Russo-Ukraine War - 22 March 2024 - Day 758
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On 24 February 2022, Ukraine was suddenly and deliberately attacked by land, naval and air forces of Russia, igniting the largest European war since the Great Patriotic War. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" (SVO - spetsialnaya voennaya operatsiya) in Ukraine in response to the appeal of the leaders of the "Donbass republics" for help. That attack is a blatant violation of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Putin stressed that Moscow's goal is the demilitarization and denazification of the country. The military buildup in preceeding months makes it obvious that the unprovoked and dastardly Russian attack was deliberately planned long in advance. During the intervening time, the Russian government had deliberately sought to deceive the world by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
"To initiate a war of aggression... is not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole." [Judgment of the International Military Tribunal]
The UK Ministry of Defence reported that on 21 March 2024, Russia conducted its first major Long Range Aviation (LRA) strike against Ukraine in over a month. The strike force included at least 10 Tu-95 BEAR-H aircraft operating from Olenegorsk and Engels airbases as well as MiG-31 FOXHOUND fighters. At least 20 missiles (including Russia's premier AS-23a KODIAK air launched cruise missile and the AS-24 KILLJOY air launched ballistic missile) were launched, targeting locations primarily in Kyiv. It had been 44 days since the previous aviation strike on Kyiv.
It is a realistic possibility that the month-long pause in LRA strikes was due to aircraft fleet management and planning issues. Sanctions have likely restricted Russia's ability to access key components for both aircraft and missiles alike. Continued Ukrainian air defence successes have also likely complicated Russian mission planning.
Russia will almost certainly continue strikes against critical locations as aircraft, crews and weapon stocks allow, attempting to maintain pressure on the Ukrainian government and population via its stand-off strike capability. This is symptomatic of a prolonged campaign where tactical air, such as fighter aircraft and helicopters, continues to have limited impact on the overall conflict.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of March 22, there were 57x tactical engagements.
Russian forces launched a total of 87x missile and 110x air strikes, 39x MLRS attacks on positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Today, Russia has conducted the largest attack lately – in the combined attack the Russian occupiers launched 63 UAVs and 88 missiles of various types. This resulted in power supply problems in a number of regions. Russian forces specifically targeted Ukraine's energy facilities. Unfortunately, the Russian attacks have killed and wounded many civilians. Residential apartment blocks and private houses got destroyed and damaged, civilian infrastructure suffered damage. Measures to overcome the aftermath of the terrorist attack are ongoing.
Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group.
Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: Russia maintains its military presence in the russian areas bordering Ukraine. The Russian troops conduct subversion in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. Russia continues shelling of Ukrainian settlements from the territory of Russia and increases the concentration of mining operations along the state border of Ukraine. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Semenivka (Chernihiv oblast), Neskuchne, Oleksandrivka, Druzhba (Sumy oblast), Odradne, Kolodyazne (Kharkiv oblast). More than 20x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Huta-Studenets'ka, Bleshnya, Liskivshchyna, Karpovychi (Chernihiv oblast), Boyaro-Lezhachi, Bilopillya, Kindrativka, Zapsillya, Myropillya, Popivka, Dmytrivka (Sumy oblast), Kozacha Lopan', Vovchans'k, Krasne, Neskuchne (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: Russian forces, using air attacks, executed 3x unsuccessful assaults on position of Ukrainian defenders in the vicinities of Syn'kivka, Tabaiivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Petropavlivka, Kotlyarivka (Kharkiv oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Holubivka, Syn'kivka, Stepova Novoselivka (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 5x assaults in the vicinities of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Spirne (Donetsk oblast), where Russian forces, using air attacks, made attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. The Russian enemy fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Makiivka, Nevs'ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Terny, Yampolivka, Tors'ke, Serebryanka (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 2x attacks in the vicinities of Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Chasiv Yar, Oleksandro-Shul'tyne (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, Klishchiivka, Andriivka (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled up to 10x attacks in the vicinities of Berdychi, Tonen'ke, Pervomais'ke, Nevel's'ke (Donetsk oblast). The Russian occupiers launched air strikes in the vicinities of Ocheretyne, Novobakhmutivka, Semenivka, Karlivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 20x settlements, including Novobakhmutivka, Berdychi, Semenivka, Pervomais'ke, Nevel's'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Novopavlivka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to block Russian forces near Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Novomykhailivka, Vodyane, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast). In that area, the Russian invaders, using air attacks, made more than 20x attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. The Russian adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kostyantynivka, Vuhledar (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 15x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Paraskoviivka, Vuhledar (Donetsk oblast).
Orikhiv axis: Russian forces, with air support, conducted 7x attacks on positions of Ukrainian defenders in the vicinities of Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast) and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Around 15x settlements, including Poltavka, Malynivka, Charivne, Bilohir'ya, Novodanylivka, P'yatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia oblast), were under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Kherson axis: Russian forces did not conduct any offensive operations. The city of Kherson, settlements of Burhunka, Tyahynka, Tokarivka, Dniprovs'ke, Kizomys, Stanislav (Kherson oblast), was under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.
During the day of March 22, the Ukrainian Air Force launched air strikes on 13x concentrations of Russian troops, weapons and military equipment.
The Ukrainian Missile Forces hit 2x concentrations of troops, 1x air defense system, 4 important targets of the Russian invaders.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that that day, the Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive long-range air-launched, sea-launched, ground-based and unmanned aerial attack against power facilities, military industrial complex, railroad hubs, arsenals, deployment areas of AFU troops and foreign mercenaries.
The strike disrupted the functioning of the manufacturing enterprises involved in issuing and repairing weapons, military hardware and ammunition.
In addition, foreign military equipment and weapons delivered to Ukraine from NATO countries have been destroyed, the transfer of enemy reserves to the front line has been disrupted, and AFU and mercenary units have been neutralised in reconstitution areas.
All the targets have been achieved.
From 16 to 22 March 2024, in response to shelling of Russian territory, attempts to break through, and capture Russian border settlements, the Russian Armed Forces carried out 49 air high-precision strikes, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, missile systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The strikes hit AFU decision making centres, airfield infrastructure, an armament and military hardware repair workshop, UAV storage depots, and uncrewed surface vehicles, logistics support bases, as well as temporary deployment areas of special operations forces and foreign mercenaries.
In Kupyansk direction, units of the Zapad Group of Forces have engaged the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Kotlyarovka, Berestovoye, Kislovka, Yagodnoye, Timkovka (Kharkov region), Chervonaya Dibrova and Nadiya (Lugansk People's Republic).
Thirteen counter-attacks of assault groups of the AFU 57th Motorised Infantry Brigade, the 30th and 32nd Mechanised brigades, as well as of the 18th Ukrainian National Guard Brigade close to Sinkovka (Kharkov region) and Terny (Donetsk People's Republic) have been repelled.
The AFU losses amounted to up to 400 Ukrainian troops, three tanks, three armoured fighting vehicles, 25 motor vehicles, and 19 field artillery guns.
Over the past week, Ukrainian fighters attempted to breach the border areas of Belgorod and Kursk regions. All the attacks have been repelled by the coordinated actions of the Russian State border covering force.
In Belgorod direction, more than 3,000 Ukrainian servicemen and militants of terrorist formations, seven tanks, 15 armoured vehicles, and 17 motor vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been eliminated during the week.
In Donetsk direction, the Yug Group of Forces has liberated the Alebastrovaya railway station (Donetsk People's Republic) and improved the situation along the front line.
One airborne assault brigade, one tank brigade, two airmobile brigades, four mechanised brigades, and three assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as three territorial defence brigades have been hit close to Razdolovka, Krasnoye, Andreyevka, Kleshcheyevka, Kurdyumovka, Konstantinovka, and Georgiyevka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Ten counter-attacks of the AFU 46th and 81st airmobile brigades have been repelled near Belogorovka, Krasnogorovka, and Novomikhailovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses amounted to more than 1,885 Ukrainian troops, six tanks, 13 armoured fighting vehicles, 41 motor vehicles, 17 field artillery guns, and nine field ammunition depots.
In Avdeyevka direction, the Tsentr Group of Forces liberated Orlovka and Tonenkoye (Donetsk People's Republic) in cooperation with aviation and artillery.
Strikes were delivered at manpower and hardware of seven brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Berdychi, Netaylovo, Semenovka, Pervomayskoye, Novogorodskoye, Umanskoye, and Ocheretino (Donetsk People's Republic).
Forty-two counter-attacks of the AFU's 47th Mechanised, 59th Motorised Infantry, 78th Air Assault, and 3rd Assault brigades have been repelled close to Leninskoye, Novobakhmutovka, Orlovka, and Vodyanoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
Over 2,195 Ukrainian troops, two tanks, 21 armoured fighting vehicles, 65 motor vehicles, and 28 field artillery guns have been eliminated during the week.
In South Donetsk direction, the Vostok Group of Forces liberated Mirnoye (Zaporozhye region) and improved its tactical position along the front line.
In addition, strikes were delivered at units of the 1st of Ukrainian National Guard Brigade, 127th and 128th territorial defence brigades close to Shakhterskoye, Rovnopol, and Urozhaynoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
Five counter-attacks of the AFU 72nd mechanised, 58th motorised infantry brigades have been repelled close to Urozhaynoye and Vladimirovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to more than 935 Ukrainian troops, three tanks, 11 armoured fighting vehicles, 25 motor vehicles, and seven field artillery guns.
In Kherson direction, the Russian troops inflicted fire damage on the 28th, 65th mechanised, 128th assault brigades, the 121st and 126th territorial defence brigades, the 35th marine brigades close to Rabotino, Stepnogorsk, Shcherbaki, Stepnoye (Zaporozhye region), Ivanovka, and Nikolskoye (Kherson region).
The AFU losses amounted to more than 330 Ukrainian troops, 22 motor vehicles, and 11 field artillery guns.
During the week, the Groups' Missile Troops and Artillery and unmanned aerial vehicles have neutralised nine Czech-made Vampire MLRS launchers, one German-made IRIS-T air defence battery, two U.S.-made AN/TPQ-50 and AN/TPQ-36 counter-battery warfare stations, as well as four Ukrainian Anklav-N, Nota, and Bukovel-AD electronic warfare stations.
Russian air defence systems have shot down one Mi-8 helicopter of the Ukrainian Air Force during the week, along with two Tochka-U tactical missiles, two S-200 converted surface-to-surface guided missiles, 156 projectiles of HIMARS, Vampire, Grad, Olkha, and Uragan MLRS, and 992 unmanned aerial vehicles.
In total, 577 airplanes and 270 helicopters, 16,565 unmanned aerial vehicles, 487 air defence missile systems, 15,572 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,252 combat vehicles of multiple rocket launcher systems, 8,490 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 20,057 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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