Update on the conflict in Ukraine for March 17, 2024… – Attempts by Ukraine to cross the Ukrainian-Russian border near Belgorod have been defeated by Russian forces; – The attacks took place as part of a larger public relations campaign involving pin-prick attacks across Russia as Russian elections began;
Western media has previously reported that attacks deep into Russian territory are met by indifference or even more determined support for Moscow among the Russian public and that such public relations stunts are meant more to bolster flagging Ukrainian morale; – Ukraine’s cross-border operations come at a time when its forces are being pushed back along the line of contact after losing the heavily fortified city of Avdeevka; – The US has announced a $300 million arms and ammunition package for Ukraine including additional ammunition for HIMARS and 155mm shells;
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