Reporting from Ukraine

Ukrainian forces face tough choices after massive Russian strikes: If Ukraine protects infrastructure, Russia will intensify bombardments on the front. If it secures the front, Russia will degrade Ukraine's defense industrial capacity.

Despite Russian attempts to reinforce their units and launch a new offensive, Ukrainian defenders have maintained control over key settlements, thwarting Russia's ultimate goal of seizing Lyman, known as The Gates of Donbas.

Renewing failed Kupiansk offensive, Russian troops attacked Synkivka village but underestimated Ukrainian forest defenses, suffering setbacks with only marginal territorial gains.

Despite initial gains in their new offensive south of Ivanivske, Russian forces were pushed back to their starting point after failing to breach Ukrainian defenses, suffering heavy losses in manpower and equipment.

Russia's advance on Avdiivka stalls against Ukrainian defenses, losing momentum as Ukraine destroys an understrength Russian assault unit, including newly-mobilized troops, forcing the commitment of ill-prepared reserves and deployment of "suicide units," resulting in heavy Russian losses.

On 12 March, Ukraine launched massive drone strikes across Russia, striking oil refineries, fuel depots, airfields, and security sites up to 900 km inside Russia to degrade its war capabilities.

Ukrainian forces ambush Russian supply lines, destroy vehicles and tanks near Bakhmut. They fortify Chasiv Yar with defensive positions and obstacles, anticipating Russian offensive.

Ukraine launched a devastating surprise tank raid near Kupiansk, Ukrainian armor catching accumulated Russian forces off guard and wiping them out before their planned offensive in the region could begin.

HIMARS, reinforcements, minefields, and frontline engagements helped Ukrainians hold the line in Robotyne, where a Russian unorthodox quad bike assault proved catastrophic

Exploiting gaps in Russian air defenses and leveraging the stealth and speed of their marine drones, Ukraine's military dealt a significant blow to the Russian Navy, sinking a patrol ship and destroying a helicopter on board.

As Russian troops are attempting to advance in the Bakhmut sector, Ukrainian defenders stand their ground in Ivanivske, bolstered by successful counter-battery fire and sustained control over key supply routes.

Despite facing formidable Ukrainian defenses, Russian troops are concentrating their efforts on capturing Synkivka, aiming to secure a crucial gateway for their broader assault on Kupiansk.

Four Ukrainian soldiers halted a sudden Russian nighttime offensive near Robotyne, maintaining their positions despite being outnumbered by three armored fighting vehicles and twenty-four soldiers.

Frontline villages like Novomykhailivka and Pobieda key in blunting offensive. Control of supply routes critical - Ukraine manages to reclaim half of Pobieda in counterattack.