Highlights of Russian Military Operation in Ukraine - 17th March 2023

Highlights of Russian Military Operation in Ukraine on March 17

▪️At the Kup'yans'k sector, Russian troops expanded the control zone westward of Hryanykivka

The Ukrainian command has withdrawn the remaining units to the right bank of the Oskol River and prepare for the defence of Dvorichna.

▪️At the Kreminna - Makiivka line , Russian assault groups continue to methodically push the enemy out along the entire front line.

Ukrainian units lost a few fortified areas west of Ploshchanka and in the area of Balka Zhuravka.

▪️Northeast of Bakhmut, Russian units continue storming the enemy's defence in Orikhovo-Vasylivka.

To hold the front line, the AFU are redeploying additional forces to the sector.

▪️On the southern outskirts of the city, Wagner PMC's squads have liberated most of the Sobachevka district and assault enemy positions on Mariupolska Street.

At the same time, Russian forces strengthened in the south of the Vodokanal district.

▪️AFU continue to deploy reserves in Chasiv Yar, gathering striking mechanized grouping for decisive counteroffensive.

The Wagner PMC's reconnaissance reveals the enemy locations, which are being hit by rocket and artillery strikes.

▪️South of Avdiivka, Russian troops continue to storm enemy positions on the heights near Vodyane.

The defending Ukrainian forces are suffering heavy losses. The most bloodless units are allocated for replacement in Sjeverne.

▪️Ukrainian units continue shelling the Donetsk agglomeration with rocket and tube artillery.

In the capital of DPR, the civilian infrastructure of the Kyiv district came under attack: one woman was wounded.