[47]Ukraine’s Internal Ministry reported on March 12 that Russian forces destroyed an apartment building in Kupyansk during a guided aerial strike. Geolocated footage published on March 12 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced north of Klishchiivka (southwest of Bakhmut). [50] Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces continue to hold positions in western Ivanivske and that Russian forces do not control most of Ivanivske, contrary to some Russian claims. [53]Geolocated footage published on March 11 indicated that Russian forces recently advanced east of Nevelske (southwest of Avdiivka), while the Russian MoD claimed that Russian forces seized the entire settlement on March 12. Ukrainian Tavriisk Group of Forces Spokesperson Captain Dmytro Lykhoviy stated that Ukrainian forces are carrying out rotations in the Tavriisk direction (Avdiivka through western Zaporizhia Oblast).

Source: New York Times March 13, 2024 04:23 UTC