November 7, 2023

Ukrainian General Staff: 890 Russian combat casualties in 24 hours

Ukraine Defense Ministry

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 07.11.2023 were approximately:

personnel ‒ about 306860 (+890) persons,

tanks ‒ 5293 (+5),

APV ‒ 9974 (+16),

artillery systems – 7410 (+21),

MLRS – 869 (+2),

Anti-aircraft warfare systems ‒ 570,

aircraft – 322,

helicopters – 324,

UAV operational-tactical level – 5557 (+3),

cruise missiles ‒ 1556,

warships / boats ‒ 20,

submarines – 1,

vehicles and fuel tanks – 9767 (+23),

special equipment ‒ 1049 (+2).

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 

Operational information on 18.00, 07.11.2023 regarding the #russian_invasion 

Glory to Ukraine! Day 622 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine continues.

The russian federation continues to wage a war of aggression. Despite significant losses, it does not abandon its plans for complete occupation of Ukraine.

The enemy continues to ignore the laws and customs of war, uses terror tactics, strikes and shells both military and civilian targets, which unfortunately results in civilian casualties.

The operational situation in east and south of Ukraine remains difficult.

During the day of November 7, there were 36x combat engagements.

The enemy launched a total of 3x missile and 35x air strikes, 30x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the attacks have wounded civilians. Private residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group. Certain units of the armed forces of belarus continue their missions in the areas bordering Ukraine.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy continues its sabotage and reconnaissance activities, shelling Ukrainian settlements from the territory of russia and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. Around 20x settlements came under enemy artillery and mortar fire, including Sen’kivka, Bleshnya, Karpovychi, Hrem’yach (Chernihiv oblast), Simeikyne, Iskryskivshchyna, Basivka, Hrabovs’ke, Popivka, Velyka Pysarivka (Sumy oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Syn’kivka, Ivanivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 5x attacks in the area. Also, the adversary launched air strikes near the settlements of Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Proletars’ke (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Dvorichna, Syn’kivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).

Lyman axis: the invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Serebryans’ke forestry, Riznykivka, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast). The occupiers fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Serebryanka, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast).

Bakhmut axis: the invaders conducted assaults near Bohdanivka, Klishchiivka and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast), to no success. The occupiers launched an air strike in the vicinity of Klishchiivka. More than 15x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Markove, Bakhmut, Chasiv Yar, Klishchiivka, Kurdyumivka, New York (Donetsk oblast).

Avdiivka axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Stepove, Avdiivka, Tonen’ke, Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast), where the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 13x attacks. The adversary launched more than 10x air strikes in the vicinity of Avdiivka (Donetsk oblast). The enemy fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Ocheretyne, Berdychi, Lastochkyne, Tonen’ke, Pervomais’ke, Netailove (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinity of Mar’inka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 13x attacks in that area. Around 10x settlements of Donetsk oblast, including Nevel’s’ke, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Mar’inka, Pobjeda, were under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the invaders conducted failed assaults in the vicinity of Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast). The adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Rivnopil’ (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements, including Vodyane, Vuhledar, Bohoyavlenka, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.

Zaporizhzhia axis: the invaders did not conduct any offensive (assault) actions. More than 15x settlements, including Poltavka, Huliaipole, Charivne, Orikhiv, Mali Shcherbaky, Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.

Kherson axis: the occupiers launched an air strike in the vicinity of Tyahynka (Kherson oblast). The settlements of Beryslav, Tyahynka, Ivanivka (Kherson oblast) and the city of Kherson suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis and offensive (assault) operations on Bakhmut axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

During the day of November 7, Ukrainian Air Force launched 17x air strikes on concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, 4x strikes on air defense systems of the occupiers.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 6x artillery systems, 2x command posts, 1x fuel-oil depot, 1x concentration of troops, weapons and military equipment, 1x air defense system, 2x radar stations and 1x electronic warfare station of the russian invaders.

Share the Post:

Wilson Center

Forced displacement represents one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. Individuals and families, torn from the fabric of their communities, find themselves navigating a world of uncertainty, often without basic necessities or a clear path to safety. There are currently some 110 million forced displaced, and this number is growing by 10 million each year!

At the heart of this crisis are the political triggers. Armed conflicts, ethnic or religious persecutions, and systemic human rights abuses force millions to flee their homes in terror. Many are displaced within their own national boundaries, while others seek asylum abroad. If these factors change as a result of political shifts at home or the pressures from abroad, they can return to their homes. Forced displacement is thus different from environmentally driven displacement, as victims of climate change may never be able to return to their homes.

The ramifications of any sort of displacement are profound, not just for those directly affected, but also for host communities and countries. Overburdened infrastructures, socio-economic strains, and cultural tensions can arise, necessitating comprehensive strategies to foster harmony and integration. Yet the root causes of forced displacement can be remedied with a concerted focus by local players and international diplomacy.

Organizations like Refugees International play a crucial role in this arena, advocating for the rights and needs of the displaced, conducting on-the-ground assessments, and influencing policymakers to take informed actions. Their relentless work underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgency ofinternational cooperation. But they, too, are overwhelmed by the rapid expansion of the crisis.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL), with its core principles centered on the protection of civilians during conflicts, plays a pivotal role in this discourse. Yet, despite clear legal frameworks, compliance remains
inconsistent. This initiative emphasizes the importance of upholding and reinforcing these international standards.

It’s not just about recognizing the problem; it’s about active engagement. We urge governments, organizations, and individuals to prioritize the rights and needs of the forced displaced. Through collective efforts, informed policies, and sustained advocacy, we can shift the narrative from passive acknowledgment to proactive intervention.