Ukrainian Military Reports Heavy Russian Bombardment for March 12: 191 Bombs and Over 4,000 Drones

Frontline Situation for March 12

According to Главком: According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 122 combat engagements occurred along the front on March 12. Russian forces carried out 54 airstrikes, dropped 191 guided aerial bombs, and deployed 4,151 kamikaze drones. These aggressive actions resulted in 2,821 instances of shelling targeting Ukrainian troop positions and populated areas. The Pokrovsk direction saw the highest level of offensive activity from the enemy.

Enemy Activity by Sector

• Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector:

  The enemy launched two assaults and conducted 88 artillery strikes, one of which involved multiple launch rocket systems. An assault was also carried out toward Zybyne.

• Kupiansk sector:

  Enemy forces attacked three times in the directions of Podoly and Hlushkivka, with one engagement still ongoing.

• Lyman sector:

  Ukrainian defenders repelled seven enemy assaults toward Stavky, Lyman, and Drobysheve.

• Sloviansk sector:

  The enemy attempted to advance six times toward Kryva Luka, Rai-Oleksandrivka, Yampil, and Platonivka, with one combat engagement continuing.

• Kramatorsk sector:

  The aggressor did not conduct offensive actions here.

• Kostiantynivka sector:

  Invading forces stormed Ukrainian positions 20 times in the directions of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, Sofiyivka, Pleshiivka, and Ruskyi Yar. Three of these clashes are still underway.

• Pokrovsk sector:

  Russian troops launched 16 assaults in the areas of Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, and Novopidhorodne. Three assault operations are ongoing.

• Oleksandrivka sector:

  Occupying forces attempted to improve their tactical position five times by attacking near Rybne, Berezove, and Novohryhorivka. Two attacks are continuing. Airstrikes also hit Pokrovske, Pidhavrylivka, Orly, Nove Pole, and Samiilivka.

• Huliaipole sector:

  There were 24 attacks in the areas of Huliaipole, Myrne, Zelene, Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, and Olenokostiantynivka. Airstrikes targeted Vozdvyzhivka, Kopani, Rivne, Novoukrainka, Liubitske, Novoselivka, and Rizdvyanka. One combat engagement continues.

• Orikhiv sector:

  The enemy conducted one assault toward Prymorske and carried out an airstrike on Tavriiske.

• Dnipro River sector:

  The adversary did not conduct offensive actions but launched an airstrike on Odradokamianka.

This report comes on the 1,478th day of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. The frontline situation remains intense, characterized by relentless shelling and assaults from Russian forces. The widespread enemy activity across multiple sectors underscores their intent to continue aggressive operations despite determined Ukrainian resistance. These events highlight the critical need for sustained support and resources for the Ukrainian military as the war enters its fifth year.