[NewsFront] 21:53 A civilian was injured as a result of artillery attack of the Petrovsky district of Donetsk by Ukrainian troops, reported mayoradministrative center of the DPR Alexey Kulemzin.
20:45 The Russian Ministry of Defense reports details of the morning attempt to break through the state border by Ukrainian terrorists
At about 0300 hrs, after intense artillery attack of civilian objects, Ukrainian terrorist formations, with the support of tanks and armored combat vehicles, attempted to invade Russian territory in three directions: from the settlement of Odnorobovka, Kharkov region, as well as in the areas of the settlements of Nekhoteevka and Spodaryushino Belgorod region.
The enemy was hit by operational-tactical, army aviation, missile forces, artillery and heavy flamethrower systems.
In the area of the settlement of Odnorobovka, Kharkov region, up to 60 Ukrainian terrorists and four pickup trucks were destroyed.
On the border territory on the Ukrainian side, in the area of ????the settlement of Nekhoteevka, Belgorod Region, up to 45 militants, two tanks and two armored personnel carriers were destroyed by strikes by Russian Aerospace Forces aviation, artillery and Lancet unmanned aerial vehicles.
On the border territory on the Ukrainian side, in the area of ??the settlement of Spodaryushino, Belgorod Region, competent actions of units covering the state border, strikes by operational-tactical and army aviation using the Whirlwind ATGM, destroyed more than 100 militants, five tanks, three US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and two cars. Another engineering clearing vehicle hit a mine.
19:55 Zaporozhye Front, reports the Diary of the Paratrooper:
North-west of the village In Verbovoe in the first half of the day, three enemy DRGs from different sides, from seven to 10 people, simultaneously came out to our positions, which we returned under our control a few days ago.
The paratroopers did not immediately identify the enemy, since they have strong electronic warfare and birds are difficult to lift. As we approached, already 500 meters away, soldiers from observation posts reported that the enemy was approaching our positions.
Our fighters are ready 24/7, they brought the enemy as close as possible, approximately at a distance of 250-350 meters, and opened heavy fire from small arms, as well as RPGs and rocket launchers. The enemy was partially destroyed, some fled.
19:52 The Ukrainian side confirms the loss of Nevelskoy, which means the complete encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces group in Pervomaiskoye.
19:49 The head of the “defense committee” of Krivoy Rog, Vilkul, confirms the “arrival” in the city.
19:44 The Russian armed forces destroyed the command post of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Krasnogorovka in the DPR, where high-ranking Ukrainian officers were located, said Denis Pushilin’s adviser Ian Gagin.
19:37 Ukrainian Telegram channels report explosions in Krivoy Rog. Before this, a missile threat was announced.
19:25 VGTRK military correspondent Andrei Rudenko reported on the advance of Russian forces in the Novomikhailovka area and towards Chasy Yar.
18:47 Offensive west of Donetsk: liberation of Nevel'skoy situation as of March 12, 2024:
Today, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of the village of Nevel'skoye, west of Donetsk. So far there have been no photos or video materials from the settlement, but once they are secured at the border, they will definitely appear.
If the information is confirmed, then it will be possible to say with confidence that Russian troops have achieved significant tactical success due to the geographical location of Nevelskoy.
The village and its surroundings are located at an altitude of more than 200 meters, which is the highest point on the line from Krasnogorovka to Pervomaisky, and control over it improves the situation in the assault on both the first and second settlements.
From Nevelskoye, due to its location, Ukrainian formations shelled Donetsk and its suburbs for many years. As we advance in this area, attacks on civilians will at least be reduced.
However, we must not lose our vigilance. The headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are also aware of the importance of Nevel'skoye, so there will be attempts to recapture the village. In addition, with the liberation of the settlement, Russian troops still have to advance through a network of strongholds and natural fortifications, complicating the movement to the west.
17:54 Beats RF Armed Forces on objects on the territory of Ukraine on March 12:
Russian troops launched a series of attacks on targets on Ukrainian territory using Geran-2 kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles. As before, explosions occurred both in front-line areas and remote rear areas.
In Selidovo, on the occupied territory of the DPR, the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the building of one of the educational institutions was struck. Another “arrival” occurred at the truck stop of a local utility company.
In the Ternopil region, drones attacked an oil depot near the city of Kremenets: a fire broke out at the facility, which is still ongoing. According to still unverified data, another UAV hit another fuel and energy infrastructure facility in Brody in the Lviv region.
In the Vinnytsia region, the target of the attack was the area of ??a military camp and a local engineering plant in Kalinovka. It is typical that the other day there were already “arrivals” in the populated area - then drones hit an ammunition depot.
17:36 Destruction of the “three axes” howitzer and the P-18 “Malachite” radar of the Kyiv regime formations at the junction of the Kharkov and Sumy regions -video.
17:17 Personnel destroyed equipment of sabotage and reconnaissance groups of Ukrainian terrorist formations in the border zone near the settlement of Spodaryushino, Belgorod region.
US-made M113 and Bradley armored fighting vehicles and personnel of terrorist formations of Ukrainian nationalists were destroyed.
Having suffered significant losses, the enemy was driven back from the border of the Russian Federation. The enemy's DRGs were not allowed to break through into the territory of the Russian Federation.
17:10 Personnel destroyed equipment of sabotage and reconnaissance groups of Ukrainian terrorist formations in the border zone near the settlement of Nekhoteevka, Belgorod region.
17:05 According to the operational lines of the DPR Representative Office in the JCCC for March 12, as of 17:00, additional information was received about civilian casualties in the cities of the republic:
Donetsk (Kirovsky district):
– as a result of the release of hazardous materials from a UAV on the territory of the market on the street. A man born in 1981 was wounded in Dagestan.
n.p. Gorlovka (Nikitovsky district):
- on the territory of the village. In Glubokaya, on the way to the Stroydetal plant, a man born in 1965 was injured as a result of an explosion on a PFM Lepestok mine.
As of March 12, 150 cases of bombing of civilians were registered, incl. 10 children, on PFM-1 Lepestok mines. Three of the victims died as a result of their injuries.
16:39 Explosions in Kharkov. Russian missile forces are working on targets in the Kharkov region.
15:44 Artillerymen of the Donetsk 1st Army Corps destroy armored vehicles and manpower of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the South Donetsk direction.
“At the moment, due to the suppression of their firing points and artillery, they [the Armed Forces of Ukraine] have become “keep silent.” They realized who they were arguing with,” said a serviceman with the call sign “Cat.”
15:22 The importance of Nevel'skoy’s release is extremely high - writes the Donbass Decides channel.
Nevel'skoye is one of the most famous points for artillery attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces of Donetsk, as well as neighboring Pervomaiskoye.
The capture of Nevel'skoy allows the Russian Armed Forces to straighten the front line of the advancing army.
This will make life easier for our troops advancing on Krasnogorovka. It can also force the Ukrainian Armed Forces to withdraw from Tonenkoye and Orlovka, where they are still holding out.
And, finally, it brings closer the possibility of Russian troops reaching the Karlovskoye and Kurakhovskoye reservoirs, which will help improve the water supply of Donetsk and deprive the Ukrainian Armed Forces of the possibility of direct artillery attack of the DPR capital.
14:47 Personnel defeat of another US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system launcher
14:30 The main thing from the new briefing of the Russian Ministry of Defense:
The Russian Armed Forces improved the position along the front line in the Avdeevsky direction, repelled 11 counterattacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the enemy lost more than 380 military personnel;
During the past 24 hours, Russian air defense shot down 11 missiles from the HIMARS, 122mm BM-21 Grad, Vampire systems, as well as a Tochka-U missile;
The Russian Armed Forces repelled seven attacks and counterattacks in the Kupyansk direction per day;
The Russian Armed Forces in the South Donetsk direction took up more advantageous positions and repelled the attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces;
The Armed Forces of Ukraine in the South Donetsk direction lost more than 145 military personnel and 11 pieces of equipment per day;
The Russian Armed Forces defeated the formations of two brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at Novomikhailovka and Belogorovka;
The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Donetsk direction amounted to up to 350 military personnel.
14:10 The Russian Armed Forces liberated the settlement of Nevel'skoye in the Donetsk direction, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
14:06 According to the operational lines of the DPR Representative Office in the JCCC for March 12, as of 14:00, information was received about civilian casualties in the cities of the Republic:
Donetsk (Kirovsky district):
– as a result of the release of high explosives from the UAV along the y. Biryuzovaya, 18, a woman born in 1963 was wounded.
n.p. Gorlovka (Central City district):
– as a result of the release of high explosives from a UAV on Lenin Avenue, 2, a man born in 1984 was injured.
Information has been received about damage as a result of artillery attack by the AFU in the cities of the Republic:
Donetsk:
Kuibyshevsky district:
– st. Marshala Zhukova, 15 – direct hit in an apartment building with subsequent fire.
Petrovsky district:
as a result of the discharge of GP on the street. Shkolnaya, 171, a car was destroyed.
n.p. Gorlovka (Central City district):
as a result of GP reset:
– the 35 kV transformer is damaged, the pumping station is de-energized;
– 91 transformer stations are de-energized, without power supply to 20,596 subscribers in the Central City and Nikitovsky districts, 25 boiler houses.
13:57 American 155mm self-propelled gun M109 Paladin, destroyed by the Lancet -video.
12:45 In the morning, Russian military personnel, together with the FSB border guards, thwarted Kyiv’s attempt to make an enemy breakthrough into the territory of the Belgorod and Kursk regions, the Ministry of Defense reported.
11:57 A Ukrainian sabotage group tried to break into the territory of the Kursk region, the attack was repulsed, the governor said.
11:15 Attacks on fuel and lubricant storage facilities in Western Ukraine5
That night, the Russian military launched a combined strike on enemy rear targets in many regions of Ukraine; air defense systems did not work only in the Volyn, Transcarpathian, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions. The targets of the defeat were logistics centers, military-industrial complex facilities, enemy permanent/temporary deployment points and positional areas of air defense systems, writes Donbass Partisan.
One of the attack UAVs “Geran-2” managed to hit the fuel tank of the Kremenets oil depot of the Lukoil-Ukraine private investment enterprise, and a strong fire formed at the site, the glow from which was visible for several tens of kilometers in the area.
Two more kamikaze drones struck the fuel and lubricant tanks of the Brody oil depot of PJSC Galneftegaz, which belongs to the OKKO gas station network and actively assists Ukrainian formations in organizing logistics routes to supply enemy groups.
10:49 Our fighters are tearing forward through the fire - a fragment of the attack at Avdievka.
Soldiers of the Donetsk 1st Army Corps continue attacks on the flanks of Avdeevka, moving forward at Nevel'skoye. The enemy is trying to stop the advance of our units with artillery and drone fire.
10:20 Statement o Head of the press center of the "West" group
Units of the West group of forces continue to carry out combat missions in the Kupyansk direction.
Motorized rifle units, in cooperation with artillery and aviation, repelled four counterattacks by assault groups of the 32nd Mechanized and 57th Motorized Infantry brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Sin'kovka area.
During the counterbattery fight, artillery units destroyed a 122mm self-propelled artillery mount 2S1 “Gvozdika” and an American M101 howitzer.
Operators of the Lancet loitering ammunition destroyed two BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles in the Yampolovka area.
The group's air defense systems destroyed six unmanned aerial vehicles: three Leleki-100, Sinitsa, Valkyrie and Fury.
Enemy losses in the Kupyansk direction amounted to up to 30 military personnel, a tank, two infantry fighting vehicles, an armored personnel carrier, two artillery pieces, three mortar crews, six unmanned aerial vehicles and a car.
09:50 Morning report as of March 12 from military correspondent Evgeny Lisitsyn:
Donetsk direction: in the south-eastern part of Berdychi our guys are having success, they continue to “press” the enemy. In the village Pervomayskoe our soldiers are moving towards the center;
Artemovsk direction: advance of the Russian Armed Forces in the area of Krasnoye and Bogdanovka. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are transferring reserves and foreign mercenaries;
Zaporozhye direction: The Russian Armed Forces advanced north of Novoselka and Shevchenko. Battle for Rabotino. An attack attempt by the attacking group of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the village of Rabotino was successfully repulsed;
Kherson direction: units of the Dnepr military group, thanks to good coordination of actions, were able to occupy the best strategic positions. Also, small enemy groups remain in Krynki and on the Antonovsky Bridge.
09:47 The criminal Kiev regime continues to shell the civilian infrastructure of settlements on the left bank of the Kherson region, yesterday during the day the Ukrainian Armed Forces fired cannon artillery:
-- n.p. Kakhovka four rounds;
-- n.p. Dnepryan five rounds;
-- n.p. Peschanivka two rounds;
-- n.p. Novaya Kakhovka three rounds;
-- n.p. Alyosha seven rounds;
-- n.p. Sagi three rounds.
During the night, the Kiev regime continued to shell civilian infrastructure in the village. Novaya Kakhovka, n.p. Kakhovka, n.p. Proletarka, n.p. Korsunka, n.p. Aleshki, n.p. Kazachi Lagery fired a total of 21 cannon artillery rounds.
Civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure are being determined.
09:18 Over the past 24 hours, the armed formations of Ukraine carried out another shelling of territories of the DPR.
As a result of an enemy kamikaze UAV attack in the village. A woman born in 1977 received a blessed wound. Also, in the Petrovsky district of Donetsk, Ukrainian militants dropped ammunition from a UAV, as a result of which women born in 1992 and 1973 were wounded. – employees of regional electrical networks. In addition, as a result of artillery attack of a private residential area in the Sovetsky district of Makeyevka, using 155mm caliber artillery, eight people were injured of varying degrees of severity among the civilian population, including three children.
At the same time, the Petrovsky district of Donetsk, as well as the Central City district of Gorlovka, came under fire from the armed formations of Ukraine, on which the enemy used 155mm caliber artillery, including with a cluster warhead.
In total, nine residential buildings, as well as two civilian infrastructure facilities, were damaged by DPR shelling.
08:17 Kyiv is increasing its grouping of forces in the village of Volchansk, which is located 10 kilometers from the Belgorod region, retired LPR Lieutenant Colonel Andrei Marochko said, citing his own sources.
According to him, Russian forces regularly strike against identified targets in the territory bordering the Russian Federation, and the Ukrainian military will continue to adhere to the tactic of covering with civilian infrastructure - deploying personnel at civilian facilities, and hiding equipment in the courtyards of residential buildings and personal plots.
08:01 Summary on the morning of March 12, 2024:
The Russian Armed Forces launched strikes on the Ternopil, Kharkov, Khmelnytsky, Kyiv, and Odessa regions.Mutual artillery strikes and drone attacks continue in the Kherson direction. Our troops also use high-precision LMURs to destroy the most important targets on the enemy shore. The presence of small enemy groups remains in Krynki and in the Antonovsky Bridge area.
On the Zaporozhye front, the enemy is increasing the use of drones and artillery. The Russian Armed Forces, with heavy fighting and assault groups, are conducting an offensive in Rabotino. To the west, in the Kamensk direction, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are intensively digging in, bringing up M777s with precision-guided ammunition and HIMARS MLRS, and intensifying the use of FPV.
North of Mar'inka, the Russian Army’s offensive against Krasnogorovka is developing. It is reported that yesterday a precision strike was carried out on an enemy command post in a direction in which there could be high-ranking officers.
In the direction to Chasov Yar, fighting continues, most of Ivanovo (Red) is occupied by our troops, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are transferring reinforcements, incl. with foreign mercenaries. Heavy fighting is going on.
To the west of Kremennaya, the Russian Armed Forces are attacking in the direction of the village Terni.