💢British ministry of defence: Since the start of March 2023, heavy fighting has continued in parts of the Svatove-Kremina sector of the front line in northern Luhansk Oblast. Russia has partially regained control over the immediate approaches to Kremina town, which was under immediate Ukrainian threat earlier in the year. In places, Russia has made gains of up to several kilometres. Russian commanders are likely trying to expand a security zone west from the defence lines they have prepared along higher ground, and integrate the natural obstacle of the Oskil River. They likely seek to recapture Kupiansk, a logistics node. Operationally, Russia's intent in the north-east likely remains defensive. Commanders probably fear this is one of the sectors where Ukraine could attempt major offensive operations. As of mid-March 2023, Russia had likely redeployed at least 1,000 troops who had been training at the Obuz-Lesnovsky training ground in south-western Belarus. Although no new rotation of troops has been noted, Russia has highly likely left the tented camp in place, suggesting it is considering continuing the training programme. The fact Russia has resorted to training its personnel under the much less-experienced Belarusian army highlights how Russia's 'special military operation' has severely dislocated the Russian military's training system - instructors have largely been deployed in Ukraine. Russia likely also views Belarus's continued indirect support to the operation as important political messaging.

🚨8 Iranian-backed forces have been killed following the US airstrike in eastern Syria last night.

🚨Another rocket attack has been reported on the US Army base in  Al-Omar region, Syria

🚨USA Army bazes Al-Tanf, Al-Omar, Konico in the eastern Syria are currently under rocket attacks

🚨US army helicopters are launching rocket attacks on Iranian proxy forces

🚨Dronestrike against American bases in the esthern Syria are underway

🚨According reports, eight rockets hit a US military base in eastern Syria

🚨American helicopters were flying over the Deir Ezzor region

🚨American forces are on standby at Ain al-Asad airbase, Iraq

🚨Local sources say that 24 rockets were fired at US bases in eastern Syria

🚨Artillery attack between USA and Iran proxy forces in the Deir ezzor region

🚨US airforce fighter jets are conducting airstrikes against the positions of the Syrian and Iran proxy forces in Al- bokmal and Deir ezzor region

🚨Missile centers in the western Iran were put on alert, missiles are ready to fire

🚨Syrian sources say that in the rocket and artillery attack on American bases in eastern Syria, several American soldiers were injured in the Green Village

🚨Sources say one American soldier where killed

💢An US military official told Al Jazeera that no Americans were killed and only one soldier was wounded

💢British ministry of defence: Russia's assault on the Donbas town of Bakhmut has largely stalled. This is likely primarily a result of extreme attrition of the Russian force. Ukraine has also suffered heavy casualties during its defence. The Russian situation has also likely been made worse by tensions between the Russian Ministry of Defence and Wagner Group, both of whom contribute troops in the sector. Russia has likely shifted its operational focus towards Avdiivka, south of Bakhmut, and to the Kremina-Svatove sector in the north, areas where Russia likely only aspires to stabilise its front line. This suggests an overall return to a more defensive operational design after inconclusive results from its attempts to conduct a general offensive since January 2023.

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🚨Armenian sources say that Azerbaijani forces have started a conflict in Lachin region and are advancing into the borders of Armenia.

🚨According to reports, Turkish troops have been transferred to the border with Iran and Nakhijevan.

🚨Azerbaijan is disrupting communications between Stepanakert and some villages in Shusha region, Artsakh foreign ministry says