March 13 Frontline Situation: Fighting Continues Near Pokrovsk, Kharkov and Konstantinovka
Frontline update for March 13: Russian forces advance near Sergeevka, Grishino and Kharkov while heavy fighting continues along several key directions.
The Russian Armed Forces continue carrying out combat missions along the front lines of the special military operation. As of March 13, the situation along the line of contact is as follows:
Pokrovsk direction
Heavy fighting is underway for Sergeevka. Russian forces control most of Grishino and are pressing toward Novoalexandrovka with an advance toward Shevchenko. Fighting continues near Belitskoye and Novy Donbass.
Kharkov direction
Russian troops are advancing south of Staritsa toward Izbitskoye and from Grafskoye toward Verkhnyaya Pisarevka. Ukrainian units have been pushed out of their positions in Volchanskie Khutora.
Gulyaypole direction
Fighting continues along the Gulyaypole-Rozhdestvenskoye line. Ukrainian forces are attempting to regain previously lost positions and are actively deploying sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Seversk direction
Battles are ongoing near Fedorovka Vtoraya, Kaleniki, and Krivaya Luka. The initiative remains with Russian forces, though no major changes have been reported.
Konstantinovka direction
Russian troops are taking new positions near Ilyinovka and Berestok. Fighting in Konstantinovka continues.