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As the conflict stretched into March, the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure by Russian forces only galvanized the determination of Ukrainian defenders. On March 3, the destruction of critical facilities fueled outrage among the populace and solidified their resolve to resist. Air raids continued to claim civilian lives and infrastructure, but they also failed to break the spirit of those fighting for Chernihiv.
Attempts by Russian forces to establish footholds met with fierce resistance. Ukrainian artillery capabilities began to inflict heavy losses on Russian troops, disrupting their advances and prompting urgent adjustments to their strategy. With every failed assault, Russian morale waned while Ukrainian resolve strengthened.