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Situation Report

2025-04-22 22:54:00Z
Previous Report (2025-04-22 22:23:58Z)

Military Situation Update

As of Tue Apr 22 22:53:26 2025

I. Air Warfare & Strategic Strikes

  • Ongoing Russian UAV Attack (MAJOR & WIDESPREAD):

    • Kyiv Oblast/City (ACTIVE THREAT REDUCING):
      • Threat: UAVs previously heading towards Kyiv/Brovary have largely been addressed or changed course. One UAV reported moving towards Kyiv Oblast after passing Nizhyn (Chernihiv Obl.) (UA AF, Vanek, 22:30-22:45 UTC). Earlier reports indicated multiple groups.
      • Air Defence: Air defense operations remain active in Kyiv Oblast (KOVA, 22:01 UTC). Earlier intercepts reported near Brovary (Vanek, ~22:30 UTC).
      • Alerts: Air raid alert remains active in Kyiv City (KMVA, 22:08 UTC) and Oblast.
    • Kharkiv Oblast (MAJOR & ACTIVE):
      • Threat: Ongoing threat. Multiple groups of Shahed-type UAVs continue targeting the city. At least 3 new UAVs reported inbound from Belgorod Oblast (Vanek, 22:30 UTC). Previous groups caused impacts. 2 UAVs reported maneuvering west/south of the city, likely turning towards it (Vanek, 22:45 UTC).
      • Confirmed Impacts: At least four separate explosions confirmed in Kharkiv City due to drone strikes, all reportedly within one district, causing significant fires (Mayor Terekhov, OVA Head Syniehubov, 22:03 - 22:42 UTC).
      • Air Defence: Interceptions reported earlier, but the attack persists with new waves.
    • Poltava Oblast:
      • Impacts & Air Defence: Poltava OVA confirms significant number of UAVs shot down by air defense. However, confirmed hits on civilian infrastructure and enterprises occurred, resulting in power outages (likely substation hit). Explosions heard by residents attributed to both AD work and impacts (Poltava OVA Head Kogut, ~22:33 UTC).
      • Drone Activity: Threat to Poltava city reduced. UAVs transited towards Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
    • Odesa Oblast:
      • Confirmed Impacts: Odesa OVA confirmed strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in the suburbs. Multiple large fires resulted, corroborated by RU sources showing extensive blazes attributed to "Geran" UAVs (Operatyvnyi ZSU, RVvoenkor, 22:26-22:37 UTC).
      • Casualties: Confirmed 2 civilians injured (Odesa OVA, 21:40 UTC).
      • Drone Activity: Air defense was active earlier; current drone threat status unclear.
    • Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (ACTIVE TRANSIT / NEW THREAT):
      • UAVs previously reported transiting from Poltava Oblast. New wave of ~4 UAVs reported originating from Zaporizhzhia Oblast, transiting eastern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast towards Donetsk Oblast (Pokrovsk) (Vanek, 22:30 UTC).
    • Zaporizhzhia Oblast (ACTIVE TRANSIT / NEW THREAT):
      • Oblast-wide air raid alert remains active (Zaporizhzhia OVA, 21:56 UTC).
      • New wave of ~4 UAVs reported originating from Zaporizhzhia Oblast, moving via eastern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast towards Donetsk Oblast (Pokrovsk) (Vanek, 22:30 UTC).
    • Donetsk Oblast (NEW THREAT):
      • ~4 Shahed-type UAVs reported moving towards the Pokrovsk area, transiting via eastern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after originating from Zaporizhzhia Oblast (Vanek, 22:30 UTC).
    • Sumy/Chernihiv Oblasts:
      • Continued transit point for UAVs entering from Russia. One UAV reported north of Nizhyn (Chernihiv Obl.) (Vanek, 22:30 UTC), another reported past Nizhyn towards Kyiv Oblast (UA AF, 22:45 UTC).
    • Overall Air Raid Alerts: Remain active and dynamic across central, eastern, and southern Ukraine based on drone movements.

  • Vladimir Oblast Arsenal Aftermath (Kirzhach, Russia):

    • Ongoing Detonations: Confirmed by multiple sources, including Russian MoD. Extensive forest fires near the site continue.
    • Russian Response: MoD RU acknowledges detonation following a fire at a military storage facility. Investigation commission led by Deputy Defence Minister established. Official narrative remains accident/fire.
    • Assessment: Situation implies significant destruction of munitions, potentially impacting Russian logistics. This was a major UA deep strike event from earlier today (Apr 22).

  • Russian Strikes (MoD Claims, Apr 22):

    • Claimed strikes engaged UAV production sites and temporary deployment areas of AFU personnel and foreign mercenaries.

  • Claimed Ukrainian Strikes:

    • Video evidence confirms FPV drone strikes by UA 63rd Mechanized Brigade targeting RU personnel (Operativnyi ZSU).
    • Previous reports include AASM HAMMER strike on RU CP, other FPV operations ("Ptahy Madyara").

II. Frontline Operations

  • Donetsk Front:
    • Pokrovsk Axis: Russian MoD claims liberation of Sukha Balka village. [Aligns with previous reporting, requires ongoing verification of control.]
    • Toretsk/Kramatorsk Axis (RU CLAIM): RU sources (Colonelcassad citing NM_DNR, 22:11 UTC) claim coordinated action by elements of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army near Ivanopillia. Allegedly destroyed:
      • One UA D-20 howitzer (by 238th Arty Bde).
      • One UA D-30 howitzer (spotted by 72nd MRB, destroyed by 381st SAP 2A36 Giatsint-B, coordinated by Zala Z16 drone).
      • One UA L119 light gun (spotted by 103rd MR Regt (150th Div), destroyed by 381st SAP Lancet drone). [RU claims, highlighting alleged coordination and use of Lancet/recon drones for counter-battery fire].
  • Kursk/Sumy Border Zone:
    • Hornal Monastery Area: RU sources maintain claim of FPV drone strikes by 810th Marine Bde inside Preobrazhensky Church, targeting alleged UA positions, killing 2 personnel. [RU claim, represents potential significant LOAC violation targeting a protected religious site.]
    • Russian MoD Claims (Apr 22): Continue to claim inflicting significant losses on UA forces operating in Kursk Oblast (>160 personnel, numerous equipment types). [RU claims, require verification.]

III. Other Developments

  • China-Ukraine Diplomacy (CONFIRMED DIPLOMATIC ACTION):
    • Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Chinese Ambassador in Kyiv (Apr 22).
    • Deputy Foreign Minister Perebyinis formally presented alleged evidence of Chinese citizens participating in hostilities against Ukraine and involvement of Chinese companies in Russian military production.
    • Ukraine urged China to cease any support for Russian aggression, emphasizing this contradicts stated Chinese neutrality and harms bilateral relations.
  • Kherson: Explosions were reported earlier; situation requires updated assessment.
  • Russian Personnel Readiness/Morale:
    • ASTRA report detailing severely wounded soldier forcibly returned to the front highlights potential systemic issues in Russian military medical evaluation, personnel treatment, and administrative processes.
    • Russian MoH Murashko announces demobilized participants of the "special operation" can undergo reproductive health checks (TASS, 22:03 UTC). [Potentially reflects long-term demographic/social concerns in Russia related to war casualties].
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