Panic spreading among personnel of Russian troops due to huge losses - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

According to latest data as of 6:00 on March 9, the Ukrainian defense forces continues to conduct a defense operation within the defined operational zones.

In the northern and north-western directions, hostilities continue in the Polissya and Volyn operational districts, as well as along the state border of Ukraine and in the settlements of Nizhyn, Ivanytsia, Trostyanets, and the defense of the city of Chernihiv continues.

In Kyiv city, the Ukrainian forces repulses the enemy's offensive, inflicts fire damage on its offensive group and firmly holds certain boundaries.

In the Southern direction, operational groups of the defense forces cover the state border of Ukraine and the sea coast, protect and defend airfields and critical infrastructure.

In other areas, groups of troops are conducting a stabilization operation and performing territorial defense tasks.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repels missile and bomb strikes and destroys the means of air attack of the occupiers, provides air cover for important infrastructure facilities of Ukraine and military groups.

In Berdiansk, the enemy began to distribute propaganda materials aimed at discrediting the military and political leadership of our state.

In towns and villages of Chernihiv region, which are temporarily occupied by Russian troops, the enemy, in violation of international humanitarian law, continues to hide weapons and military equipment among residential buildings and agricultural premises. Uses a network of medical facilities to provide medical care to wounded personnel. The occupiers are dismantling the cell towers.

As reported, in Kharkiv region, Russian troops continue dropping bombs on the facilities of critical infrastructure and residential buildings.