The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to conduct a defense operation in the Eastern, South-Eastern and North-Eastern directions. At the same time, active movement of Russian and Belarusian military equipment continues across the territory of Belarus and its further accumulation along the Ukrainian border, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported in the morning report on March 23.

So, according to intelligence data, covert mobilization continues on the territory of the Russian Federation to make up for the losses of the occupying forces.. They are trying, first of all, to attract former military personnel who prefer those who already have combat experience.

And in Belarus, representatives of the opposition forces and not indifferent citizens partially disabled the railway communication between the republic and Ukraine.

In the Eastern direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine operate in the Donetsk, Slobozhansky and eastern parts of the Tavrichesky operational regions. They do not give the enemy the opportunity to resume the offensive in the direction of Slavyansk and part of the forces on the settlement of Lozovaya. Restrain the advance of the enemy in the direction of Zaporozhye, the cities of Popasnaya and Kurakhovo. Carries out all-round defense of Mariupol.

In the North-Eastern direction, the main efforts are focused on covering the state border and deterring the advance of the enemy in the Malin area.

In the Seversk region, a grouping of troops holds the defense of Chernigov and holds back the advance of the enemy in the direction of Kyiv.

In the South-Eastern direction, the defense of the city of Nikolaev and settlements of the Nikolaev region continues. The defenders also hold back the enemy in the directions to Krivoy Rog and Novovorontsovka, conduct a stabilization operation in the region.

The grouping of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repels concentrated missile and air strikes and air attacks of the enemy, provides air defense cover for important objects of Ukraine and groupings of troops. Over the previous day, more than 17 enemy air targets were hit (6 aircraft, 5 UAVs, 1 helicopter and 5 cruise missiles. In addition, the aircraft of the Air Force inflicted crushing blows on the accumulation of equipment and manpower of the enemy and defeated enemy cruise missiles..

“The enemy in some directions is demoralized. So, during the assault on the city of Mariupol, in one of the special forces units involved in active hostilities, less than 10% of the personnel are ready to continue participating in the war, the rest of the individuals were killed, wounded, sick or demoralized, ”the headquarters noted..

The security service on the eve reported that the risk of an invasion of Ukraine from Belarus is quite high, while the dictator Alexander Lukashenko almost does not lead the army. In total, according to preliminary data, from 10 to 15 thousand are being prepared for the invasion in this area.. military.