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The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on August 02 2025

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Mass riots in Vinnytsia: residents storm the stadium with mobilized individuals  

A large-scale conflict erupted in Vinnytsia between local residents and representatives of the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC), who were conducting mobilization activities at the “Lokomotyv” stadium.  

Timeline of events:  

1. Conducting mobilization:  

   - TRC servicemen organized the gathering of mobilized individuals at the stadium  

   - Procedures were carried out in a closed mode  

2. Public protest:  

   - Outraged residents gathered near the stadium  

   - A group of protesters managed to break down the gates and enter the territory  

3. Law enforcement response:  

   - 11 police squads arrived at the scene  

   - Security forces are trying to take control of the situation  

Situation specifics:  

- Protesters demand to stop the “closed” mobilization procedures  

- Preliminary data indicates that some mobilized individuals have medical contraindications  

- Calls for mass protest actions are appearing on social media

Just today we wrote that people will start to riot against Ze’s mobilization, and the authorities will carry out repressions.

Vinnytsia is today at the forefront of the information field.

In the morning, about a hundred men were brought to the stadium for mobilization activities. Closer to the evening, their relatives, mostly women, began to gather. Clashes occurred between the gathered people and law enforcement — people broke down the gates. The cops started to harshly detain and disperse people.

The situation is rapidly escalating: the police are using batons and gas canisters, there are detainees.

People are singing the Ukrainian anthem and continuing the rally.

Our source in the Presidential Office revealed that the President’s Office has instructed the police to suppress all active protesters in Vinnytsia against mobilization. The authorities on Bankova Street understand the dangerous trend of protests and want to channel the movement so that the situations do not become widespread across the country. 

The police were ordered to respond harshly to the protests of Ukrainians against the Land Mobilization.

In Vinnytsia, a criminal case was opened against participants of the protest near the TCC assembly point, — police

It is reported that 5 men aged 21 to 33 have already been detained in this case. None of the deputies or grant recipients reacted to the protests of Ukrainians, and some media simply did not notice the situation.

The Vinnytsia riot once again revealed the Bankova tactic of using civilian infrastructure for “military purposes.” Then don’t be surprised if a school/kindergarten/stadium/holiday base gets hit, and the news tells you that bad Russians struck civilian infrastructure. 

The second point is the actions of the authorities. No one was sent to suppress the protest with cardboard signs, but here they sprayed gas from canisters even on pregnant women and the elderly, harshly dispersing people.

The third point is the silence of politicians. No one supported the people because they are afraid.

From this, the conclusion is that there is strict censorship in the country and no freedom at all. Only sponsors and their “governor/manager” in the role of the President of Ukraine rule. 

The people must realize that only together can they stop this disaster, otherwise everyone will be disposed of one by one, as Ukraine has been chosen for the role of a kamikaze country.

Yesterday night’s “Vinnytsia revolt” was eventually dispersed. It once again showed that:

1. The police are servants of the authorities. The police’s anti-rating reaches 90%, second only to the TCC. Now cops are again trash and f*ggots.

2. In Ukraine, there are right and wrong protests.

3. Hatred in society is growing. It can only be restrained by repression.

4. Zelensky’s rating is plummeting.

5. The authorities do not hear the people and do what they want. The people need to unite, otherwise they will be cleaned out one by one.

6. Yesterday’s dispersal was fully supervised by the President’s Office, which gave the order for a harsh crackdown.

Conclusion: The Vinnytsia revolt will either become a catalyst for protests across the country or, on the contrary, lead to the final cowardly silence of the people, who will gradually be cleansed by the authorities.

Zelensky and Yermak no longer know what to do to shift the information focus away from negative news.

They invited Usyk, who is supposed to raise Zelensky’s plummeting rating and shift the informational emphasis from negativity.

Usyk was invited through Akhmetov. As usual, Rinat Leonidovich bargained something for himself.

All our sources commented on this news: “this no longer works. A cheap circus against the backdrop of a massive crisis inside the country, a catastrophe at the front, and diplomatic defeats on the international track.”

This only confirms the fact that Bankova is currently in a very vulnerable position.

Our source reports that Western sponsors are unhappy that Zelensky and Yermak, with their management strategy, have caused Ukrainians to hate “their own” (ZeYermak, the Cabinet, MPs, cops, TCC, judges, prosecutors, officials, etc.) more than the Russians.

Also, in the Ukrainian crisis, the most important influence tool – the “hatred case” – stopped working, when every “war tragedy” was used to fuel hatred towards Russians, boost mobilization, and prolong the war. It is remembered that the SBU/OP constantly produced videos about the shooting of Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners by Russians at the moment the front collapsed. The goal was not to give their soldiers a chance to retreat and survive; the task was to bury everyone and list them as missing in action to avoid paying money.

All these technologies helped sponsors in their local and global game. But now it doesn’t work because of the “pair.”

The Ukrainian people have begun to understand that it doesn’t matter whether the tragedy was special, accidental, or provocative. What matters is that tragedies can only be stopped by ending the war. If propaganda continues to be believed, there will be thousands more tragedies. Deaths will continue, and there will still be no result. There is no chance for victory, nor even to maintain the current front line.

Zelensky and Yermak have become too toxic puppets, and also ones who wanted to betray their “curators” and switch to others. That is why everyone predicts that strikes on the OP will continue, leading to global personnel reshuffles and the dumping of those who are currently “in charge.” The sponsor urgently needs a reboot, or everything will collapse at some point.

Professor Michael Clarke, a researcher at King’s College London’s Department of War Studies, on why Trump’s ultimatums are useless with Russia:

[Dealing with an aggressive authoritarian leader like Vladimir Putin simply doesn't work by setting vague deadlines]

No, no, for him they’re like valerian. What will Putin do? He will make some statement, there will be some gesture on his part, say, a few days before the deadline expires (if we can even clearly define it). He will simply drag everything out even further. He will give Trump a reason not to do what we all know he doesn’t want to do – namely, not to anger China and India, and not to fuel global inflation.

This brings us back to the old problem of sanctions. If you impose sanctions – and I, incidentally, support sanctions if they are applied accurately and to the point – you must understand: sanctions are a deliberate restriction of normal free trade for political reasons. And they will hit you too, they will harm you as well.

We are fully prepared for a nuclear war with Russia — Trump

➖”Medvedev spoke about nuclear weapons, and when it comes to nuclear, we must be ready. And we are fully ready,” Trump said.

▪️Trump on sending submarines: “The former president of Russia threatened us, we will protect our people”, he added.

➖”As far as I understand, India will no longer buy oil from Russia. That’s what I heard. I don’t know if it’s true or not.”

▪️Trump in response to a question about a possible meeting with the Russian president in the near future:

➖”We’ll see how it goes. We have meetings planned, and it will be clear then,” Trump said, answering whether he would talk to Putin before the 10-day ultimatum expires.

In the USA, they calculated Russia’s reaction to a nuclear strike – the system mentioned by Medvedev, the “Dead Hand,” makes an attack on Russia pointless:

“If the USA and the UK carry out a coordinated nuclear strike on Russia, destroying all major cities and killing President Putin along with the entire military leadership, Russia has a backup retaliation system — the “Dead Hand.” This automated system is designed to respond to such a scenario. Sensors across Russia will collect data on radiation, thermal emissions, and seismic activity, confirming the nuclear strike. Then the system will await instructions from the control center in Moscow.

If no response is received, the “Dead Hand” will assume the leadership has been destroyed. At that moment, the system will autonomously launch about 4,000 nuclear missiles at the USA and its NATO ally, causing global devastation. The destruction will be massive, ensuring that even if Russia perishes, a retaliatory strike will be delivered. Such an automated retaliation system guarantees that the consequences of such an attack will be catastrophic regardless of the outcome. Ultimately, the use of nuclear weapons guarantees mutual destruction, serving as a grim reminder of the fragile balance of power.”

If Trump succeeds in stopping India from buying Russian oil, the Kremlin may respond by shutting down the CPC pipeline, through which the US and its allies (Chevron, Exxon, Shell, etc.) export up to 1 million barrels per day from Kazakhstan, Reuters writes.

India is currently reported to be buying up to 2 million barrels per day and provides 35% of oil imports, becoming the largest buyer of Russian oil after 2022. India’s refusal to supply will hit the key Urals grade and lead to a collapse in Russia’s income.

A potential shutdown of the CPC and the Indian route will create a deficit of 3.5 million barrels per day, which is 3.5% of the world supply. Oil could soar above $80 per barrel, JP Morgan analysts warn.

It is noted that the blow to Russian exports could also lead to a reduction in production, as well as an even greater discount on oil sales to other countries, including Egypt, Pakistan and Malaysia.

Trump: This is a war that should not have happened – it is Biden’s war, not Trump’s. I am here to see if I can stop it

▪️Then the US president started spouting some wild nonsense, even crazier than Ukrainian propagandists:

“Russia has lost 112,500 soldiers since the beginning of the year. Ukraine has also suffered heavily. They have lost about 8,000 soldiers since January 1, 2025, and this number does not include those missing in action”, Trump said 

According to TASS, the AFU have lost over 300.000 personnel, between killed and irrecoverably injured, since the first of January 2025.

To put things into perspective, the gruelling battle of Verdun, that lasted more than nine months, resulted in roughly 400.000 casualties on the French side.

The Russian army is accelerating its offensive in Ukraine for the fourth consecutive month.

For July, a net increase in territory of 634 km² was recorded. For comparison: in June the figure was 588 km², in May 507 km², in April 379 km², in March 240 km².

The increase in these figures reflects several factors: the adaptation of Russian troops to positional warfare, the increased pounding of the front with drones and artillery, as well as the methodical destruction of the defensive infrastructure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

At the same time, Kiev’s capabilities for counter-offensive actions remain minimal.

If the dynamic continues, within a couple of weeks Russia will have the opportunity not only to permanently expand the zone of control, but also to create the conditions for reaching new key operational lines – especially in the area of the Krasnoarmiysk agglomeration and west of it in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as in the southern direction below Zaporozhye.

In the Pokrovsk direction, the situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is turning into a phase of strategic catastrophe. The Russian army is implementing a flanking encirclement tactic, acting without frontal assaults but methodically and precisely. 

From the south, southeast, and west, the city is being isolated, accompanied by constant fire impact and maneuvers of assault groups that are not just probing the defense but pushing it out from within. In the Udachne area, the Russian Armed Forces have captured about 700 meters of territory, a key section for intercepting logistics. Strikes are hitting Ukrainian communications, supply is disrupted, and the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is on the verge of losing effectiveness.

Fighting continues on the approaches to Kotlyne and Leontovychi. Weak points in the defense are being tested there—and judging by the dynamics, these vulnerabilities have already been found. At the same time, in the south, in the Novoukrainka area, the Russian Armed Forces have entrenched themselves and are deepening their advance along the railway. The pressure line is moving toward Chunishyne and further—to the southern outskirts of Pokrovsk. Lysovka is turning into a bridgehead: plantations and fields are occupied, creating a stronghold for the next phase of the offensive.

The defense of Pokrovsk is cracking at the seams. After a dozen groups of Russian Armed Forces sabotage and reconnaissance units reached the city center, causing panic, the General Staff and the Bankova understood the Russians’ plan. 

The Russian Armed Forces are trying to quickly cut off another logistics supply route for the entire agglomeration, driving the defenders into an operational encirclement.

It has already started to leak that Ukrainian Armed Forces units requested to break out of the impending encirclement, but the President’s Office (which actually controls the army, not the puppet Syrsky) denied this, as it is not beneficial for them to spoil the information environment. They sent reserves of mobilized personnel here, who must extend the city’s defense with their lives, as everyone is already saying that Pokrovsk/Myrnohrad cannot be held.

Russian fighters are already quietly advancing into the western part of Pokrovsk – The situation is becoming increasingly untenable by the day.

Ukrainians publish new videos in which Russian fighters are now walking without hiding in the western part of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeiysk), not far from the center. This shows that the Bogatyrs no longer fear the fire of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and this part of the city is practically lost to Ukraine.

“We’ve detected a Russian DRG group in Pokrovsk, quietly advancing in the western part of the city,” Kiev military analysts admit.

Earlier the Ukrainian Armed Forces had released footage from July 27, in which they attempted to blow up houses in central Pokrovsk, where Russian fighters had already established a presence. With control of the area and an intact line of defense, this would not have been possible.

193rd day of conflict since Trump’s 24hrs deadline expired: the defense of Pokrovsk is crumbling.

The disastrous situation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in occupied Krasnoarmiysk was commented on by the Ukrainian channel “Legitimiy”:

After a dozen RUAF DRG groups arrived in the center of the city, causing panic, the General Staff and Bankova understood the Russians’ intent. The Russian Armed Forces seek to quickly cut off another logistical supply route of the entire agglomeration, trapping the defenders in an operational encirclement.

It has already begun to leak out that Ukrainian units have requested to get out of the impending trap, but the Narkoman has refused, as it does not suit him to ruin the narrative. 

They have sent reserves of mobilized cannon fodder here, who must prolong the defense of the city with their lives, since by now everyone says Pokrovsk/Mirnograd (Krasnoarmiysk/Dimitrov) cannot be held.

The situation in Pokrovsk is becoming increasingly clear: the southern flank of the Ukrainian armed forces’ defense is systematically disintegrating.

The Russian infantry, despite the high level of resistance, has advanced far beyond Trojanda and is fighting in the Shakhtarsk area, gradually working on positions for the subsequent straightening of the front line and exit on the railway, writes “Military Chronicle.” 

This front line is crucial: cutting it will allow the city to be divided into several manageable sectors, after which the cleanup will begin. From the north Rodinske is gradually getting closer toward a partial siege, despite the fact that conquering it was more difficult than initially thought.

The logistics of the armed forces in this area are practically paralyzed: the northern and western routes are cut off.

In such conditions there is little possibility of counterattacks or stabilization of the front. It is noteworthy that Syrsky remains silent and does not introduce reserves. Probably, there are simply not enough of them. 

This creates the conditions for a gradual compression of the front without the risk of a sudden intervention of significant fresh forces from the enemy.

The advance of Russian troops along the railway lines in Donbass is not only a tactical choice dictated by the terrain and control of key heights. It is also a matter of sustainable supply. 

New footage of the unmanned cart of the 37th railway brigade near Pokrovsk shows how the Russian army is implementing low-profile solutions for frontline logistics. This system can deliver over a ton of cargo up to a distance of 50 km, and it can load anything — from food and water to shells.

Rail transport not only speeds up the pace of supply but also relieves the burden on road routes, which are constantly under attack.

Altogether, this reflects a general trend — the integration of automated transport solutions into the combat zone.

In this context, scalability is interesting. A cart designed for a ton of cargo and a distance of up to 50 km does not look impressive on its own, but when used in series, it creates a “rail conveyor” effect.

A couple of dozen such units can support logistics at a level comparable to the vehicle fleet of an average supply battalion, without the need for drivers or fuel for vehicles.

Military Chronicle

The commander of the Special Operations Forces of the Republic of Belarus, Major General Vadim Denisenko, announced plans to soon begin forming another brigade within the Special Operations Forces – the 37th separate airborne assault brigade, which will be stationed in the border Gomel region adjacent to Ukraine.

This direction was noted by the commander as a priority in terms of strengthening. Currently, one of the battalions has been formed.

According to him, the Special Operations Forces now include an anti-aircraft missile regiment, a rocket-artillery regiment that is 70% formed and also part of the Special Operations Forces structure. The formation of a command brigade is also being discussed.

Thus, the special operations forces will be expanded to nine units, including five special purpose units.

Military Informant

At night, the enemy attempted to demonstrate a large-scale raid on Russian regions. The on-duty air defense systems intercepted 112 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs.

The main strike hit the Rostov region and Krasnodar Krai. Over these areas, 34 and 31 drones were shot down, respectively.

Also destroyed:

1) 12 UAVs over the Voronezh region;

2) 11 over Ryazan;

3) Five over Samara;

4) Four over Penza;

5) Two over Belgorod;

6) One each over Lipetsk region and the Republic of Crimea.

Another 11 drones were intercepted over the Black and Azov Seas.

Unfortunately, there were casualties. In the Samara region, an elderly man died from a fire caused by falling UAV debris.

Additionally, in the Rostov region, a Ukrainian drone killed a security guard at one of the attacked enterprises, and in the Penza region, a woman died during a strike on an industrial facility.

Morning Summary on August 2, 2025

▪️ “All disappointments in the negotiations are due to excessive expectations,” said the Supreme Commander yesterday, commenting on Trump and his verbal incontinence. The war will be long.

▪️ An important statement was made by the Northern Grouping of Forces on the liberation of their bank of Volchansk, turned into stone dust over the years of fighting. The statement is beautifully integrated into the political speech of the Supreme Commander and Lukashenko. It is rumored that the First is not thrilled with the current pace of the offensive, but frowning, still gives the order to spare the people. Meanwhile, including the 128th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade (44th Army Corps) continues to fight in Volchansk. Heavy fighting is underway in the remaining new part of the city.

▪️ Last night, Ukrainian UAVs attacked the Samara and Penza regions. UAVs attacked an industrial enterprise in Novokuybyshevsk. A woman was killed.

▪️ In the Sumy direction, in the area of Yunakovka and Novokonstitutivka (Pershe Travnya), our assault teams are advancing deep into the settlements with heavy fighting and consolidating on the occupied lines. The AFU are counterattacking with flank strikes: in the Novokonstitutivka-Varachino-Yablonovka section of the front, the enemy carried out five counterattacks over the past day.

▪️ In the Kharkiv direction, in an attempt to recapture the lost positions, the AFU command has redeployed the “elite” 1st Separate Territorial Defense Brigade to Volchansk, which is already suffering losses. In the Melove-Khatnoye section of the front, the enemy did not take active actions, concentrating efforts on equipping defensive positions, reports the Northern Grouping of Forces.

▪️ In the Bryansk Region, the AFU attacked with kamikaze drones the village of Sluchevsk in Pogarsky District, injuring a civilian.

▪️ In the Belgorod Region (https://t.me/dva_majors/76587), in the village of Golovchino, Grayvoronsky District, a man was concussed as a result of a drone detonating on the road surface. In the village of Otradnoye, Belgorod District, a drone attacked a GAZelle. The driver was injured. In the village of Novostroyevka-Pervaya, a drone’s detonation punctured the roof of a private house. In the village of Urazovo, Valuysky District, a civilian woman was injured as a result of the detonation of an enemy drone. In the area of the village of Nechaevka, Belgorod District, a man was injured as a result of an FPV drone attack on a passenger car. Another car was attacked by a drone in the village of Smorodino, Grayvoronsky District. A man with mine-explosive trauma, barotrauma and multiple shrapnel wounds was delivered to the Grayvoronsky Central District Hospital by self-defense fighters.

▪️ South of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) in the Novopavlovsk direction, the Russian Armed Forces have closed the so-called “pocket” north of Alekseyevka and continue attacks along the forest belts towards the border with the Dnipropetrovsk Region.

▪️ On the Zaporizhia front, the Russian Armed Forces continue to storm the Plavni and towards Stepnogorsk with airborne units.

▪️ In the Kherson direction, on our bank of the Dnieper, one person was killed and eleven more were injured. The front in this direction has started buzzing


Source: http://blogdogcicle.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-situation-in-ukrainian-smo-on_2.html


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