Russian invaders slowed pace of assault – Ukraine's General Staff

According to Ukrinform, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced this on Facebook.

As of 24:00 on March 12, the enemy continued the offensive operation against Ukraine, taking measures to restore combat capability and regroup troops, as well as preparing for renewed offensive in the Polissia, Siversky, Slobozhansky, Donetsk, Tavriya and Southern Bug areas.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine noted that during the entire period of hostilities in Ukraine, the enemy received fierce resistance. They did not achieve the goal of the operation in any of the areas. The nature of the actions shows the military leadership of the Russian Federation is not certain in matters of strategic objectives and the ultimate goal of the "special military operation."

According to the statement, Russian troops suffered significant losses, slowed the pace of the offensive, and were stopped in many areas. Military and civilian infrastructure continues to be destroyed. In order to compensate for the losses, the invaders organized the training of additional forces for conducting hostilities on Ukrainian territory.

The enemy did not carry out offensive operations in the Volyn direction. The military leadership of Belarus strengthened the protection of the border with Ukraine. There is a high probability of direct participation of the armed forces of the Republic of Belarus in the military operation against Ukraine. There is an air reconnaissance of objects on Ukrainian territory with the help of UAVs, probably from Belarusian territory.

No active offensive actions of the enemy were recorded in the Polissia direction. Measures are being taken to restore combat capability and regroup troops. The enemy is trying to reconnoiter and clarify the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and possible ways of launching an attack. Russian invaders continue to establish a system of logistics by creating repair bases in Belarus.

In the Siversky direction, the enemy focused on improving the operational construction of troops and the group's logistics system.

In the Slobozhansky direction, the enemy carried out offensive operations near the town of Izium, further trying to move in the direction of Sloviansk. After suffering losses near the city of Kharkiv, the enemy brought one of its battalion tactical groups to the Russian Federation (Belgorod region) to restore its combat capability. At the same time, they strengthened the group in this direction with units from the Northern Fleet.

In the Donetsk and Tavriya directions, the enemy carried out assault operations and raids. They do not abandon attempts to storm the city of Mariupol. Russian invaders are trying to prepare reserves and go on the offensive in Sievierodonetsk, Vuhledar and Zaporizhzhia. The enemy had little success in the Volnovakha direction, capturing the eastern outskirts of the town and trying to move on.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine notes that the enemy does not refuse attempts to attack Kryvyi Rih. "They did not succeed. They are looking for weaknesses in the defense of Ukrainian defenders. In order to increase efforts, they involve the reserves of the Airborne Forces in the operation. In some areas, they are trying to keep the previously occupied positions," the statement reads.