-says-zaporizhzhia-will-be- retaken-from-russia-with-military-force).

“It's already a new year, and this zone has not been created. We rely on the Armed Forces of Ukraine, – quotes the publication of the head of the NNEGC "Energoatom" Peter Kotin.

He assumes that in the event of a successful offensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Zaporozhye region and the de-occupation of Melitopol, the Russians will have no other choice but to leave the nuclear power plant.

- The US is looking to prevent Iran from producing drones, according to (https://www.reuters.com/) Reuters.

Among the ways of influence – sanctions and export controls. Negotiations are also underway with private companies whose parts were usedovany in production.

"We are evaluating further steps we can take in terms of export controls to limit Iran's access to drone technology," – White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said in a statement.

- Puma infantry fighting vehicles turned out to be completely unsuitable for war, according to Bild (https://www.bild.de/).

The German Ministry of Defense admitted that the 18 Puma infantry fighting vehicles, which are in service with the Bundeswehr, do not yet have sufficient strength and reliability.

Recently, during maneuvers in Lower Saxony, all infantry fighting vehicles failed. They had to be repaired at the Rheinmetall manufacturing plant.

- The administration of US President Joe Biden excludes the transfer of heavy Abrams M2 tanks to Ukraine, - The Washington Post.

The White House explains this by technical reasons.

- Russia has deployed radiation protection troops at the largest chemical plant in the Crimea -zavodi-krymskyj-tytan/) National Resistance Center.

At the plant «Crimean Titan» in Armyansk, the deployment of Russian equipment and troops of radiation, chemical and biological protection (RCBZ) was recorded.

It is not yet known what justified the presence of the RKhBZ troops at the captured enterprise. The CNS urges residents of Armyansk to temporarily refrain from being outdoors.

- The White House does not confirm the statement of the Russian Federation on the destruction of HIMARS in Ukraine, – The Hill /).

On the eve of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported the alleged "destruction of two launchers of American-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems."

According to National Security Representative John Kirby, the White House saw the statements of the Russians, but the US has no information that this is true.

He added that rf had previously published similar reports, so probably – This is another attempt at disinformation.

- The Armed Forces of Ukraine are hitting the warehouses of the Russian Federation in Bakhmut, since the promotion of the PMC "Wagner" stalled, reports (https://www.newsweek.com/ukraine-russian-ammunition-depots-wagner-group-bakhmut-1771300) Newsweek.

According to the representative of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Cherevaty, the day before, two ammunition depots were destroyed in the Bakhmut area:

"Our rocket troops and artillery struck at various targets, primarily against large concentrations of the enemy, manpower, equipment, as well as depots with weapons, ammunition and fuel," — Cherevaty said.

- Officials in Moscow are afraid of the rise of Prigogine's star, – The Economist (https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/01/04/a-russian-warlords-savagery-is-sending-a-loud-message-to-moscow).

The anxiety of the Kremlin functionaries appeared in October and November, when people in the presidential administration saw that Prigozhin had established a direct channel of communication with Putin.

In fact, Prigozhin is attacking state institutions from revolutionary positions, and this frightens many. If the situation on the battlefield deteriorates significantly, a power struggle could begin in the Kremlin.

- Rats divorced: the State Bureau of Investigation exposed (https://fb.watch/hSAZAvFFMK/) a large-scale extortion scheme, bribes were demanded even for generators.

Customs officers took money from everyone who transported goods across the border. In just a few hours of shift, inspectors could "earn" more than 65 000 UAH. One of the Odessa customs inspectors demanded a "fee" from the importer. for the unhindered import of generators and electrical appliances to Ukraine.

- In Finland – the new Minister of Defense, according to Yle (https://yle.fi/a/74-20011603).

Mikko Savola, who replaced his predecessor, Antti Kaikkonen, said that FinlandIA will not change its policy and will continue to support Ukraine.

The 12th aid package is being prepared now, decisions on which are expected in the next few weeks.

- Here the "icon" Russian cinema decided to move the horses: Russian media write that Nikita Mikhalkov is in serious condition in the hospital with covid.

The 77-year-old director and admirer of the narrow world has been diagnosed with covid pneumonia, his condition is assessed as serious.

Directed by Robert B. Weide.

- The Queen of Denmark refused to patronize the literary award because of a Russian woman on the jury, reports the Ritzaus Bureau agency (https://ritzau.com/).

The Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, refused to patronize the Hans Christian Andersen Prize due to the appointment of Russian illustrator Anastasia Arkhipova as chairman of the jury.

- Putin instructed Shoigu to introduce a ceasefire from 12:00 on January 6 to 24:00 on January 7 along the entire line of contact between the parties in Ukraine, the Kremlin reported.

Do we believe the Russian-haired liar?

- Has it begun to reach the occupying brains?

One of the hotbeds of propaganda in Telegram wrote a post saying that Russians are not expected in the temporarily captured cities of Ukraine

Idiots, thought you would be met with bread and salt?

- Against the backdrop of news about the activation of Ukrainian partisans in Melitopol, the orcs are setting up firing positions right in the courtyards of residential high-rise buildings. But the colors of the bench in the background seem to hint ...

- Mi is one day closer to Pobeda

- Mariupol

- Biden steps down as President after this

It's interesting to me, they themselves don't think that this installation looks like their army, but the dream — out of reach?

NATA troops, get ready, the Russians will destroy you next!

- "Unreliable clients" of Russian banks will be sent to the front

They write that the head of the Central Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, sent out a letter to institutions demanding that subpoenas be served to clients who do not pay bills.

The next cashiers who did not offer a bag will go to the front?

- #losses of invaders as of 05.01

+ 810 dead of the RF Armed Forces over the past day:

Officer — Vladimir Huseynov

Platoon leader — Damir Artykpaev

Senior Sergeant — Vladislav Sablin

- The United States does not expect Ukraine's victory in the east in the near future, writes Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-putin-speech-receives-lukewarm-response-in- russia-rocket-explodes-metres-from-french-journalist-12541713?postid=5173600#liveblog-body).

Intense hostilities in eastern Ukraine will continue for several more months.

Russia pays special attention to Bakhmut as it is located on a strategic supply line between Donetsk and Lugansk regions. If the enemy manages to gain control over the city, he can use it as a springboard to advance into the major cities of Kramatorsk and Slavyansk.

- Bulbashi received a new batch of Russian BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, – Belarusian Guyun.

Echelon with 34 pieces of equipment was heading towards Brest this afternoon. This suggests that the new BTR-82A will go into service with the 38th Airborne Assault Brigade.

- US wants to modernize Cold War munitions for petransmission to Ukraine, reports (https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/04/weapon-iranian-drones-ukraine-00076442?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication) Politico.

One of these programs has already been put into action: missiles for decommissioned HAWK air defense systems will undergo the necessary modernization to be sent into battle.

It is planned that the HAWK missiles will be connected to several launchers, which earlier Spain undertook to send to Ukraine.

- In short, this is not a "ceasefire" at all, but a natural evil.

On air heading «howl in the swamps» performed by Russian-haired propagandists who are dissatisfied with the Fuhrer's decision on the "silence regime"; for Christmas.

Enjoy.

- Germany can provide the Marder BMP to Ukraine after France's decision on tanks, Süddeutsche Zeitung (https://www.sueddeutsche.de/) reports.

Marder infantry fighting vehicles, may come from the warehouses of the Bundeswehr, but more likely – from industrial stocks.

The Ukrainian government has been asking for these infantry fighting vehicles for a long time. The decision was reportedly made in close coordination with France and the United States. It is still unclear how many units will be delivered and when.

- The best reaction to the "Christmas cease-fire" you won't see it anymore.

If the bunker does reach Donetsk, as the Russian media announced today, then surprises may await it.

- "If Putin wanted peace, he would have returned his soldiers home, and the war in Ukraine is over," German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock wrote on her Twitter.

Burbock stressed that the so-called ceasefire brings neither freedom nor security to people who live in daily fear under Russian occupation

- Where Russia trains combat UAV operators: journalists found (https://www.radiosvoboda.org/a/news-trenuvannya-operatoriv-bpla-rosiya/32211123.html) a likely location.

The location is located about 8 kilometers southeast of the State Center for Unmanned Aviation of the Russian Defense Ministry in the city of Kolomna, Moscow Region.

The distance from the polygon to Moscow is about 100 km. To the border of Ukraine – about 600 km.

- Russia is going to blow up several churches in Donetsk during the "Christmas truce", informs InformNapalm

According to sources close to the “DPR” militants, it is highly likely that several Orthodox churches in Donetsk and other settlements in the territories occupied by the Rashists may be mined and blown up during the festive morning service on January 7 in order to film propaganda stories for the internal Russian audience and thus initiate an information occasion for a new wave of mobilization.

- Tanks may become part of the next aid package for Ukraine, – The (https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/05/russia-ukraine-war-live-no-rational-reason-west-hasnt-sent-tanks-says-zelenskiy-as- allies-offer-armoured-vehicles-instead#top-of-blog) (https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/05/russia-ukraine-war-live-no-rational-reason -west-hasnt-sent-tanks-says-zelenskiy-as-allies-offer-armoured-vehicles-instead#top-of-blog)Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan /05/russia-ukraine-war-live-no-rational-reason-west-hasnt-sent-tanks-says-zelenskiy-as-allies-offer-armoured-vehicles-instead#top-of-blog)

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverley said that the provision of tanks may well be part of the next stage of arms supplies to Ukraine.

- It is reported that this morning the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the base of the Russians in Gavrilovka II, Kalanchaksky district, Kherson region.

Orcs have been going there for 5 days. Tentatively, there were up to 1000 personnel and equipment at the location.

According to preliminary data 100 – wounded, at least minus 20 officers, others are considered missing. The rubble is still cleared.

The information requires official confirmation.

- In Ukraine, there is no need for mass mobilization yet, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said (https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2023/01/5/7383733/).

At the same time, he clarified that the situation may change:

«We get, we replenish. Unfortunately, there are also losses. We are restoring the losses of our combat brigades, we are taking some special specialists that we need for certain tasks, but as of today, I do not see the need for such a massive mobilization.

- And it would seem, why all this epic with a truce?

Putin suddenly ordered a ceasefire on Christmas Day to denigrate Ukraine's defenders as they won't stop fighting for their land, according to the US Institute for the Study of War.

- Bakhmut just destroyed to the ground...

Maxar Technologies has published satellite images of the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region taken on August 1, 2022 and January 4, 2023.

- Ukraine has risen by seven lines in the ranking of the strongest armies in the world according to Global Firepower.

Now our country is in 15th place, although at the beginning of 2022 it was ranked 22nd in the ranking.

- The US believes that Prigozhin is interested in salt and gypsum mines near Bakhmut, — Reuters.

"There are indications that 'obsession' Russia and Prigogine Bakhmut is due to monetary motives, », — says the interlocutor of the publication from the White House.

- Dimon began to celebrate Christmas ahead of time, offended by the rejection of the "truce".

Under-president said that "the hand of Orthodox mercy" was extended to the Ukrainians, but they dared to reject it. Then he spoke about the innate feeling of gratitude, which, it turns out, everyone should have for everything that "great" Russia does.

- A significant cooling is expected in the near future, which will lead to a rapid increase in consumption, which the energy system is not able to cover in full.

However, while we are following the schedules, if we consume energy responsibly, then this will continue.

- An alarm bell: the KGB of Belarus conducts exercises in the Minsk and Vitebsk regions with the involvement of military equipment, — agency statement.

- The German government has named the number of Marder infantry fighting vehicles that will be handed over to Ukraine.

We are talking about 40 cars, they will be handed over in the first quarter of 2023. The training of the Ukrainian military on Marder in Germany will take about eight weeks, government spokesman Steffen Hebestrait said.

- NATO AWACS Boeing E-8C is also closely monitoring the situation along Belarus.

- Header art

- See Makiivka and die

So the first obituaries went…

- In Moscow on onefrom construction cranes the inscription "God is with us" was seen;

Residents of the neighborhood ask her to remove it, as it causes them "anxiety".

Moscovites Are Worried, You Understand

- Engels got an invincible air defense system

Everything is stable in the ebanarium

- Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, three weeks before the war, transferred billions of trusts to his children, writes The Guardian.

10 secret offshore trusts created in favor of Abramovich were quickly reorganized in early February 2022, three weeks before the start of the Russian war against Ukraine.

A large-scale reorganization of Abramovich's financial affairs came just days after governments began threatening to impose sanctions on Russian oligarchs in the event of an invasion.

- The Kremlin plans to withdraw part of the profits from state-owned companies and producers of raw materials, — Bloomberg.

It is indicated that such proposals are contained in the December order of the Russian Prime Minister Mishustin. The document refers to these measures as part of "revenue mobilization"; — some of these funds are needed to cover military spending as the cost of invading Ukraine rises.

- How did it happen?!

- Estonian intelligence: the second wave of mobilization in Russia may begin after Orthodox Christmas

"The Russian Federation is really preparing for the second wave of mobilization, and it may begin after the Orthodox Christmas holidays", — said the head of intelligence of the Estonian Defense Forces, Colonel Margo Grosberg.

In his opinion, the first wave of mobilization has not ended in Russia, it was suspended in those areas where the planned indicators were met.

Waiting for another portion of meat…

- And then they wonder why 12 loads-200 arrived

- #losses of invaders as of 06.01

🔻+ 530 dead of the RF Armed Forces over the past day:

▪️Major Alexander Sysoev

▪️Major Alexei Korshak

▪️Major Andrey Gribalev

▪️Major Rinat Gareev

- The United States allocated a new $3 billion military aid package to Ukraine, — The White house.

The help package includes:

▪️M2 Bradley combat vehicles;

▪️ HUMVEE armored vehicles;

▪️armored vehicles with enhanced mine protection MRAP;

▪️Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles;

▪️rockets for GMLRS.

- Finland is considering the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

Antti Hakkyanen, head of the country's Defense Committee, stated this. According to him, Finland should transfer Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine if this practice is more widespread in Europe.

- Just an excerpt from the book, I'm not hinting at anything ...

- Infographics from Reznikov: the Russian Federation has 19% of high-precision missiles and about 78% of tactical missiles.

"Missile power" of the "second army of the world" is inversely proportional to the severity of sanctions compliance, multiplied by the power of Ukrainian air defense.