Russian forces carried out a large-scale breakthrough attempt on the Lyman-Borova axis, deploying more than 500 infantry troops and dozens of pieces of equipment. Ukrainian units repelled the assault, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
According to the Third Army Corps, on March 19 the occupiers launched simultaneous attacks on seven directions, involving forces of Russia’s 1st Tank Army and 20th Combined Arms Army. The offensive included 28 armored vehicles, more than 100 motorcycles, as well as buggies and quad bikes. However, the enemy began taking losses even before reaching the line of contact.
Within four hours, Ukrainian units repelled the attack and turned it into a failure. According to the military, the enemy lost 84 units of motorized equipment, 11 infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers, and three tanks. In addition, a TOS “Solntsepyok” heavy flamethrower system and five artillery pieces were hit, and more than 160 enemy UAVs were destroyed.
Commander of the Third Army Corps, Brigadier General Andriy Biletskyi, noted that Ukrainian forces had identified preparations for the offensive in advance. According to him, Russian troops had been increasing strikes with guided aerial bombs on crossings over the Oskil River, attempting to disrupt logistics, setting up pontoon crossings, and clearing routes of mines.
Ukrainian units prepared defenses on all directions, and the corps coordinated the actions of brigades, which allowed the attack to be thwarted. Over the past day, 405 Russian servicemen were eliminated, including 288 irrecoverable losses.
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Russian forces failed to capture any settlements or positions. Ukrainian forces continue to destroy remaining enemy personnel who survived the assault.