Rybar Ukraine Report English: March 16 2023.

❗️🇷🇺🇺🇦 Highlights of Russian Military Operation in Ukraine on March 16 2023.

▪️Ukrainian formations have once again launched a missile strike against Belgorod. Several missiles were intercepted by air defence means. Recently, about 60 houses and more than 30 cars have been damaged in the city due to falling shrapnel.

▪️In the Svatove sector, the situation remains relatively calm. AFU takes advantage of the operational pause and strengthens its forward positions. At the same time, the defence line along the Oskil River is being maintained. Reserves arrive in Sen'kove, including mercenaries from the International Legion

▪️In the Bakhmut sector, Wagner PMC fighters continue to expand their zone of control in the liberated Zaliznyans'ke. Retreating Ukrainian forces regroup in Min'kivka and engage in disturbing artillery fire.

▪️To the south, Russian forces continue their offensive to encircle the Bakhmut grouping of AFU. The most intense fighting occurs in Orikhovo-Vasylivka and on the approach to Bohdanivka.

▪️In Bakhmut itself, Wagner PMC fighters are pushing the enemy simultaneously in the northern and southern parts of the city. Street battles occur in the industrial zone and near the industrial college.

▪️In the Zaporizhia direction, combat operations' intensity along the entire front line increases. Despite the failures of the first day, the Ukrainian command continues to conduct sorties in various areas.

▪️Another unsuccessful attack on Russian positions was launched by the AFU near Vasylivka. The enemy was repelled as a result of a brief battle, losing more than ten men killed and wounded.

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