The Ukrainian people have been resisting the Russian military invasion for the 18th day. On Sunday, March 13, the Group of Defense Forces continued the defensive operation in the Southern, Eastern and Northern directions.

It is reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Defensive battles are being waged, the state border and the sea coast of the state are being covered.

In some areas, a stabilization operation is being carried out and tasks of territorial defense are being carried out..

The grouping of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repels enemy air and missile strikes and air attacks, provides air defense cover for critical infrastructure facilities of Ukraine and groupings of troops.

From the beginning of the day, the enemy concentrated its main efforts on advancing in the direction of Krivoy Rog and on capturing the city of Nikolaev.

Does not leave attempts to capture the city of Mariupol.

The occupiers continue to accumulate reserves for the attack on Ugledar and inflict artillery strikes on residential areas of the city.

In order to strike at the territory of Ukraine from the Black Sea, an enemy ship grouping is on alert there.

According to available information, the enemy is stepping up activities to carry out sabotage on the routes of transport convoys with humanitarian cargo and military aid..