Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"The apparent focus on a Russian assault on the Azom industrial zone, a heavily built-up complex and multiple buildings, indicates the Russian forces are prioritizing a frontal assault on fortified positions in a tactically challenging industrial area instead of opting for a wider encirclement of western Bakhmut via attacks on Kramova."
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Jonathan provides a frontline update of the war in Ukraine as of March 11, 2023.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeastern Sector (Kupyansk to Kreminna)
- The frontline from Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna was relatively quiet, with limited ground attacks reported by ISW
- A Russian soldier claimed Russian forces took control of important heights near Mikheyevka, but this is unconfirmed
- Russian forces are digging trenches near Kreminna, indicating defensive posturing
- Mill bloggers praise the competency of Russian leadership in this area compared to Vuhledar
Bakhmut Area
- Jonathan recommends listening to Michael Kaufman's interview on the Geopolitics Decanted podcast for insights on the situation in Bakhmut
- Key takeaways: Starlink is crucial, reconstitution of forces is an issue, force quality is a huge issue, leadership is ossified at the top but dynamic at the bottom, mechanization is needed for an offensive, mine clearing and breaching equipment are essential, air defence and artillery ammunition are vital, Russians are adaptive on the ground in Bakhmut
- Russians have made gains northwest of Bakhmut; the Azon metal processing plant is contested
- Russians are evacuating civilians from eastern Bakhmut at gunpoint
- The famous MiG-17 statue in Bakhmut has been destroyed
- Fighting in Bakhmut is reminiscent of Azovstal in Mariupol and the Sievierodonetsk industrial zone
Avdiivka and Marinka
- Fighting continues in the usual areas around Avdiivka, with Russian airstrikes intensifying
- Russians are attempting to envelope Avdiivka from the north and southwest
- In Marinka, Russians have a foothold in some taller buildings but are mainly attacking on the flanks
- Russian forces are continuing attempts to storm Nevelske and Novomykhailivka near Marinka
Vuhledar
- Russian forces have resumed operations against Vuhledar but are significantly understrength
- Ukrainians have repulsed attacks near Vuhledar, Marinka, Pobjeda, and Novomykhailivka
Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Frontline
- Russian forces continue reconnaissance near the islands in the Dnipro River Delta; Ukrainian forces have destroyed 7 Russian naval vessels attempting to reach the islands
- Artillery duels are routine along the Zaporizhzhia frontline
- Mariupol, Volnovakha, and Melitopol were hit by Ukrainian missiles (HIMARS or Vilkha-M)
- Russians are building defences far back from the frontline in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts
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