Russian Invasion of Ukraine Situation Report #76

The Ukrainian military is reported the following Russian losses:

o 223,910 Soldiers (Wounded or Killed) o 4,024 Tanks o 7,804 Armored vehicles o 4,015 Artillery o 314 Aircraft o 308 Helicopters o 3,460 Drones

Russian forces have continued assaults on Ukrainian cities over the last few days, here is a summary:

o June 22: 13 missiles were launched at an airfield in the Khmelnytskyi region. All these missiles were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense. o June 23: A total of 50 missiles were launched and 41 were shot down. A total of three people were killed, and four homes were destroyed and 25 homes were damaged.

Ukrainian intelligence on June 22nd reported that Russian forces may be planning an attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Wagner Group Insurrection:

o This morning (June 24th) Wagner Group forces began what they referred to as “March of Freedom” and crossed from occupied Ukraine into Russia: ü In Rostov-on-Don, Wagner Group forces has almost certainly occupied key security sites, including the headquarters which runs Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. Other units of the Wagner Group are moving north through Vorenezh Oblast, almost certainly aiming to get to Moscow. ü There is very limited evidence of fighting between the Wagner forces and Russian security forces, some have likely remained passive. o Wagner Group’s Telegram channel called for President Putin to be deposed. o The Center for Information Resilience reported that the Mayor of Moscow issued a statement that residents should restrict their movements around the city, adding that Monday is a "non-working day" and to prepare for roadblocks and possible evacuation. o The Ukrainian Minister of Defense issued a statement via Twitter. o There are media reports that Wagner Group forces have halted their advance on Moscow.

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense is reporting the following:

o Russian investigation in Ukrainian crimes against juveniles: ü On June 20th, the Russian parliament (Duma) voted to create a parliamentary committee to investigate alleged crimes committed by the Ukrainian government against juveniles in the Donbas since 2014. ü The Duma is certainly responding to the international condemnation of Russia’s deportation of children from occupied Ukraine since its full-scale invasion. ü The move is highly likely both a form of ‘lawfare’ and contributes to Russian dis-information operations, weaponizing legislation by attempting to muddy the narrative around its own egregious actions. ü Messaging around children’s rights is likely an important communications theme for the Kremlin because alleged child deportations formed the basis of the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against President Putin issued in March 2023. o Expansion of Russian defensive positions: ü Intense fighting continues in sectors of southern Ukraine. However, over recent weeks, Russia has continued to expend significant effort building defensive lines deep in rear areas, especially on the approaches to occupied Crimea. ü This includes an extensive zone of defenses of 9 km in length, 3.5 km north of the town Armyansk, on the narrow bridge of land connecting Crimea to the Kherson region. ü These elaborate defenses highlight the Russian command’s assessment that Ukrainian forces are capable of directly assaulting Crimea. ü Russia continues to see maintaining control of the peninsula as a top political priority.

The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant is planning to resume pumping water still accessible despite major loss in the Kakhovka reservoir. Additional details are available here.

War and Atrocity Crimes Investigations Highlights:

The UN Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights, as of June 18th recorded 24,862 civilian casualties (9,083 killed and 15,779 injured) in the country.
The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine is reporting that between June 16-23, 1,209 new war crimes were registered.
The International Commission on Missing Persons completed a training course in forensic archaeology with the Ukrainian government. This course provided participants from different regions of Ukraine with skillsets for forensic excavation and recording and processing mass graves in compliance with international standards.

Humanitarian Impact and Response and Recovery Highlights: Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam:

There is no accurate accounting for the number of civilians that have been killed or injured.
On June 23rd, the State Emergency Services reported a gradual decrease in the water level, which is currently at eight centimeters.
Despite the receding levels of floodwater, an estimated 200 houses remain flooded in areas of Khersonska oblast controlled by Ukraine.
The number of people displaced has also increased to nearly 4,000 people in Khersonska and Mykolaivska oblasts.
On June 20th, an attack on Kherson city killed one and injured four rescue workers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, who were reportedly removing debris.
Although most displaced people are seeking shelter with their relatives, over 470 people are taking refuge in evacuation centers, including nearly 70 people with limited mobility and a dozen children. The UN has not been able to verify information on displacement or humanitarian needs in areas controlled by Russia.
The UN has continued to provide humanitarian supplies to the affected areas:

o June 21 and 22: UN convoys delivered relief supplies (water, medicine, hygiene supplies and household kits) to 1,400 people in communities around Tiahynka and in Lvove. o June 23: The UN delivered medicine, water, hygiene kits for 2,000 civilians to the villages of Shyroka Balka and Stanislav.

As of June 22nd, at least 746.6 hectares of agricultural land and 191.9 hectares of uncultivated agricultural land by the Ingulets River remain flooded.

Other Humanitarian Assistance Updates:

There are now six million refugees recorded across Europe and 5.4 million Internally Displaced Persons.
On June 20th, the UN delivered relief supplies (medicine and other vital supplies) to 11,000 people in Vovchansk. This community is only five kilometers from the Russian border.
Food Security:

o The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme have launched a joint program in collaboration with mine action partner Fondation Suisse de Déminage to support smallholder farmers and rural families most affected by the war: ü The program has already started in Kharkivska oblast, and will later expand to Mykolaivska and Khersonska oblasts, focusing on farmers with land plots smaller than 300 hectares as well as rural families growing food for their own consumption. ü The program is designed to safely release land back to productive use, including by clearing it from mines and other explosive remnants of the war, to help restore agricultural livelihoods. o Black Sea Grain Initiative Update: ü There has been a total of 991 outbound voyages carrying 32 million tons of commodities. ü 3.8 million tons of wheat shipped to lower income countries. Russian Dis-information Campaign Highlights:

President Putin has falsely claimed that the Ukrainian military has lost overall combat capability. Here is the fact check.
The EU East Stratcom Task Force Disinformation Review has continued to correct Russian dis-information. Find their latest videos here.

Cultural Heritage Protection Highlights:

As of June 19th, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has verified damage to 260 cultural heritage sites. This includes:

o 112 Religious sites o 22 Museums o 94 Buildings of historical and/or artistic interest o 19 Monuments o 12 Libraries o 1 Archive Sources:

Ukraine - Humanitarian Impact and Response Flash Update #8: Destruction of Kakhovka Dam (22 Jun 2023)
Ukraine: FAO and WFP join forces to clear agricultural land from remnants of the war and help farmers resume production
Ukraine: Civilian casualties as of 24:00, 19 June 2023
Ukraine Data Explorer
Damaged cultural sites in Ukraine verified by UNESCO
OCHA Ukraine Twitter Page
IAEA Twitter Page
UNESCO Kyiv Twitter Page

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