Operational Information on March 13 Regarding the russian Invasion

The eighteenth day of the heroic opposition of the Ukrainian people to the russian military invasion.

The enemy continues its offensive operation against Ukraine in Polissya, Siversky, Slobozhansky, Donetsk, Tavriya, and Pivdennobuzhsky directions. The occupiers are taking measures to restore combat readiness and regroup troops, as well as prepare for the continuation of offensive operations.

Russian war criminals carry out rocket bombings and artillery damage to civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities Chernihiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Mariupol, Avdiivka, Volnovakha, and suburbs of large settlements throughout Ukraine, as well as groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

During the regrouping of enemy troops, additional units are being trained to conduct hostilities on the territory of Ukraine. Thus, according to available information, during March 9-10, 800 servicemen of the 102nd Military Base (Gyumri, Armenia) of the Southern Military District were transferred to the russian Federation for further transfer to the combat zone. Up to 1,500 members of the 40th Separate Marine Brigade (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) of the Pacific Fleet are sent to the Republic of belarus by rail. The 820th Missile Attack Warning Center (Solnechnogorsk) is selecting personnel to take part in hostilities against Ukraine.

In order to urgently replenish the losses of the occupying forces of the russian Armed Forces, part of the “peacekeeping” contingent is being transferred from Nagorno Karabakh (Azerbaijan) to Ukraine. Also, according to available information, a large number of mercenary militants from other countries (Syria, Serbia) are involved.

The enemy did not conduct offensive operations in Volyn direction. The military leadership of the Republic of belarus continues measures to strengthen the protection of the border with Ukraine. The possibility of direct participation of the armed forces of the Republic of belarus in the military operation against Ukraine on the side of the occupiers in Volyn direction remains.

The enemy is conducting air reconnaissance of military and civilian objects on the territory of Ukraine.

In Polissya direction, the enemy with a certain composition of forces holds positions in the area of the settlements Poliske, Ivankiv, Lypivka, Kopyliv, Motyzhyn, Buzova, Gorenichi, Irpin, Sinyak, Kazarovichi, and Sukholuchye. Active offensive operations are not being currently conducting. The enemy is making attempts to establish a system of logistics and is restoring military equipment. On the territory of the Republic of belarus in the area of n.p. Kulichykha, 17 km from the State Border of Ukraine, the enemy deployed a base for repairing and restorating of military equipment.

In the northern direction, the enemy helds positions near the settlements of Lyubech, Slavutych, Kovryta, Zolotynka, Mena, Branytsia, Kalita, Bogdanovka, Lukash, Romny, and Nedrigailiv with the help of separate units from the Central Military District. They do not conduct active offensive actions, their main efforts are focused on improving of the logistics system of the group.

In the direction of Brovary – Boryspil, the enemy is blocking the E95 highway, continuing measures to regroup troops, replenish supplies, and conduct reconnaissance. The enemy has moved to the defense and is keeping a network of checkpoints on key routes. It is likely that after the regrouping of troops and the introduction of additional units, the enemy will resume offensive operations to capture the left bank of Kyiv.

In Slobozhansky direction, the enemy, with a certain composition of forces, is maintaining the positions in the areas of the settlements of Severodonetsk, Svatove, Kupyansk, Velyka Pisarivka, Moskovsky Bobryak, and Lebedyn. It continues to form the additional units, consolidates on the achieved frontiers, regroups troops, restores combat capability of units, replenishes stocks of ammunition and fuel and lubricants to block Kharkiv and capture Izyum. There were no active offensives, except in Izyum, where the enemy is trying to seize the settlement.

In Donetsk and Tavriya directions, the enemy helds positions near the settlements of Borova, Ternove, Novokrasnyanka, Luhanske, Horlivka, Panteleimonivka, Novotroitskoye, and Gulyaipole.

With the support of the army aviation, they are trying to develop an offensive in Volnovakha direction. Enemy troops captured the settlements of Staromlynivka, Yevhenivka, Pavlivka, Yegorivka and have been stopped at unfavorable borders.

The occupiers are firing on the positions of our troops in Severodonetsk region. With the support of artillery, they carried out assault operations and captured the eastern outskirts of the village of Rubizhne.

The enemy did not conduct active offensive operations in the South Bug area. Actively conducts air reconnaissance. Continues to move towards Kryvyi Rih. During the day, the occupiers continued advancing in the direction of Arkhangelsk and Novovorontsovka but have been stopped.

In all areas of the offensive, the enemy is actively covered by civilian infrastructure and civilians.

We believe in the Armed Forces of Ukraine!!! Let’s win together!!! Glory to Ukraine!!!