Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of March 30
Photo: Ukrainian soldiers continue to defend their land from the enemy (Getty Images)
As of 4:00 p.m. Kyiv time on March 30, approximately 104 combat clashes were recorded on the front lines. Nearly half of them took place in the Pokrovsk axis, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
Enemy shelling
The General Staff noted that today, border settlements suffered from shelling from Russian territory, including Stepok and Krasnopillia in the Sumy region. The enemy also carried out an airstrike near the village of Myropilske, also in the Sumy region.
Situation on frontlines
Kharkiv axis – The enemy conducted two offensive operations near Vovchansk and toward the settlement of Krasne Pershe.
Kupiansk axis - Russian forces launched five assault actions toward Radkivka, Pishchane, Bohuslavka, and near Zahryzove. Two combat clashes are still ongoing.
Lyman axis – The invading army attacked 11 times near Nadiia, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, and in the directions of Nove and Novomykhailivka. Six combat clashes are still ongoing.
Siversk axis – Ukrainian Defense Forces are repelling four enemy attacks near Verkhnokamianske and Ivano-Darivka.
Kramatorsk axis – Ukrainian defenders stopped two attempts by the occupiers to advance near Stupochky and toward Bila Hora.
Toretsk axis – The enemy launched nine attacks near Krymske, Toretsk, and toward Dyliivka. Two combat clashes are still ongoing.
Pokrovsk axis – Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have made 43 attempts to push Ukrainian defenders from their positions in the areas of Oleksandropil, Kalynove, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Zelene, Kotlyne, Udachne, Andriivka, as well as in the directions of Malynivka, Kotliarivka, Bohdanivka, and Oleksiivka. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy's pressure and have already repelled 31 attacks. The fighting remains intense.
Novopavlivsk axis – The enemy attacked eight times near Kostyantynopil and toward Rozlyv. Four combat engagements are still ongoing.
Huliaipole axis – Russian forces conducted two attacks near Pryvilne and toward Vilne Pole. In addition, the enemy launched airstrikes in the areas of Novodarivka, Novopil, Zelene Pole, Huliaipole, and Zaliznychne.
Orikhiv axis – The enemy attacked Ukrainian defensive positions four times toward Mali Shcherbaky and Stepove. One fighting is still ongoing.
Prydniprovsk axis – The enemy carried out two offensive actions toward Sadove but failed.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine Russian attacks, with three combat clashes still ongoing. Since the start of the day, the enemy has launched 14 airstrikes, dropping a total of 21 guided bombs on Ukrainian positions and settlements. Russian forces also carried out 180 artillery strikes, including five using multiple launch rocket systems.
On other frontlines, the situation has not changed significantly.
Over the past day, from March 29 to 30, Russian troops lost approximately 1,510 soldiers in the war against Ukraine. Furthermore, Ukrainian forces destroyed 56 artillery systems, 111 UAVs, and 130 motor vehicles and fuel tanks.
