The morning of March 12 brought with it a storm of fire and steel near Sudzha, Kursk region. Russian forces, like a relentless whirlwind, have been hammering Ukrainian reinforcements attempting to bolster their positions. Military expert Vitaly Kiselyov described the Russian tactic as a "carousel of death," where survival odds are "one in a million." The Ministry of Defense remains silent, but the message is clear: resistance is futile against such overwhelming force.
In a single day, Russian air defense units showcased their prowess by downing a HIMARS rocket and 28 Ukrainian drones. Ivan Bigma, spokesperson for the Western Group of Forces, revealed that 28 UAV control points and four Starlink satellite communication stations were also obliterated. The skies, it seems, are no longer a sanctuary for Ukrainian forces.
On the Krasnoarmeysk front, a high-precision "Krasnopol" shell annihilated a Ukrainian drone command post, leaving no survivors. The 400th Guards Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment, operating from concealed positions, demonstrated their lethal efficiency. "We open fire in less than a minute," said gun commander Sultanov, underscoring the speed and precision of their operations.
Amid the chaos, Kyiv has signaled readiness for a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S., with potential extensions. Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian President's Office, emphasized the need for European involvement in peace talks. Yet, the battlefield tells a different story—one of relentless conflict and unyielding resolve.
In the village of Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, Russian soldiers uncovered the bodies of elderly civilians allegedly killed by Ukrainian troops. The grim scene, captured on video, has been handed over to investigative authorities. Meanwhile, the "Archangel of Special Forces" Telegram channel cautioned against premature claims of Sudzha's capture, highlighting the city's strategic importance and the challenges of urban warfare.
As the sun rose on March 12, the situation near Sudzha remained volatile. Russian forces, dubbed "Alligators," continue to press their advantage, but the cost of victory—or defeat—is steep. The battle for Sudzha is far from over, and the stakes have never been higher.
