March 8: Russia expands control zone around Ukraine capital UPDATED 9:50 PM ET

Update:

The SouthFront site is down.  

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"The intensification of Russian operations in the directions of Mykolaiv, Kyiv and partly Kharkiv indicate that the operational pause taken by Moscow in these areas to hold negotiations with the Ukrainian government and try to establish humanitarian corridors (sabotaged by Zelensky & Co) is nearing its end." 

-- Quote from Russian Forces Expand Their Presence Northeast Of Kyiv, Continue Operation To Block Ukrainian Capital (Videos) South Front March 8

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