Main points
- The Russian army has intensified offensive operations in several directions, but is not achieving significant breakthroughs.
- Ukrainian forces maintain control of the situation, despite constant pressure and losses inflicted by the enemy.
Where Russia is advancing: the current situation on the front / Collage by Channel 24 (Photo Getty Images, ISW maps)
The Russian army has intensified offensive operations on several fronts. At the same time, the occupiers are not achieving significant breakthroughs and are suffering losses.
This is stated in a new report by the Institute for the Study of War, which analyzed the situation as of March 29.
What is known about the situation at the front?
The Russian army continues offensive operations on several fronts, but has not achieved any significant breakthroughs. At the same time, the occupiers are intensifying attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine.
ISW analysts emphasize that the Russian army continues its strategy of gradual pressure without large-scale breakthroughs. The main goal of such actions is to exhaust Ukrainian forces, create constant pressure, and find weak spots in the defense.
The Ukrainian military maintains control over the situation and prevents the enemy from achieving significant successes on the front.
- Eastern Ukraine: Intense fighting without breakthrough
In eastern Ukraine, Russian troops continue active assault operations, but have not achieved significant success. The main battles continue in the Donetsk region, where the occupiers are trying to advance near key settlements.
Analysts note that Russian forces are attacking in small groups, trying to gradually advance and exhaust Ukrainian units. At the same time, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their positions and holding back the enemy's onslaught.
- Avdiivka direction: constant pressure from the occupiers
In the Avdiivka direction, the Russians do not stop assaulting and are trying to improve their tactical positions. The occupation forces are launching attacks from various directions, seeking to surround the Ukrainian forces or force them to retreat. However, despite the intensity of the fighting, the Russian troops have not been able to achieve operational success.
Ukrainian defenders continue to restrain the enemy and inflict losses on him.
- Zaporizhia direction: attempts to advance
In the south, particularly in the Zaporizhia direction, Russian forces are trying to advance and improve their positions. They are conducting local attacks and reconnaissance in force.
ISW analysts emphasize that these actions do not lead to significant changes in the front line. Ukrainian troops are effectively countering the offensive and maintaining control over key areas.
- Kherson region: shelling and pressure
In the Kherson direction, Russian troops continue to shell Ukrainian positions and settlements. The main emphasis is on artillery strikes and the use of drones. Such actions are aimed at weakening Ukrainian forces and complicating their logistics.
At the same time, no significant offensive actions have been recorded in this direction.
Situation at the front / ISW maps
Russia is preparing an offensive on the front: what is known?
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The Russians are preparing to intensify offensive actions on the battlefield. The occupiers will try to take advantage of certain changes on the front line, but there are no guarantees that they will succeed.
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Viktor Tregubov, a spokesman for the Joint Forces Group, told Channel 24 that the intensity of fighting on the front is not high at the moment. However, the Russian military command is actively working to restore the combat capability of its units.
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Ukrainian intelligence reports that the occupiers are recruiting people for the army. However, these are not the numbers that would allow them to turn the situation around on the front.