Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of March 15
Photo: Ukrainian troops continue to resist the enemy (Getty Images)
As of 4:00 PM on March 15 (Kyiv time), 81 combat engagements were recorded in the frontline since the beginning of the day. In particular, Russians made 21 attempts to assault in the Pokrovsk direction, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Enemy shelling
The General Staff informed that today, artillery and mortar fire from the enemy affected communities in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, including Medvedivka, Karpovychi, Yanzhulivka, Vovkivka, Rozhkovychi, Komarivka, Baranivka, Shalyhyne, and Dmytrivka.
Frontline situation
In the Kharkiv direction, four clashes occurred near Vovchansk, and one battle is ongoing.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces are trying to break through Ukrainian defenses near Zahryzove. The battle is ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy launched ten attacks on Ukrainian positions near Balka Zhuravka, Ivanivka, Yampolivka, and Hryhorivka. Two battles are still ongoing.
In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy assault near Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled the enemy's attempt to advance near Orikhovo-Vasylivka.
In the Toretsk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled eight Russian assaults in Toretsk and Druzhba. Four clashes are still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces launched 21 attempts to push back Ukrainian defenders from their positions in the areas of the settlements of Sukha Balka, Oleksandropil, Novotoretske, Yelyzavetivka, Svyrydonivka, Promin, Serhiivka, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Nadiivka, and Andriivka. Ukrainian forces are holding back the pressure, repelling twenty Russian attacks. One battle is still ongoing.
In addition, Russian aviation targeted Bahatyr, Serhiivka, Pokrovsk, Novoukrainka, Sukhyi Yar, Novooleynivka, and Nova Poltavka with guided bombs.
In the Novopavlivka direction, the enemy made seven attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near the settlement of Rozlyv. Three clashes are still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian forces, with the support of assault aviation, attacked the area near Novopil. The enemy also used unguided aviation missiles to strike Huliaipole.
In the Prydniprovskyi direction, Russian forces made four unsuccessful attempts to attack Ukrainian positions, suffering losses.
In Russia's Kursk direction, there have been 11 clashes since the beginning of the day, three of which are still ongoing. Additionally, the enemy launched 21 aviation strikes, dropped 32 guided bombs, and conducted 150 artillery strikes on the positions of our troops and settlements.
In other directions, there were no significant changes.
As a reminder, over the past 24 hours, from March 14 to March 15, Russian losses on the frontline amounted to 1,180 soldiers. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also destroyed 28 artillery systems, 97 drones, and 102 vehicles.
