Ukrainian General Staff Reports 122 Combat Engagements and Hundreds of Strikes Across the Front

As of March 9

According to Главком: According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff, 122 combat engagements occurred over the past day. Russian forces carried out a significant number of strikes, including:

• 2 missile strikes,
• utilizing 3 missiles,
• 61 airstrikes,
• dropping 151 guided aerial bombs,
• and deploying 3,447 kamikaze drones.

Additionally, the enemy conducted 2,849 artillery and mortar attacks on Ukrainian troop positions and settlements.

Combat Situation

On the Pokrovsk front, preliminary reports indicate 41 occupiers were killed and 10 wounded. Ukrainian forces in this sector destroyed:

• 1 artillery system,
• 6 units of special equipment,
• 1 ammunition depot,
• 1 vehicle.

They also damaged 3 tanks, 3 artillery systems, 1 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), 5 vehicles, and 6 shelters. Overall, 152 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various types were destroyed or suppressed.

On the North-Slobozhanske and Kursk fronts, the enemy conducted 4 airstrikes, dropped 8 aerial bombs, and carried out 104 artillery attacks, 4 of which involved MLRS. On the South-Slobozhanske front, Russian forces attacked twice toward the settlement of Lyman. On the Kupiansk front, the enemy attacked twice toward Novoplatonivka.

The Lyman front also saw attacks, with Ukrainian forces repelling 5 assaults toward the settlements of Stavky, Lyman, Drobycheve, and near Zarichne. On the Sloviansk front, the enemy made 11 attempts to advance toward Riznykivka and in the areas of Zakitne, Platonivka, and Fedorivka. On the Kramatorsk front, the enemy attacked once near Nykyforivka.

On the Kostiantynivka front, occupiers stormed positions 13 times near the settlements of Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, and Sofiyivka. On the Pokrovsk front, the enemy launched 21 attacks near the settlements of Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Molodetske, Kotlyne, Udachne, and toward Novooleksandrivka. On the Oleksandrivka front, the enemy attacked 5 times near Ivanivka, Dobropillia, Terrove, Berezove, and Novyi Zaporizhzhia.

On the Huliaipole front, 28 attacks occurred near Myrne, Luhivske, Huliaipole, and toward the settlements of Zaliznychne, Varvarivka, Staroukrainka, Zelene, and Olenokostiantynivka. In this same sector, 24 of these attacks have already been repelled. Furthermore, on the Orikhiv front, one combat engagement took place toward Prymorske.

This marks the 1,475th day of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. The intensity of these attacks underscores the ongoing pressure along a vast frontline, with Russian forces attempting to exploit their advantage in ammunition and manpower. The situation remains fluid and highly challenging for Ukrainian defenders.

The frontline situation remains tense, with numerous attacks by Russian forces continuing to target Ukrainian positions. Active combat is ongoing across several sectors where Ukrainian troops are working to contain enemy advances, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Lyman areas. Given the high level of combat activity, further developments could impact the overall situation in the region, requiring close attention from both military command and the international community.