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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · 14d

Sources will follow tomorrow.

Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · 14d

So far we have found evidence for 3 Regiments of the 90th Tank Division moving to the south of the Vovcha River. We expect the other two Regiments (239th and 428th) to arrive soon as well. Their likely goal is to expand to the west towards the river and cross it in the north towards Novopavlivka.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · 14d

Russia has steadily expanded its control west of Velyka Novosilka over the last months. The Eastern Grouping tries to circumvent a deadlock at the Vovcha River by moving multiple Brigades towards the south. Namely the 5th Tank, 36th and 37th Motorized Rifle.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · 14d

🇷🇺 Unit movements in the south Donetsk direction:
- 29th and 36th Army shifted south to reinforce the push towards Pokrovs'ke
- 90th Tank Division took up the positions near the Vovcha river
- 74th and 137th Brigade take over old 90th Tank Division positions

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · 27d

The 336th Naval Infantry Brigade has redeployed toward Pokrovsk as well, joining the 177th Regiment and the 61st, 155th and 40th Brigades already in the area — all likely operating under the Russian Naval Infantry grouping.
vk.com/wall31029257...

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · 27d

Geolocation for the video above:

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · 27d

Russian Marines from the 61st Brigade, recently redeployed from Kherson, thank volunteers for donating water tanks in this video filmed at the 'Hypermarket' parking lot in Donetsk.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · 27d

🇷🇺 Russian Regrouping
Due to water shortages in Donetsk, many Russian units turn to volunteers for essential supplies.
Through this we have been able to confirm that the 61st and 336th Naval Infantry Brigades are in Donetsk, joining the Russian Naval Infantry Grouping

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Sep 9

Sources:
geolocation and private chatgroups
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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Sep 9

🇷🇺Russian redeployments continue.
The battered 11th Air Assault Brigade has moved from Sumy to Kherson to free up the 104th Air Assault Division for further offensive operations in southern Zaporizhia

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Sep 6

Important units in Sumy have been the 80th and 95th Air Assault brigades, pictured here in the sectors they have held during the summer (near Yunakivka and east of it).

These highly capable units are likely to be earmarked for transfer to the east, should the necessity arise.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Sep 6

From west to east, the current disposition includes 71st Jager Brigade, 15th "Stalevyi Kordon" Border Detachment and 1st Heavy Mechanized Brigade.

The 103rd TDF, 17th Heavy Mechanized and 21st Mechanized brigades hold, respectively, the borders west and east of the salient.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Sep 6

Units in the rest of the salient do not seem to be in the process of moving at the moment.

It is worth highlighting that the 225th Assault Regiment may have reduced its presence around Andriivka to a single battalion (Shkval Battalion) following counterattacks in early summer.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Sep 6

During August, the 156th Mechanized Brigade transferred to the Pokrovsk direction (possibly around Shakhove and Sofiivka).

It was previously deployed in Yunakivka, where it was replaced by the veteran 47th Mechanized Brigade.

The 47th moved here from the border further west.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Sep 6

Ukrainian units are beginning to transfer out of Sumy, following Russia's regrouping that we reported on last week.

In this thread we will review the current Ukrainian disposition in Sumy, including recent changes and which units might move out soon.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Aug 11

Correction:
We obviously mean famous, not infamous, most members of the team don't have English as a first language.
Sorry for the confusion!

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Aug 11

The most critical part of 3AK's sector is the area held by the 60th and 66th Brigades - the northern Lyman axis.
These brigades have had limited rotations in the past year, so it remains to be seen whether 3AK can stabilize the situation and slow down the recent Russian advances.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Aug 11

Notably, it seems the 21st Unmanned Systems Regiment was partly formed on the basis of the 21st Special Purpose Battalion of the Presidential Brigade.

The 3rd Assault Brigade's own Unmanned Systems Battalion also provided personnel and experience.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Aug 11

The 115th Mechanized Brigade provides support and attached elements between Lyman and Kupyans'k.

For the moment, it does not seem like it will join 3AK.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Aug 11

The 66th Mechanized Brigade is not organically part of the 3AK for the moment: in a recent post it was mentioned as "attached".

It is unclear whether this will remain the case, as it holds a crucial sector in the center of the 3AK's area of responsibility.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Aug 11

The four Brigades announced so far hold sectors between Stepy and the Serebryans'kyi Forest - this is claimed to be the largest Ukrainian Corps sector so far, spanning up to 150 kilometers of frontline.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Aug 11

This is the composition of the 3rd Army Corps.

The maneuver brigades were revealed on the Corps' socials last week, while other varied sources confirmed the existence of many support units.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Aug 11

The Ukrainian 3rd Army Corps (3AK), based on the infamous 3rd Assault Brigade, revealed part of its subordinate Brigades last week.

Their sector is the Izyum axis and, as was previously reported by Ukrainian press, they replaced Tactical Group "Kreminna" in June.

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Jul 29

If you'd like to know more about the 17th Army Corps, here is our recent overview post:

bsky.app/profile/waru...

Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Ukrainian 17th Army Corps (17AK) has likely deployed to the front, replacing the Operational Tactical Group (OTU) Zaporizhzhia.

Most units assigned to the Corps are currently holding the line between Kam'yans'ke and Huliajpole.

(Boundaries on the map are approximate)

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Unit Observer @warunitobserver.bsky.social · Jul 29

The new Ukrainian 159th Mechanized Brigade seems to have been (at least partially) committed to the Zaporizhzhia axis.

It is unclear how it will fit within the 17th Army Corps, recently deployed to this area.
It might only be in a supporting role for the moment.

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sirdo on X: "98th TDF Battalion striking various RU positions in Novopokrovka 159th Mechanized Brigade (insignia upper right corner) also involved - first geolocation for this new unit. 0:27-0:52 47.511703, 35.977967 https://t.co/0tfji0c9MI @UAControlMap @GeoConfirmed https://t.co/49DEHgInjX" / X

98th TDF Battalion striking various RU positions in Novopokrovka 159th Mechanized Brigade (insignia upper right corner) also involved - first geolocation for this new unit. 0:27-0:52 47.511703, 35.977967 https://t.co/0tfji0c9MI @UAControlMap @GeoConfirmed https://t.co/49DEHgInjX

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