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Russian defenses in Zaporizhia are starting to collapse, plus more Russian stuff blowing up [1]

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Date: 2023-06-11  

The counteroffensive is beginning to show substantial progress along the southern front south of Velyka Novosilka.

In just the last few hours reports indicated that first Neckuchne just 2 km southwest of Velyka Novosilka, then Storozheve further south, then Mararivka south of that and even Urozhaine were either liberated or are being contested. All these villages are along a winding river that runs south and reports indicate Ukrainian forces are advancing along both sides of the river.

There are also reports that Ukraine has taken Levadne, which is west along the front line.

Things are moving fast and are likely to change quickly. This doesn’t necessarily mean that Ukraine will be rolling into Tokamak or Melitopol anytime soon — there are substantial Russian defensive lines still to work through -- but it is encouraging. Hopefully there will soon be videos from these locations to confirm all of this.

x 🚨#Breaking A foothold being gained on northern side of Urozhaine heavy fighting continues.



Makarivka is 🇺🇦 now. ‼️💪🏼🔥



Follow for more pic.twitter.com/ttJ5XfQ4Vr — WarFrontline (@WarFrontline) June 11, 2023

x For context, Blahodatne and Neskuchne, which Ukraine appears to have retaken, are shaded in black, and I left markers for Makarivka and Urozhaine, where fighting is reportedly taking place. Russia's main defensive line is 10km south of Urozhaine. @Nrg8000https://t.co/0YaHCqGmcy https://t.co/v5ZxwBFN31 pic.twitter.com/q71Hh5OwSa — Rob Lee (@RALee85) June 11, 2023

The town of Levadne is west of Urozhaine. If Russia still has troops in Rivnopil and Novodarivka, which are along the frontline between Leaden and Urozhaine, they are in danger of being surrounded (see map below).

x Russian lines continue to fall apart. The town Storozheve as well as Levadne have been liberated. Ukrainian forces already hammering Russian troops in Makarivka and Urozhaine.



With this situation unfolding it is likely that there is no serious Russian presence at Novodarivka and… pic.twitter.com/Epo0cz3qEh — (((Tendar))) (@Tendar) June 11, 2023

Partisan activity has also stepped up.

x It is reported that in Yakymivka, Zaporizhzia region a railway bridge was blown up by local partisans. Yakimivka a logistical hub on the railway connection between Dhzankoy (Crimea) and Melitopol. pic.twitter.com/pl6ElCXVyM — NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) June 11, 2023

More partisan activity in Crimea:

x Sabotage on the railway in #Crimea



An IED is believed to have exploded right in front of a freight train in the Kirovsky district.



It's reported the driver managed an emergency stop and there are no injuries. However the track is damaged and trains on the line are disrupted. — Tim White (@TWMCLtd) June 11, 2023

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This is from yesterday and shows the aftermath of Russian shelling in their own town.

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Hopefully the rockets cooking off hit another Russian vehicle.

x RUS Grad MLRS Annihilated - Ai upscaled 150% + dehalo + compression reverse +30 to 60 FPS + 300% Slow Mo https://t.co/6VZRHMA8oK pic.twitter.com/AQeALyfRXH — Dariusz Zawadzki (@Military_oO) June 10, 2023

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Ufa is the capital of the Russian republic of Bashkortostan, which is east of Moscow.

x In Ufa [RUS], there is a strong fire in the marshes near the railway station, a column of smoke is rising over the city It is reported that about 10 fuel tanks are on fire - Ai upscaled 150% + dehalo + compression reverse +30 to 60 FPS - https://t.co/xieH5Ak6xl pic.twitter.com/06qDcnaAFD — Dariusz Zawadzki (@Military_oO) June 10, 2023

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It’s that “Oh, shit” moment.

x It was that exact moment he knew…. pic.twitter.com/rjfC9YGSA2 — NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) June 10, 2023

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Big Bavovna.

x Shelling of a Russian column in the rear in the Zaporizhzhia direction 🇺🇦👀



Ukrainian Pravda, referring to its intelligence sources, claims the loss of three artillery systems, two fuel tankers and eight units of various equipment. pic.twitter.com/5HaZN8QeZr — MAKS 23 👀🇺🇦 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) June 10, 2023

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This is a video of a young raccoon. And Twitter has it marked sensitive because they let Russian trolls run amok.

That’s one happy dog.

x A #Ukrainian border guard met his faithful friend after long months of captivity. pic.twitter.com/MSyd3gclkH — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 10, 2023

That’s a big ole kitty.

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