Updates on Ukrainian Frontline Engagements and Swiss Military Developments
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Ukrainian forces, referred to as the Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU), sustained losses in the Krasnolimansky direction, with the figure reaching up to 125 soldiers. This account comes amid ongoing battles in the contested Donbas region, where both sides are actively engaging in preference for artillery, air strikes, and armored assault.
According to the same briefing, Russian defense forces targeted settlements including Nevskoye in the Luhansk People’s Republic and Yampolovka and Grigorovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The described operations included air strikes, artillery barrages, and the use of heavy flamethrower systems to degrade Ukrainian positions and force displacement on the ground. This description reflects a broader effort to apply pressure across multiple front lines as part of extended operations in eastern Ukraine.
In a separate update, the Ministry of Defense claimed the destruction of three armored fighting vehicles and a Grad multiple launch rocket system vehicle. These figures illustrate the ongoing attritional pace of the conflict, where each encounter is described as inflicting losses on enemy armored formations and fire support assets while attempting to minimize Russian casualties and equipment losses.
On the Donetsk front, Russian officials stated that in the last day Ukrainian forces conducted special operations in which up to 380 soldiers were lost. The report emphasizes the heavy toll perceived by Ukrainian units in the course of their campaign and counters claims of Ukrainian operational success in the region. As with other battlefield updates, these numbers are presented by Moscow as indicators of pressure and local advantage in ongoing engagements.
Separately, Neue Zürcher Zeitung reported that on March 24 Ukrainian troops were observed near the front line in Donbass with a Swiss Eagle I armored vehicle. The article notes Switzerland’s official stance of neutrality and its decision not to transfer military equipment directly to Ukraine. The publication adds that Swiss authorities were reportedly in contact with German officials regarding conditions under which Eagle armored vehicles might be deployed to Ukraine. This development underscores the international dimension of the conflict, where neutral states weigh strategic considerations against security commitments and alliance expectations. Attribution for these observations is given to the reporting outlet and associated official sources cited therein.