Update on Frontline Developments in the Kherson Region
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Telegram channel, Russian forces have occupied more advantageous positions in the Kherson direction. The channel describes a shift in tactical posture that emphasizes stronger defensive lines and more favorable terrain for ongoing operations in the area. The message attributes these changes to military movements aimed at consolidating control and improving fire support capabilities, and it notes that this assessment reflects on-the-ground conditions as observed by Russian forces. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense Telegram channel)
The same publication mentions that Russian units were involved in engaging Ukrainian forces. It reports artillery fire directed at Ukrainian troops attempting to advance into areas near the Belgorod border, specifically in the Kozinka border settlement. The wording suggests a defensive response designed to deter incursions and protect adjacent Russian border territories. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense Telegram channel)
On March 15, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed the complete restoration of control over the village of Kozinka in the Belgorod region. The announcement asserted that Ukrainian attempts to cross into Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions were repelled, with stated Ukrainian losses including up to 1.5 thousand personnel, of which about one thousand were reported as injured, along with 18 tanks and 23 armored personnel carriers reported as destroyed or disabled. It is important to note that such figures come from the official Russian briefing and should be weighed alongside independent reporting and corroboration from multiple sources. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense Telegram channel)
There has also been commentary from a former military correspondent who described DRG (disguised or covert groups) movements within Russia as part of what is termed a full-fledged military operation. This characterization underscores the contested and evolving narrative surrounding incursions and border security in the region. (Source: former military correspondent reporting quoted in related channels)