Russia's offensive operation against Ukraine continues, but the enemy is stopped. Failure to achieve the goal in a timely manner, has led them to suffer losses in manpower and equipment.
This is stated in the report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (UAF) as of 18.00 15.03.2022.
Defiantly ignoring international humanitarian law, the Russian invaders are shelling and boming critical infrastructure in Ukraine, civilians, residential neighborhoods, schools and kindergartens. Incidents of holding civilians hostage, robbing the local population and looting are recorded.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are fulfilling their assignment of repelling armed aggression against Ukraine. Deployed parts of the reserve in certain areas regrouped and counterattacked.
Fighting continues for the liberation of the outskirts of Mariupol. Soldiers of the Azov Regiment defeated one of the units of the 22nd Special Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
I promise that we will take revenge for every brother and sister, for peaceful Ukrainians, for our children, - Commander-in-chief of the UAF
In the Luhansk region, Ukrainian defenders destroyed five BM-21 Grad MLRS with ammunition, three T-72 tanks, one BMP-3, and over 15 enemy servicemen during the day. These figures are being verified.
Measures to protect the state border and the sea coast continue. A stabilization operation and territorial defense tasks are being carried out in certain areas.
The total combat losses of the enemy from 24 February to 15 March has amounted to approximately 13,500 people. Russia also lost 404 tanks and 1,279 armored combat vehicles.