General Staff: Ukrainian Armed Forces inflict devastating blows on Russian troops and mount counterattacks

Anastasiya Kalatur – Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 07:00

Ukrainian forces have carried out nine airstrikes on Russian troops and convoys of equipment, and have mounted counterattacks on some fronts.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine update as of 06:00 on 16 March

According to the General Staff: "The nature, location, and condition of the defence actions have not changed significantly over the last 24 hours.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine were able to carry out devastating attacks on units of the occupying troops in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. On several fronts, they were also able to mount counterattacks."

Details: It is noted that the Russian forces are focusing on gaining a foothold in the temporarily occupied territories and continue shelling [civilian] infrastructure and densely populated areas.

Background: On 15 March, the air defence of the Air Forces of Ukraine destroyed three Russian aircraft, three UAVs, one helicopter, and two missiles.