Briefing of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (17.03.2022) : The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, continuing the successful offensive, took control of the settlements of Novomayorskoye and Prechistovka. The advance for the day was 10 kilometers. Briefing of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (17.03.2022) : Units of the Donetsk People’s Republic are…

According to the presence of journalists in the north-west part of Mariupol, it can be ascertained that Russian forces had made inroads or even captured Novosyolovka. Drama theatre of Mariupol bombed, but both sides blamed each other on the explosion. Full Report:

“Statement of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (16.03.2022): Units of the Donetsk People’s Republic, developing the offensive, took control of the settlements of MIKHAYLOVKA, STAVKA, BOTMANKA, VASILYEVKA and are fighting for Verkhnetoretske.” Full Report:

Rubizhne is now in danger of getting fully encircled and cut off from their retreat. Full Report:

“Battle of Slavyansk, artillery is working, the bridge is blown up The operation to liberate Slavyansk begins, the battle thunders in the village of Bogorodichnoye, which is 15 km from Slavyansk, local residents write. Artillery is working, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Nazbats blew up the bridge. It is also reported that there…

Continuing on the breakthrough on the eastern flank of Ukrainian’s Velyka Novosilka line, Russian forces continue advancing forward, capturing Slavne, Taramchuk, Stepne, Solodke and Vodyane.

Major breakthrough by the Russian forces as they breaks the entire eastern half of the Velyka Novosilka – Volodymyrivka line, capturing Blahodatne, Volodymyrivka, Mykilske and Pavlivka… and possibly captured the town of Vodyane.

Russian Forces captured Popasna and now in striking distance of Bakhmut. Not covered in the video, is that the Russian Forces can also go north to encircle Severodonetsk & Lysychansk – although we think they will go for Bakhmut as a priority target.

Evacuation Buses cannot enter… but these heroic trucks and truck drivers are expected to go into Mariupol… Full Report:

Due to my misunderstanding of the Russian Defense Ministry report yesterday, I have corrected the frontline with the latest information announced today. Full report:

Russian forces are reportedly in the process of capturing Novovorontsovka. The lack of “battle” words seemed to suggest little to no resistance in the small city / town. Full Report:

Not too sure who is the party that is on offensive (we are currently assuming its the Ukrainians), fighting is now happening close to where the Russians had entrenched themselves east of Kyiv, at their Syitylnya – Bogdanivka – Zalissya line. Battle is reported at Hoholiv as well just 8km south of that defense line.…

Looks like the #coldsnap had arrive just in time for the Russian to make a massive push on a wide front across open farmlands. After the earlier report where I mention that took a “line” via a wide front, and they have advanced quickly arrive right at the Ukrainian defense line from #VelykaNovosilka to #Volodymyrivka…

Latest report from the Russian Defense Ministry indicates that the gap between the Crimean Force and the Donetsk Force is now closing. With 2 more villages/town to go – the Donetsk Force will officially link up with the forces that came from #Crimea. Ukrainian line along Yevhenivka – Petrivka – Kyrylivka – Novoandriivka – Valeryanivka…

Crazy shit is happening down at Mykolaiv region as Russians found a way around all the entrenched positions by the Ukrainians – connecting all 3 forward operating base. 2 separate forces are reported to be heading towards Nikopol and Novovorontsovka right now.

Official statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the capture of a few neighborhoods in Mariupol, namely: Vynohradne, Lyapino, Naydyonovka, Zapadny and Avozskyy. They also announce that the forces had entered Azovstal. Full Report: https://youtu.be/OZn6Voym3b8

The existence of this defense line is mentioned by a Russian OSINT analyst, that named this 4 towns/locations as a single defense line: Kam’yans’ke, Orikhiv, Hulyaipole and Velyka Novosilka. And I’m naming this defense line: the Zaporizhzhia Line. The final obstacle preventing the Russian from cutting a major route of communication from Zaporizhzhia to the…

Reports are coming out from Russian sources that the Russian forces are creeping towards the city of Mykolaiv. This is also corroborated with the actions by the defenders of the city as they prepares molotov cocktails and tires in the middle of major streets (to set on fire during battle). Full Report:

Heavy fighting continues in Mariupol without significant progress; with the exception that Vostochnyy microdistrict is reportedly taken by the Donetsk Militia force. Full Report:

Finally some “good news” from the Ukrainian side; seems to be linked to the our reports on some Ukrainian offensive new Balakliya, the Ukrainians had secured Slobazhanske, Donets, Andriivka as well as capturing Chuhuiv and Derhachi from the Russians.