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Ukraine Advances Over Siversk as Russia Shifts Plans to March 2031 Operations
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Updated 6d ago |
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On March 9, Ukrainian forces for the first time since early February in a month reclaimed more territory than Russia captured during its Kursk offensive. General Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed that Ukrainian troops regained control over approximately 285 square kilometers on the Alexanderivsk direction while simultaneously engaging Russian units to seize operational initiative and force Moscow's forces into Ukrainian terms of engagement, marking a significant shift in momentum following Russia’s incursion two weeks prior.
Key Points
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1For the first time since March of last year, Ukrainian forces have reclaimed more territory in a single month than Russian troops captured.
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2Ukrainian military continues an offensive operation on the Aleksandrivsk direction to seize operational initiative from Russia's army.
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3During this period starting January 2024 and ending February 15th of current year, Ukrainian forces regained control over approximately 386 square kilometers (specifically noted as exceeding a certain threshold in some reports).
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4Ukrainian military aims to force the enemy into playing according to their own rules by actively engaging Russian troops.
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5The ongoing operations are described as part of efforts that have successfully halted and pushed back Ukrainian forces.
Developments
[Mar 09, 12:01]
RBC-Ukraine reports for the first time since March last year (Kursk offensive period) that Ukraine reclaimed more territory in a month than Russia captured.
[Mar 08, ?] [Jan - Feb Period End Date Not Specified]
Ukrainian forces regained control over approximately 347 square kilometers (specifically noted as exceeding this threshold in some reports).