Russia claims control of another settlement, Ukraine says it is preventing Russian military advance.
On March 31, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that over the past day, the Russian military struck energy and transportation infrastructure used by the Ukrainian military, as well as drone launch and storage sites, and the deployment locations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and temporary mercenaries in 158 areas. The Russian air defense systems shot down 9 precision-guided aerial bombs and 384 fixed-wing drones. In addition, the Russian military took control of a settlement in the Sumy region.
On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that there were 140 combat incidents in the frontline areas over the past day, with the Ukrainian military preventing the Russian military from advancing deep into Ukraine and inflicting significant personnel and equipment losses on them in multiple locations. The Ukrainian Air Force, missile troops, and artillery attacked 2 Russian troop concentration areas and 1 drone control point, shooting down over 2,000 drones.
Russian forces attacked Ukrainian energy and transportation infrastructure on March 31, while Ukrainian forces engaged in 140 battles to prevent further Russian advances, inflicting significant losses. Russian air defense systems intercepted 9 guided bombs and 384 drones, and Ukrainian forces reported downing over 2000 drones. Additionally, Russian forces gained control of a settlement in the Sumy region.
- Russian forces struck Ukrainian energy and transport infrastructure.
- Ukrainian forces engaged in 140 battles to halt Russian advances.
- Russian air defense systems shot down 9 guided bombs and 384 drones.
- Ukrainian forces reported significant personnel and equipment losses for Russian forces.
- Russian forces gained control of a settlement in the Sumy region.