[NewsFront] 23:30 Through the operational lines of the DPR Representative Office in the JCCC on April 4, as of 23:30, additional information was received about damage as a result of artillery attack by the Air Forces of the cities of the Republic: Donetsk (Kuibyshevsky district): - st. Vasilchenko, 18 – direct hit in a private residential building with subsequent fire; – st. Vasilchenko, 29 – private residential building.
21:30 Fights in the Kherson direction.
Against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities in the Krynok region, tense confrontation remains between Russian units and the remaining forces of the Ukrainian formations. A group of UAF naval infantry is trying to persistently hold their positions despite the continuous artillery fire of the Russian Armed Forces and heavy losses among their personnel.
In this section of the front, Ukrainian formations actively use UAVs not only to carry out additional reconnaissance of the positions of the Russian Armed Forces; the group remaining in the populated area is supplied with the necessary equipment by air.
At the same time, the enemy does not abandon attempts to transfer reserves by swimming to the right bank of the Dnieper. Ukrainian formations are trying to cross the river mainly with several floating craft at the same time to land small groups of troops near Krynoki, but Russian units do not allow additional forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to enter the peninsula by destroying the floating craft and personnel along the route.
The enemy periodically attempts counterattacks in order to expand the zone of control and regain previously lost lines; attempts at assault by Ukrainian formations are suppressed by the uninterrupted fire of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
At the same time, the engineering units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to build fortifications on their bank of the Dnieper, in order to minimize the risks associated with possible offensive actions in the event of a successful crossing of the Dnieper by Russian assault groups.
20:30 Our landing broke through to Chasov Yar!
Continuing the offensive from Artyomovsk, the advanced units of the 98th Ivanovo Airborne Division fought through the enemy’s defense lines near Chasov Yar and approached the outskirts of the city (they had not yet entered the city itself).
Meanwhile, the 11th Airborne Brigade has fought through the enemy defenses and is approaching the city from the south.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports in its report that Russian troops, with the support of aviation, carried out a series of attacks in the Chasov Yar area.
Let us recall that by April 1, the Kostroma 331st Airborne Regiment approached 650 m to Chasov Yar, taking the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ support forces in the forest belt running from the eastern edge of the Deciduous Forest to the Stupki-Golubovskie 2 reserve. Since then, the guys were able to break through to the city, overcoming the remaining distance.
The enemy is trying to stop the advance of our troops, actively using drones and cluster munitions, and is also trying to counterattack, and there are fierce battles.
18:56 Statements by representatives of the “West”, “South”, “Center”, “East” and “Dnepr” groups on the progress of the special military operation (as of April 4, 2024) –video.
17:21 Front west of Avdievka -map.
The battles for Semyonovka and Berdychi continue, as well as battles on the near approaches to Umansky, where heavy oncoming battles are taking place (the enemy responds to our attacks with counterattacks).
16:40 Special military operation. Situation on April 4 –map.
15:25 The Lancets work for March 2024 –video.
Official selection from ZALA. 175 successful hits in a month. This is a record since the beginning of use.
In the 1st quarter of 2024, the following were hit by Lancets:
- Tanks – 118 Armored fighting
- vehicles – 135 Self-propelled
- guns – 89
- Towed artillery – 94
- MLRS – 27
- Air defense and radar systems – 14
At the moment, the Lancet is by far the best loitering ammunition of the war.
13:17 In two days, the air defense forces of the 41st Army shot down two planes and a helicopter of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
On the evening of April 3, in the Kramatorsk area, air defense crews of the 41st Army of the Central Military District shot down at least one Su-27 of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The destruction of this aircraft was confirmed by objective control means.
At the same time, according to some information, there were two planes in the sky in the Kramatorsk area, which were used by air defense systems. Both aircraft did not return to base. We assume that the second plane was also shot down by our fighters.
Today, the air defense forces of the 41st have also been slightly reduced, the already meager aircraft fleet of Ukraine, having shot down a Mi-8 helicopter of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Netailovo area.
There is good news on earth too. Yesterday, artillerymen of the 41st Army destroyed the American M109 Paladin self-propelled gun and a towed gun with precise strikes.
12:11 Analysis results of a night raid by attack UAVs on enemy targets in Kharkov and the region.
That night, Russian troops carried out a massive kamikaze drone raid on enemy targets in Kharkov and the region. The targets of destruction were energy infrastructure facilities, the military-defense complex, and points of deployment of enemy forces and assets.
Coordinates: 49.5837583, 36.5213747
The territory of the Zmievskaya Thermal Power Plant was hit by UAV strikes. Two transformers caught fire on site and an oil tank was damaged.
Coordinates: 49.9716700, 36.1918201
Another target of the strikes was the location of the Lyut assault battalion, which was organized in the building of the Oktyabrsky police department. After the defeat, powerful detonation and combustion were observed at the site.
In addition, it is known that at least 20 personnel of the unit have been liquidated. This is where the State Emergency Service employees suffered.
Coordinates: 48.8964745, 36.2872420
In Lozovaya, the Lozova Forging and Mechanical Plant was hit by four attack UAVs.
LKMZ in Ukraine is known for its specialization in the production of armored vehicles and military equipment. This plant is of strategic importance for the military-industrial complex of Ukraine, as it supplies important components and systems for the Ukrainian army.
The enterprise's capacities have been improved to suit the capabilities and need for the repair of Western-style armored vehicles.
About 15 pieces of equipment were reported destroyed/damaged from the ground, most of which were M113 armored personnel carriers.
Colleagues from LPR1 also report the defeat of the enemy’s air defense system and radar on the territory of the Kharkov International Airport.
Unfortunately, there were consequences from the work of the Ukrainian air defense. The consequence of which was damage to a residential building on the street. Academician Bogomolets, 3.
11:30 Statement by the head of the press center of the “West” group -video.
Units of the West group of forces continue to carry out combat missions in the Kupyansk direction.
Three attacks by assault groups of the 60th Mechanized and 95th Airborne Assault brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were repelled in the area of the village of Terny.
During the counterbattery fight, two 152mm D-20 howitzers were destroyed.
The operator of the Lancet loitering munition destroyed an American-made M777 artillery gun.
The group's air defense systems destroyed the Leleka-100 unmanned aerial vehicle in the Golikovo area.
Enemy losses in the Kupyansk direction amounted to up to 30 military personnel, three vehicles, four mortar crews, and an unmanned aerial vehicle.
10:31 Statement by the head of the press center of the Center group -video.
The Center group of troops continues to carry out combat missions in the Avdeevsky direction in the zone of a special military operation.
The coordinated actions of the group's units, with fire support from artillery and aviation, defeated the manpower and equipment of the formations of the 25th Airborne, 24th, 47th, 59th Mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the areas of the settlements of Berdychi, Vodyanoye, Kirovo, Pervomaiskoye, Tonenkoye.
In total, during the day, fire strikes were carried out on 400 identified enemy targets, including 29 strong points and more than 100 field artillery positions.
The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces amounted to up to 300 military personnel. Two armored combat vehicles, three cars, an American-made M777 artillery gun, a 152mm D-20 gun, a 122mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery gun, a 122mm D-30 howitzer, two unmanned aircraft control posts were destroyed, and two unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down.
09:54 Criminal Kyiv regimecontinuesto fire at the civilian infrastructure of settlements on the left bank of the Kherson region, yesterday during the day the Ukrainian Armed Forces fired from cannon artillery:
-- n.p. Bolshie Kopani four rounds;
-- n.p. Kairo four rounds;
-- n.p. Gladkovka three rockets;
-- n.p. Alyosha five rounds;
-- n.p. Sagi two rounds.
During the night, the Kiev regime continued to shell civilian infrastructure in the village. Kazachi Lagery, n.p. Dnepryany, n.p. Korsunka, n.p. Aleshki, firing a total of 17 rounds from cannon artillery.
Civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure are being determined.
09:28 Telegram channel «WarGonzo":
Frontline report for the morning 04/04/2024
– On the Zaporozhye Front, the LBS did not undergo significant changes. In Rabotino and north-west of the horse, oncoming battles using long-range weapons continue.
– On the Donetsk front, the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in Novomikhailovka continues. The Ukrainian garrison here is in a difficult situation and is forced to surrender positions, but completely leave the village. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have no plans yet. Also, the initiative remains with the Russian Armed Forces in Georgievka, where, as a result of assault operations, Russian troops have tactical successes.
In Pervomaisky, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still maintain their presence, but, apparently, there is not long to wait before the final loss of the settlement by Ukrainian troops. Fierce fighting continues.
In the Vodyanoye area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces counterattacked in order to prevent the advance of Russian troops to the north-west. There are oncoming battles.
In the Tonenkoye area, or rather, already on the approaches to Umanskoye, the Russian Armed Forces continue to push through the Ukrainian defense, moving closer and closer to the populated area, but these advances are not easy for the Russian troops. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are putting up serious resistance.
Fierce fighting continues on the outskirts of Semenovka and Berdychi. In this area, the LBS has not undergone major changes, but, apparently, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will no longer be able to hold back Russian troops at this line for a long time.
– In the Artemovsky (Bakhmutsky) direction, Russian troops are not slowing down in their advance towards Chasov Yar. Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost a number of positions on the approaches to this settlement. We can expect the start of fighting in the city in the near future. However, the RF Armed Forces will in any case try to take the city from several sides, so the assault on the village itself. will not be fleeting. Long-range weapons are actively working.
08:54 Telegram channel “Fisherman":
Chronicle of a special military operation for April 3, 2024
– The Russian Armed Forces continue to strike at identified targets in the front-line zone of the Kharkov region and in the territory of the temporarily occupied part of the DPR, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the contrary, have reduced the intensity of artillery attack of the Russian border area.
– In the Seversky direction, positional battles are taking place on the approaches to the chalk quarry dump east of Belogorovka, as well as in the area of the filtration station. The enemy is building up a group of troops in the near rear, probably in case of a breakthrough in the defense.
– In the Artemovsky (Bakhmutsky) direction, Russian troops are advancing towards Chasov Yar from the eastern side, inflicting massive fire damage on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kanal microdistrict. There are also battles in the area of the Stupki-Golubovskie forest zone.
– In the Avdeevsky direction, clashes are noted at the Semenovka-Berdychi line, where the Russian Armed Forces are supported by rocket artillery. To the west of Tonenky, the Russian Armed Forces are attacking in the direction of Umansky.
– In the Zaporozhye direction, the enemy is equipping a second line of defense in the Orekhov area. Russian troops, in turn, actively and quite successfully use Lancets, including against Ukrainian tanks.
– In the Kherson direction, Ukrainian marines hold positions in Krynki. The group is supplied by air thanks to equipment dropped from drones. At the same time, the Ukrainian Armed Forces deployed more than 60 attack drones to the contact line.
08:06 Official summary of Representative offices of the DPR in the JCCC:
A total of 53 facts of armed attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces were recorded by the DPR Representative Office in the JCCC.
Information was received about the death of one civilian. In addition, three civilians were injured of varying severity.
Two residential buildings were damaged.
A total of 32 attacks from the Ukrainian Armed Forces were recorded in the Donetsk direction.
A total of 21 attacks were recorded from the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Gorlovka direction.
In total, the Ukrainian Armed Forces fired 168 units of various ammunition.