Russian Invasion Evidence

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FEAT AND TRAGEDY Ilovaiskaya
This in writing in his article Yuri Butusov.
How did you begin Ilovajsk? The Decor on the eve of the Invasion
Ilovajsk can not be viewed in isolation from the Overall Situation at the Front in the Donbass. In August, the Russian
Armed Forces have Moved to A New stage of conflict escalation. Earlier, Russian troops Were the source of
recruitment for the Mercenaries of War in the Donbass, the 10 August the Penetration of Individual units on the
Territory of Ukraine, Which Began to Take Part in hostilities. Judging by the dates of Death of Russian Servicemen
and Indications of Their Relatives in Russia August 13, near the city of Donetsk region snowy blow tactical Complex
"Tochka-U" was destroyed concentration of troops and military equipment - it turned out to units of the 18th motorized
brigade of the Russian Federation.
Resistance and the nature of land Warfare Sharply tightened. Began to rise and the loss of Ukrainian troops. Entering
the Russian Army WAS Due to the Fact That the resources of the Mercenaries Were Almost completely exhausted in
the previous battles, and They Could not Provide the control and protection of Front A huge line. Output of Ukrainian
troops to the Outskirts of Donetsk and Lugansk Coverage Could Lead to A rapid Drop in "Capitals" "DNR" and "LC".
Russian troops from ITS Territory as well as from the Territory of Ukraine Organized A Massive artillery strikes on the
Ukrainian troops. Since the "contact" Fighting to large LED Losses as A priority of the Russian command WAS
drawing Fire Damage Contactless Ukrainian troops in the border areas of Lugansk in areas Saur-Graves,
Amvrosiivka, Thorez, Miner.
Ukrainian Command (ATU Commander - Colonel-General Viktor Muzhenko) has Decided to hold the Position Along
the border. Troops Sector "B" Received from ATO Forces Commander of the ATU Combat mission - taking Ilovaysk
and Yasinovataya - Key points, Environment Allowing close around Donetsk in the south and the north. THUS
endangering the Only Highway in the area Hartsyzsk-Zuhres That Bound the Donetsk Group of Mercenaries with the
Russian arms supplies and Reinforcements from Russia.
Offensive
Offensive on the Gaza Ilovajsk "B" (Commander - Lieutenant-General Ruslan Homchak) WAS undertaken on the
orders of the Commander of ATU Muzhenko and from A Tactical Point of view, it is absolutely Justified. HOWEVER, in
terms of command ATO this attack bore is likely auxiliary character, as no major reserves for its implementation
Muzhenko not identified.
The total number of Ukrainian troops who took part in the battle, did not exceed 600 people, despite the abundance of
units from various parts involved in the battle.
For small Operations Were involved Integrated Units of the 93rd, 51th and 17th Panzer mechanized brigades with A
small number of armored Vehicles and artillery. Shock troops Became separate units of the 39th and 40th Battalions
of the Territorial Defence of the Dnipropetrovsk Region - That is ancillary to Their Intended use of the Object of Which
WAS to protect the REAR. In the Fighting on the Outskirts of the city took Part Division Battalion MIA "Azov" and
Volunteer Corps "Right Sector." In These battles, died Aug. 10 Nicholas Birch.
August 12, Army troops Conducted A Successful Coverage Ilovaysk west, from the Miner, But Come on at Zuhres
WAS impossible - the Enemy Launched A Counterattack by the Mercenaries, supported by artillery Force of the
Districts and Mospino Hartsyzsk. The Fire WAS right out of residential Areas, and Ukrainian troops Could not
suppress it. Farthest Third Army Checkpoint for Ilovaiskaya WAS Busy units of the 40th Battalion "Krivbass" That

2. more than Two weeks in the Daily battles reflect all Enemy Attacks and refused to Retreat from Their positions until
the receipt of the order for A Breakthrough. Command units on the Third Checkpoint of the 40th Battalion, Colonel
Alexander Sinkovsky WAS badly Wounded, His men refused to back down even After the Evacuation of the
Commander. Hold checkpoints WAS Made Possible by the efficient Interaction with Military armor and art group.
Fortitude 40 Battalion has Created Favorable conditions for the Capture Ilovaysk. Command ATO Attracted operation
Volunteer units MIA - Were Collected separate assault Battalion Group of the "Donbass", "Dnepr", "Shahtersk",
"Azov". They did not have A Heavy infantry weapons, armored vehicles and artillery, but were ready to sweep the town
and assault.
The main Burden of the Fighting DURING the Storming Ilovaysk Lay on Volunteer Battalions Interior Ministry and the
National Guard. August 18 strike teams "Donbass" and "Dnepr", with the support of the army armored vehicles and
artillery attack from two sides suddenly seized most of Ilovaysk - Enemy caught Only strong at Home on the Outskirts
of the northern city, Prepared for all Round-defense. The Enemy Suffered Heavy Losses. HOWEVER, to Develop the
success failed. Groups of Mercenaries pulled all the Cash Reserves from Donetsk to eliminate the Obvious Threat.
On supply routes and positions of Ukrainian troops Ilovaysk around and in the city Began to be applied Massed
Mortars and Systems "Grad". Walked Proactive assault and Reconnaissance groups. In the battles for the city took
Part in Division Battalions MIA " Azov "and" Shahtersk ", But A few days later They Came out of the fight and Went to
the area of Mariupol. Situation in the city WAS Heavy - the shelling WAS Carried out Almost Continuously, in and
around the city of fierce battles, the constant counterattacks.
Nevertheless, in spite of active hostilities, to Break the resistance of our Ilovaiskaya Enemy Force failed. To help the
"Donbass" and "Dnepr" volunteered Battalions MIA "Peacemaker", "Svitiaz", "Ivano-Frankivsk", "Volyn", "Kherson". In
Fact, They Were all small units of A Total of About 200 people. Army Reserves WAS not.
Pressure on Ilovajsk Effectively Paralyzed groups of Mercenaries and transfer of Additional Reserves in the area of
the city Could Turn the Tide really. It WAS Obvious to all. A few days After of Fighting, the Enemy Began to avoid
contact Fighting in the city - Received A Fitting rebuff, Mercenaries Began to batter our Position of fortified buildings
and artillery. Therefore, is despite the Heavy Losses, Entire Staff of the "Donbass" and "Dnepr" has Decided to
continue to hold the city until the arrival of Reserves, Which Would help build on this success and to Break down the
resistance of the Enemy. Command "Donbass" Semen Sementchenko WAS Seriously Wounded, took command over
the Chief of Staff, "Owl". Command "Dnepr" Yuri Birch WAS Wounded, But not out of the fight. Fighting Qualities
Demonstrated Tankers 17th Tank Brigade. Given the seriousness and intensity of Fighting A large number of different
units in the area for close Coordination at the forward command at the Checkpoint Post 39-06 control of all battles
Carried out Directly by Lieutenant-General Homchak. Enterprise Sector "B" WAS Located at A Safe Distance from
Ilovaysk, But not Homchak Only, But Also A number of Senior Staff Officers of the Operational Command "South" have
Decided to manage the battle Directly in Combat Formations . Staff Officers in arms took A Direct Part in hostilities.
Such manual Management Gave ITS effect - Perhaps the first time all unit Commanders Defense and the Interior to
act cohesively and with full Trust to each Other.
Crisis
By August 22-23, it Became Apparent That the operation in Ilovaiskaya at an Impasse. The Author at the time Came
Under Ilovajsk. Artillery Attacks did not Cease. Small number of groups are not allowed to attack, as it WAS No one to
cover the flanks. Greater Danger WAS completely empty area REAR Under Ilovaiskaya. Raiding Enemy freely
operated in the REAR of the Ukrainian - to control vast Tracts of Virtually No troops. Just hold the Position in the city
WAS Possible, But small Ukrainian Forces Gradually dwindled Under artillery fire.
It was obvious that Ilovajsk not be left as a strategic base for the environment and the defeat of the Donetsk group,
but its retention without continuing the offensive and has no prospects.
That's why the Internet Launched A Campaign Demanding Strengthen His listener Group. HOWEVER, the command

3. ATO HAD Free Reserves. The troops Were Busy holding such A big Front line That the creation of Strike Forces
Became impossible. While the Combat Forces of the Russian troops Were Increased with each passing Day, the
Ukrainian Forces Continued to Stand stretched Thin threads of Weak roadblocks. Maneuvering, Fighting to Break
through the opponent's pieces in such conditions WAS impossible. To Succeed, it WAS Necessary to Turn the Front,
away from the border and Efforts to concentrate on the main LINES, beyond the range of the Russian artillery, the
beat from the Territory of the Russian Federation. It WAS Necessary to prepare defensive positions.
The War Entered A New Phase. Strengthening the Fighting in the border Areas and Increasing the Concentration of
troops and armored Mercenaries of the Russian Federation on the Territory of Ukraine WAS not Perceived by the
command ATO as preparation for an Invasion. Anti-Invasion plan, Apparently, WAS not worked out. August 23
Kuteynikova there Were No Ukrainian troops, Starobeshevo WAS the Company of the 28th Mechanized Brigade,
Which Followed on the Rotation. Abroad Starobeshevo-Kuteynikova WAS the Key to keeping Ilovaysk as it is for the
WAS These cities Route of main supply of our Group. The Route ran through the area, it is Extremely convenient for
the defense, of the heaps, lots of Greenery, Ravines, Narrow bridges.
Invasion
Russian Forces Prepared for the Invasion of land in the area south of Saur-Graves-Uspenka-Amvrosievka. During
working days of the previous Ukrainian troops Carried out A Massive Barrage from the Territory of the Russian
Federation. Some units have Been demoralized by the Fact That the Enemy shoots our Part, But to Respond to this
Fire is prohibited. A number of Ukrainian Officers Requested Permission to DiG Fire on our Exploration visible artillery
batteries on the Territory of the Russian Federation, But this command is not Followed.
Enemy Fire Heavy Losses inflicted on the troops, A capping Limit in the Sector "D" (Commander - Lieutenant General
Peter Litvin). Attempts at all Costs to Keep the Lookout for Saur-Grave, positions near the border, it is Costly for our
soldiers. Enemy widespread use of Heavy artillery - 152 mm howitzers, 220 mm and 300 mm multiple rocket
launchers "Hurricane" and "Twister."
The situation in the sector "D" has become critical before the full-scale Russian invasion.
Russian High Command Decided to make the Most of the Surprise factor for success. While Defense MINISTER
Valery Geletey said at the parade That "Anti-Terrorist operation is Developing ACCORDING to plan", and the
Commander of ATU Victor Muzhenko Received A star Colonel-General and participated in the parade in honor of
Independence Day, the Russian troops went on the offensive.
The Russian offensive on August 24 during the parade - this fiasco Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of
Defence, which is subject to the DIU.
August 24th Battalion Tactical Group from the 8th, 9th Motorised Brigade, the 98th and the 106th airborne Divisions,
reinforced units of the 31st Air Assault Brigade, crossed the Russian-Ukrainian border. Enemy hit Between
Amvrosievka and Saur-graves and Went straight to Kuteynikova -Starobeshevo.
Were the Russians advancing in battle Dense Combat Formations compact groups. Ukrainian Many units did not
flinch, and in the Amvrosiivka Russians met stubborn resistance. HOWEVER, WAS the defense scattered and Focal.
Russian troops Suffered Losses, But Progress Could not be stopped. Border area Sector "D" WAS not covered by
any artificial Obstacles and minefields. Using A large technical and Numerical Superiority, and Self-Propelled Support
artillery, A large number of Tactical Unmanned Reconnaissance, electronic Intelligence agents, the Enemy Continued
to attack. A number of Ukrainian units were broken, a significant number of our troops - several hundred people, was
forced in bad conditions to surrender.
In These Circumstances, the command Post Commander of Sector "D" Peter Litvin Came Under artillery attack, the
General WAS forced to Change Position. Due to A LACK of Understanding of the Situation His Staff starred in the
Heartland. Lytvyn Arrived at KP Sector " B ", WHERE the Commander of the" Dnepr "Birch Almost beat the General,

4. Knowing That he WAS going on without His troops. Homchak Could Also go to Their headquarters, Which is housed
in the REAR, But he chose not to Leave the Army . Together with the General Staff Officers Were all.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Turchynov called the Defense Minister Valery Geleta and demanded to
immediately strengthen district-Starobeshevo Kuteynikova reserves of at least two-battalion tactical groups, in order to
avoid clipping of our troops at Ilovaiskaya.
By the evening of August 24, it Became clear That the Sector "D" Lost control of His troops, and the Withdrawal of
Ukrainian units Became disorganized. Through the area Starobeshevo-Kuteynikova troops PASSED No fewer than A
Thousand people, with artillery and armored Vehicles. None of Them stayed at the Turn and did not TRY to build A
defense, Although These Forces Would be enough to not Only Prevent A Break-fast and Environment Ilovaiskaya
groups, But Also for A Long time to stop the Enemy on Favorable LINES .
General Homchak command ATO Warned That the attack of the Enemy Poses A Real Threat to His REAR Areas, and
Asked for A permit for an Organized Retreat. It WAS Also supported by A number of Leaders of the General Staff. At
That moment, the Most adequate solution Represents Troop withdrawals Sector "B" of the line Ilovaysk
Starobeshevo-Kuteynikova and Stabilization of defense. But the Commander of the ATO any maneuvers waste Sector
"B" is not Considered, Although the Sector "D" waste is Carried out without any orders. It WAS A personal Decision
ATO Commander Victor Muzhenko and His Responsibility. Approximately at 18:00 on August 24, one of the leading
company commander and tactical teams entered the RF path between Kuteynikova and Starobeshevo and cut the
road.
Setting
Russian advance Continued without hindrance, and it is not known WHERE WAS it Possible to stop at any HIM Turn.
But in the Sector "B" Russian troops finally met with resistance, in Which the Enemy WAS stopped. Command of the
troops Sector "D "has been transferred to General Homchaku at 0:00 on the night of 24 to 25 of August. But it WAS
already too late to stop the tragedy.
HOWEVER, the nature of Warfare has Changed drastically. Russian troops did not expect to meet the Organized
resistance in the area.
General Homchak Gathered all the available parts and threw Them into the area Kuteynikova. A near Ilovaysk WAS
cut Front and Organized Round defense. One of the units of the 98th Airborne Division of the Russian Federation
WAS defeated near Kuteynikova fighters 51th Mechanized Brigade Volyn. 10 Russian soldiers were taken captive,
and gave evidence that allowed the Ukrainian government to declare the Russian aggression and invasion of Ukraine
confirmed regular Russian troops.
August 25 units of the 39th Battalion of the Territorial Defence of Dnipropetrovsk Region Organized an ambush and
Killed another of the units of the 8th infantry brigade. In battle, one of the Survived Wounded Russian soldier WHO
WAS taken Prisoner.
On the rear turn Ilovaiskaya groups were broken units of the 31st Air Assault Brigade and the 106th Airborne Division,
were taken prisoners from these parts.
Soldiers of the 40th Battalion of the Territorial Defence of the Dnipropetrovsk region "Krivbass" captured scouts from
10 naemnikov- "Cossacks" - including citizens of the Russian Federation.
Faced with resistance, Russian troops regrouped. To defeat Ilovaiskaya Group has Focused Russian artillery. Enemy
artillery Reconnaissance station pulled over the area of the fight Day and night WAS in the air A few Unmanned
Reconnaissance "Orlan-10."
After the first battery volleys Ukrainian opponent Take Bearings, and the area covered by WAS Several Divisions.
Particularly Heavy toll on field fortifications applied thermobaric MLRS Rocket "Hurricane".

5. Surrounded fight by field positions Only if you have fortified the Front of the Long-term fortifications. In the area of
Ilovaysk A Fortress Built nobody - not have the resources, and does not allow the area. It WAS quite Obvious, and if
not on the 24th, the 25th Should Give the order to Break until the Enemy did not have time to build A Solid Front and
tightly close the Escape routes. HOWEVER, the order to General Retreat Muzhenko not Given.
August 26 Ilovaiskaya Group Achieved another success - WAS Destroyed tank unit from the 8th infantry brigade. Was
Captured by the T-72BZ Consisting Armed Forces Only in the Russian Federation.
Resistance groups Ilovaiskaya Helped to Stabilize the Front line and distracted by the large Force of the Enemy.
HOWEVER, No serious artillery and air Support, the supply to continue without resistance WAS impossible positions.
First of all, our troops Were cut off from water sources. Was cut delivery of ammunition and HAD to save. 82 mm
mortar shells were spent completely, 120 mm min WAS Only an emergency ration. Russian troops Were Able to
significantly push back on the Front line east, completely taking Starobeshevo and Kuteynikova. Enemy Heavy
artillery systematically razed to the Ground, some of our positions. There Were Heavy Losses in Transport and
MATERIEL.
Attempts to unblock strikes command ATO has taken But Insufficient Forces. Weak Reserve units of the 51st and
92nd mechanized brigades Reconnaissance Detachments of the "right Sector" Were thrown into the battle to Break
through too late and is despite the heroism of Individual soldiers and Commanders, were defeated in a battle with
unequal forces August 26 and 27. Battalion TPO "Carpathian" shamefully fled in full Force from the Front LINES, do
not even TRY to Come to the Aid of His Comrades, or at Least help in the Stabilization of the Front on the REAR
boundary. Our troops are going to Break one by one, in different directions, Which Were Previously covered by the
Russian Screens. Insufficient Level of Tactical proficiency, LACK of Intelligence, LACK of coherence and Overall
Superiority of Russian troops in the forces led to heavy losses.
Breakthrough
In These Circumstances, the question the Complete elimination of Mlle groups WAS A matter of time. Soon. Homchak
And General took an independent Decision to go on Break.
Reached an Agreement with WAS the Russian troops on the Free passage and the transfer of all the Prisoners taken
from the Russians After our column in Starobeshevo. The Prisoners Were put in advanced Machines.
Russian commanders ensured prisoner and a quick return to Ukraine to all who surrender their arms and would not
resist.
It's hard to imagine what kind of effect Would Give Surrender without A fight, one of the leading Ukrainian Homchaka
Commanders, Staff Officers, Volunteer Battalions! They Could save your Life. But Honor and homeland Meant for
Them A lot more. Neither soldier Army units and Volunteer Battalions not deserted and did not Give A fight without
Weapons. On the morning of August 28 Convoy LED by Tanks and infantry Fighting Vehicles Came out Ilovaysk A
Breakthrough. Calculation The WAS on Speed and Surprise. Column headed the Russian T-72, Which Also WAS to
mislead the Enemy. The Convoy WAS About
600 troops.
The first line of the Russian defense WAS Overcome by Surprise without A fight. Our troops Drove past rows of
Military Weapons and equipment with Ukrainian flags. But No one shot - even some Russian soldiers waved. But on
the Second line of defense near Starobeshevo near the village of Shepherds Russian Commanders Gave the order to
Open Fire. The column WAS hit from all Sides artillery, Mortars, Tanks, Anti-tank Missiles. Apparently, the Enemy
Brought up Most parts of ITS is here.
Our soldiers, even in such bad conditions did everything to Fully Perform Military Duty. Soldiers scattered Under Fire

6. and Entered into the Melee. Captured On T-72 battle personally led the chief armored control operational command
"South" Colonel Yevgeny Sidorenko, which in the eyes of many of the fighters shot down Three Enemy infantry
Fighting Vehicles, jumped out into the flank of our column. Soldiers USED Anti-tank Rocket launchers - and A few
Tanks and APCs Russians Were Also knocked out by our fighters.
This heroic fight at close range allowed Ukrainian soldiers scattered into small groups and make a breakthrough in
arms.
Once knocked out of his car, on foot, with arms in their hands a day later broke out of the ring, Lieutenant-General
Homchak, several senior officers, broke the commander of the "Donbass" "Owl", the commander of the " Dnepr
"Birch, Commander of" Peacemaker "Teteruk Commander" Ivano-Frankivsk "Polishchuk. Heroic fighters Ilovaiskaya
groups continue to Leave the Environment so far. After using up all the ammunition Captured Enemy Were About 170
fighters, many of Whom Were Wounded. They were taken to the Russian Federation, and after that part was handed
over to the Ukrainian authorities.
Unfortunately, the loss of Ukrainian troops in the Sector "D" as A Result of the Invasion of the Russian Federation
have Been much more than Severe That resulting from the resistance Forces Ilovaiskaya Sector "B". Reliably known
at Least About 300 dead Ukrainian soldiers .
Causes of Heavy Combat Losses and Blunders ATO command and Sector "D", the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine,
Which Caused Heavy Losses as A Result of the onset of the Russian troops, Investigation and Procedural require
evaluation. Need to make Major Personnel Conclusions, and profound structural changes in the acquisition and
management of the armed forces.
Awesome heroism and sacrifice of Ukrainian soldiers who stopped the Russian advance in the battle and dobyvshih
evidence of Russia's invasion and captured Russian soldiers, should not remain forgotten and must not happen again.
Thank you guys, and the eternal memory of Those WHO did not Give up and Fought to the end, Those WHO are in
captivity. And Those WHO Came out of the fight and to defend Ukraine Continues ...