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Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Dnepr’ Group of Forces.

⚡️ Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (21 March 2023) The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. 💥 In Kupyansk direction, active actions by units and artillery fire of the 'Zapad' Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on enemy manpower and equipment close to Dvurechnaya, Timkovka (Kharkov region) and Novoselovskoye and Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic). Up to 80 Ukrainian servicemen, three armored fighting vehicles, and one D-20 howitzer were destroyed. 💥In Krasny Liman direction, Russian artillery and heavy flamethrower systems of the 'Tsentr' Group of Forces hit units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) close to Nevskoye (Lugansk People's Republic), Yampolovka, and Grigorovka (Donetsk People's Republic). As many as 60 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, and D-20 and D-30 howitzers have been neutralised in this direction during the day. 💥 In Donetsk direction, the 'Yug' Group of Forces, aviation, and artillery fire have eliminated up to 160 Ukrainian troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, four motor vehicles, and one D-20 howitzer. 💥 In South Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions, Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the the 'Vostok' Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on AFU units close Ugledar, Novomikhailovka (Donetsk People's Republic), and Preobrazhenka (Zaporozhye region). The enemy's losses amounted to more than 30 Ukrainian troops, two pick-up trucks, as well as one D-30 howitzer. 💥 In Kherson direction, the fire damage has neutralised over 40 Ukrainian troops, three motor vehicles, two Akatsiya self-propelled howitzers, and one U.S.-made M777 artillery system during the day. 💥 Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Group of Forces have engaged 95 AFU artillery units at their fire positions, manpower, and military hardware in 107 areas during the day. In addition, three U.S.-made AN/TPQ-37 counter-battery radar stations have been obliterated close to Shandrigolovo (Donetsk People's Republic), Orekhov (Zaporozhye region), and Belozerka (Kherson region). ✈️ Fighter aviation of Russian Aerospace Forces has shot down one Su-25 aircraft of Ukrainian Air Force in an air-to-air operation near Nikanorovka (Donetsk People's Republic). 💥 Russia's air defence systems shot down 31 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles near Tokarevka (Kharkov region), Krasnorechenskoye, Chervonopopovka, Novovodyanoye, Kremennaya, Ploshchanka, and Voyevodka, Rubezhnoye, Baranikovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Zeleny Gai, Urozhaynoye, Blagodatnoye, Vladimirovka, Yevgenovka, Staromlinovka (Donetsk People's Republic), Ulyanovka, Pologi (Zaporozhye region), Novaya Zburyevka and Krynki (Kherson region). In addition, three HIMARS multiple rocket launchers were intercepted. 📊In total, 403 airplanes and 223 helicopters, 3,502 unmanned aerial vehicles, 414 air defence missile systems, 8,363 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,070 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 4,403 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 9,039 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation. #MoD 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Vostok’ Group of Forces 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Two Tu-95ms strategic bombers make a routine flight above the neutral waters of the Sea of Japan. ✈️ The flight time took over 7 hours. Su-30cm and Su-35c fighter jets of the Eastern Military District escorted the bombers. ◽️ Long-range aviation regularly carries out flights over the neutral waters of the Arctic, North Atlantic, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and Pacific Ocean. ◽️ All Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft flights are carried out in strict compliance with international airspace regulations. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Msta-S crews from Western MD in combat action within the special military operation Crews include military personnel called up as part of the partial mobilisation. 💥 The artillery battery of 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzers destroyed an enemy platoon stronghold identified by the reconnaissance units. The reconnaissance units confirmed that the target had been engaged. 🤝 Artillerymen carry out combat missions around the clock and in any weather. The crews are coordinated, focused, and eager to succeed. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

☀️ Central MD’s artillerymen waking up the enemy.

Training every day: mobilised servicemen continue training in the rear area of special military operation 🎯 Fire and tactical training sessions are conducted by experienced instructors (‘Vostok’ Group of Forces). Special attention is given to tactics for mobile assault units. ◽️ In addition to firearms training, military personnel hone engineering skills and tactical medicine. After completing this course, they are ready for real combat missions. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Vostok’ Group of Forces.

152 mm Msta-B howitzers of the Central Military District destroy camouflaged facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces 🎯 Russian crews fire from an enclosed firing position using high-explosive fragmentation projectiles at more than 15 km distances with UAV fire control. 🔹 Once the targets have been hit, the artillery crews leave their positions and take cover in the dugouts and, if necessary, promptly change their firing position in the shortest possible time. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

⚡️ Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (20 March 2023) The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. 💥 In Kupyansk direction, aviation and artillery of the 'Zapad' Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) close to Dvurechnaya, Berestovoye (Kharkov region), and Artyomovka (Lugansk People's Republic). ◽️ The enemy suffered losses of up to 55 Ukrainian troops, one armoured fighting vehicle, two pick-up trucks, and one D-20 howitzer. 💥 In Krasny Liman direction, the 'Tsentr' Group of Forces, aviation, and artillery hit enemy manpower and hardware close to Yampolovka and Terny (Donetsk People's Republic). ◽️ In the past 24 hours, the enemy has lost over 100 Ukrainian troops, one infantry fighting vehicle, three pick-up trucks, one motor vehicle, and one Msta-B howitzer. 💥 In Donetsk direction, the units of the 'Yug' Group of Forces and artillery annihilated over 245 Ukrainian troops, one tank, three armoured fighting vehicles, three pick-up trucks, one Grad MLRS vehicle, and one Msta-B howitzer close to Semenovka, Petrovskoye, and Tonenkoye. 💥 In South Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions, aviation and artillery of the 'Vostok' Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on the AFU units close to Ugledar and Novomikhailovka (Donetsk People's Republic). ◽️ Total losses of the enemy in the past 24 hours in these directions have amounted to over 50 Ukrainian troops, three tanks, four infantry fighting vehicles, two armoured fighting vehicles, four motor vehicles, and one D-20 howitzer. 💥 In Kherson direction, Russian troops neutralised up to 40 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, three motor vehicles, one Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, one D-30 howitzer, and one U.S.-made Paladin self-propelled artillery system. 💥 Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Group of Forces (Troops) have engaged 82 artillery units at fire positions, manpower, and military hardware of the enemy in 112 areas in the past 24 hours. 💥 Fighter Aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces intercepted one Mi-8 helicopter of the Ukrainian Air Force close Kolesnikovka (Kharkov region). 💥 Air defence systems have engaged five HIMARS projectiles and one HARM anti-radiation missile during the day. ◽️ Moreover, seven Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down close to Kremennaya, Rubezhnoye, Ploshchanka, Karmazinovka (Lugansk People's Republic), and Kirillovka (Donetsk People's Republic). 📊 In total, 402 airplanes and 223 helicopters, 3,471 unmanned aerial vehicles, 414 air defence missile systems, 8,355 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,070 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 4,395 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 9,027 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation. #MoD 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Tsentr’ Group of Forces.

Round-the-clock mission: Russia’s Su-34 aircraft in action within the special military operation. 🌓 Russia’s Su-34 bombers are on combat duty at their home airfields around the clock. 🛡 Russian pilots perform air patrol missions and cover operations of Russian troops at any time of day and in any meteorological conditions. ◽️ Combat sorties are carried out with different classes of missile weapons. This makes it possible to respond adequately to any threat that may arise. @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Yug’ Group of Forces.

United or divided, we stand: Russian Defence Ministry tells about Aleksandr Maltsev's act of heroism. ▫️ On 10 March 2023, having left the fire support group to cover the main offensive forces of the unit, (Western Military District) Sergeant Aleksandr Maltsev, a platoon deputy leader, decided to bypass the enemy from the rear and, as a group of three men began to assault the stronghold. ▫️ During the battle, two members of the group were wounded. Despite the threat to their lives, Aleksandr, showing fortitude and courage, pulled his wounded comrades out from under fire, saving their lives. ▫️ After evacuating the wounded, Sergeant Aleksandr Maltsev continued his combat mission. Acting stealthily and decisively, the sergeant single-handedly attacked the stronghold despite superior enemy forces. 💥 During a short battle, Sergeant Aleksandr Maltsev killed several AFU soldiers and took several prisoners, which made the rest of the enemy personnel flee. ▫️ The sergeant seized the enemy stronghold through brave and determined efforts. ▫️ Having secured a platoon at this defensive line, Aleksandr provided fire support to the advancing detachment units, thus successfully capturing the enemy positions. ▫️ Under constant mortar and artillery fire for three days (from 10 to 13 March), the platoon under Sergeant Maltsev's leadership successfully repelled many counterattacks by stronger enemy forces and retained the crucial defensive line. ▫️ On 13 March, Sergeant Maltsev was wounded beyond recovery in defensive actions during one of the AFU mortar attacks. ▫️ Sergeant Aleksandr Maltsev showed courage and bravery. The sergeant inspired his comrades to act fearlessly and bravely during combat missions. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Zapad’ Group of Forces.

Repair units of Western MD continue maintaining military hardware involved in the special military operation. During the special military operation, the Western Military District's repair and maintenance battalion maintains military hardware and weapons in the field. 🛠 The maintained specialists have deployed repair stations to carry out the work. The repair points are manned by volunteers, manufacturer representatives, and military personnel, including those called up during the partial mobilisation. ◽️ Particular attention is paid to maintaining and repairing armaments and hardware for troops operating at considerable distances from temporary dislocation and deployment sites. 🌓 In the field, considering all the principles of camouflage, the troops carry out restoration work of any complexity in the shortest possible time. Multi-shift repair works are conducted around the clock. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Vostok’ Group of Forces.

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Yug’ Group of Forces.

BM-21 Grad MLRS crews from Southern MD annihilate AFU facilities and positions within the special military operation. 💥 The artillerymen carried out a massive strike on the concentrations of enemy manpower and obliterated the armoured vehicles of the Ukrainian nationalists. 🔄 After the fire attack, the crew left the firing position, reloaded the gun in a safe area, and moved out again to carry out combat missions on new targets. 🎯 The fire was adjusted by unmanned aerial vehicles and artillery forward gunners, who reconnoitred enemy positions and corrected the accuracy of the artillerymen's round-the-clock fire. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

2A36 Giatsint-B and 2S1 Gvozdika artillery guns in combat action 💥 Artillery crews of the Airborne Troops conduct counter-battery warfare against the enemy and support the offensive of the airborne assault units daily. This time, the Russian Airborne Troops' Giatsint-B and Gvozdika artillery systems destroyed AFU unit strongholds. 🔎 Fire is adjusted by an unmanned aerial vehicle. Its camera monitors target engagement. @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Officer of ‘Zapad’ Group of Forces.

Russian Defence Ministry shows Engineering Troops in action within the special military operation. Engineering units of the Russian Armed Forces, manned, among others, by servicemen called up as part of partial mobilisation, conduct daily mine action missions to clear the liberated territories from explosive objects left by Ukrainian fighters. ◻️On the coast of the Kakhovka Reservoir, hazardous items were found once more, and experts determined that these were anchor river mines. 🤝Having been inspected, all explosive ordnance were detonated on-site using the pressure charge. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Vostok’ Group of Forces.

🇷🇺🇨🇳🇮🇷 Trilateral naval exercise involving Russia, China, and Iran completes in the Arabian Sea ⚓️ On 16 and 17 March, the exercise participants trained to form an international detachment of warships in a designated area and conducted joint tactical manoeuvring in various ranks and combat orders. The crews fired artillery at naval targets during the day and aerial targets at night. They also practised freeing a hijacked ship with hostages and assisting a ship in distress at sea. ◽️ Russia was represented at the exercise by a detachment from the Northern Fleet comprising the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov and the medium sea tanker Kama. The Chinese People's Liberation Army dispatched its destroyer Nanjing. Iran sent frigates Sakhand and Jamaran, corvette Bayandor, the missile boat Tondar, the small missile ship Zereh, the supply vessel Sirzhan, the transport ship Shahid Nazeri, and other ships and vessels. ◽️ After the naval part of the exercise, the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov made a business call at the port of Chabahar in the Islamic Republic of Iran to summarise the results of the joint work at sea and to replenish fresh water and food supplies. 🔹 @mod_russia_en

Statement by Press Centre Chief of ‘Yug’ Group of Forces.