The armed forces continue to inflict devastating blows on the troops of the enemy, who are trying to gain a foothold and hold the defense of the captured frontiers. The state, position, and nature of the actions of the defense forces did not change significantly during March 16, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said in their briefing as of 6 a.m. on Day 22 of the heroic fight of the Ukrainian people against the Russian invasion.
"During the day, the Ukrainian defenders destroyed the command post and supply units of the 35th Combined Army of the Eastern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces, the enemy's losses are being clarified," the statement said.
Also, thanks to the skills of our anti-aircraft troops of the Air Force and the air defense systems of the Ground Forces, on Wednesday, 10 air targets were eliminated: two fighter-bomber jets Su-34, three fighter jets Su-34SM, three helicopters, and operational-tactical UAVs. The information about one more hit aircraft and the pilots are being clarified.
Having no success in the ground operations, the Russian forces continue to launch missiles and bomb attacks on the infrastructure and densely populated Ukrainian cities.
In addition, the occupiers are continuing cyberattacks, physically destroying TV and radio repeaters, and conducting a disinformation campaign to discredit the country's military and political leadership.
“Occupational forces keep suffering losses. They have significant problems with manning combat and supply units. The enemy’s personnel is demoralized, which led to the increase in the number of desertions and refusals of the Russian servicemen to participate in the war on the Ukrainian territory,” the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces summarized.
Yesterday it was reported that the units of the 36th Combined Arms Russian Army suffered losses in personnel and equipment in Polissia. There they were trying to focus on intelligence and counter-battery warfare.