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Operational information regarding the #russian_invasion as of 18:00, March 8

Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, posted 08 March 2022 19:13
The thirteenth day of heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people to the russian military invasion continues.

In the eastern direction, the Allied forces are conducting a defense operation in Donetsk, Slobozhansky and part of the Tavriya operational district. The circular defense of Mariupol continues.

In the Northern and Western directions, the defense operation continues in the Polissya, Volyn and Siversky operational districts.

The grouping of forces and means of defense of the city of Kyiv continues to repel the offensive and deter the enemy, defeats him and maintains the defensive lines around the city.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to defend Chernihiv with certain forces.

In the South the sea coast is covered, defense of Mykolayiv and adjacent settlements is conducted.

Stabilization operations are being carried out in other areas and territorial defense tasks are being carried out.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repels concentrated missile and air strikes and means of air attack of the enemy, air cover of objects of critical infrastructure of Ukraine and groups of troops.

According to available information, in order to make up for losses, the enemy carries out covert mobilization under the guise of training camps. Also, in order to stop the outflow of personnel, the military leadership of the RF Armed Forces decided to ban the termination of contracts for military service.

In order to strengthen the grouping of troops in the direction of Kyiv, the occupiers plan to transfer up to a thousand militants from the private military company "Liga" (former "Wagner").

In violation of the requirements of International Humanitarian Law, the occupiers continue to hold civilians hostage, damage civilian buildings, rob locals, carry out sabotage of civilian infrastructure, place weapons and military equipment in densely populated neighborhoods, steal vehicles and change in civilian clothes.

As of this time, the enemy has significantly reduced the pace of advancement, its personnel are demoralized.

Let's win together!
Glory to Ukraine! 
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