Special Military Operation Briefing, March 15 News:

At Guliapole, Russian "Zhar" Heavy Flamethrower System Destroyed Ukrainian "Firefighting Task Force"

The 1480th day of the special military operation. Iran announced the entire territory of Ukraine as a legitimate target for strikes, and Kyiv is waiting for Iranian "Khormozshahr" missiles.

Russian forces continue to maintain the initiative in most areas of the front line. The "Southern" group of troops broke into Kostyantynivka (Donetsk People's Republic) through Ilyinka, and advanced to the suburbs of the city from Berezovka direction.

According to geolocated footage, the "Central" group of Russian突击部队 has advanced to the northernmost part of Gryazhino (Donetsk People's Republic); the "Eastern" group of troops advanced westward from Rozhdestvenskoye and south of Shtyrya (Zaporozhye Oblast).

Current Situation in the "Northern" Group Area

The "Northern" group of Russian forces continues to advance smoothly in the Red Polyana area of Sumy region. The 119th Independent Airborne Mobility Brigade of the Ukrainian army is losing morale and gradually withdrawing from the village of Riasnoye, retreating to the partially damaged St. Demetrius Monastery.

According to the "Boreas" Telegram channel, Russian forces are advancing in the Kharkiv security zone:

  • Advanced 300 meters near the village of Volchansky Gutyry
  • Advanced 200 meters in the forest area in the Lipcov direction

Current Situation in the "Western" Group Area

Combat intensified in the north of Kupiansk. The Ukrainian forces repeatedly tried to push the Russians out of the city center and isolate their troops. There are reports that the Ukrainian forces are sending foreign mercenaries to this area.

South of the Red Man, the Russians are surrounding the city from the forest area and have cut off a forest road. The Russians have also controlled several forest areas around Aleksandrovka, and the battle in the city is still ongoing; meanwhile, they advanced westward towards Stuzhanka from the forest area between Aleksandrovka and Sosnovoye.

South of Sosnovoye, the Russians advanced in the forest area near the Holy Mountain, and the Ukrainian forces frequently launched counterattacks from here, including toward the nearby Yarovaia direction.

Current Situation in the "Southern" Group Area

In the direction of Slavyansk, the Russian forces advanced south of Lysyanka and expanded their offensive along the North Donets - Donbas Canal. There are reports that the Russian forces have reached Malinovka and started attacking its suburbs.

Information indicates that the Russian突击部队 broke through to the southwest and southern suburbs of Kostyantynivka via the settlements of Ilyinka and Berezovka. The firepower against the Ukrainian forces has doubled, and the Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed all enemy positions within the city. Ukrainian military blogger "Mutchinoy" said: "The sky has been covered by Russian drones."

Current Situation in the "Central" Group Area

All roads leading to the settlements surrounding Dobropolye, which are still occupied by the Ukrainian forces, have been completely blockaded by the drone units of the "Rubicon" center.

According to geolocated footage, the Ukrainian forces attacked the Russian positions on the northernmost main street of the village of Gryazhino, but were unsuccessful. The enemy clearly attempted to reclaim the lost positions.

Current Situation in the "Eastern" Group Area

In the area of the border between Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions, the Russians resumed their offensive. The enemy reported a sharp increase in the use of "Kinzhal" cruise missiles by the Russians, and the communication of the "Eastern" group of Russian forces has been fully restored.

The Russians have approached Komosomolske / Guliapole and gathered in the forest outside the village preparing for an assault. After the liberation of Guliapole, 6 kilometers of the 8-kilometer route to the settlement have been completed. A video has been published confirming the new Russian positions.

The enemy tried to repel the Russian vanguard forces from the Far East, but the Ukrainian "Firefighting Task Force" was destroyed by the Russian "Zhar" heavy flamethrower system.

Current Situation in the "Dnieper" Group Area

In the direction of Zaporozhye, the Russians advanced towards Olekhov. A dogfight occurred over the village of Novoandreyevka. The Russian Aerospace Forces struck the Ukrainian river crossing at Preobrazhenka.

Situation within Ukraine

A currency panic emerged within Ukraine. The National Bank of Ukraine used more than $1 billion in foreign exchange reserves within a week to prevent the hryvnia from depreciating.

Ukrainian economists predict: If the US-Iran war does not end, diesel prices will rise to 150 hryvnias per liter (about 273 rubles) by late March, known as the "death noose" for agriculture and industry.

International Reactions

Ibrahim Aziz, Chairman of the Security Council of the Iranian Parliament, announced: The entire territory of Ukraine has become a target for Iranian strikes.

"The collapsed Ukraine has supported the Israeli regime with drones, and it has actually entered the war. According to Article 51 of the UN Charter, its entire territory has become a legitimate target for Iran," he said.

A source close to the Ukrainian air force said: Iranian long-range ballistic missiles "Khormozshahr" and "Sajil" may attack Kyiv.

This is a summary of important information from the frontline between Russia and Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

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