As of 16:00 on 8 March, 101 combat engagements took place at the frontline. Russian troops are most active in the Liman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors.
This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy continues to shell the border settlements of Sumy and Chernihiv regions, and has also conducted several air strikes in Kharkiv, Prydniprovia and Gulyaypillia areas.
Ukrainian troops are holding their positions and repelling the attacks.
- In particular, three enemy assault attempts were eliminated in the Kharkiv sector, and two more battles are ongoing.
- In the Liman sector, six attacks were repelled, and eight battles are ongoing.
- In the Pokrovsk sector, the occupants made 14 attacks, 12 of which were successfully repelled by Ukrainian defenders.
- In the Kursk sector, the enemy suffered serious losses: 12 attacks were repelled and 14 more engagements are ongoing. The Russians carried out 23 air strikes, dropping 33 guided bombs and firing 362 artillery rounds.