<p>As Ukraine claimed to have liberated Kyiv region, the US said it is working with its allies to send "longer-range anti-aircraft systems, artillery systems and coastal defence systems" to Ukraine.</p>

<p>US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said the US is working on new sanctions measures to cripple the ruble in order to halt Putin's war machine with further sanctions announcements this week.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/aerorozvidka-how-ukraines-elite-it-force-halted-russias-long-mechanised-brigade-eyeing-kyiv-467687">Also Read in Pics:&nbsp;How Ukraine's elite IT force halted Russia's long mechanised brigade eyeing Kyiv</a></p>

<p>The US has already sent $2.3 billion worth of arms to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion including anti-tank weapons, short-range rockets and drones however President Zelensky has demanded more arms to keep up the country's fight against the Russian forces.</p>

<p>The US national security adviser hinted that the "extent and depth" of advanced weapons capabilities would be "extraordinary" and "unprecedented".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, UK said Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will speak during the United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday as the United States and Britain said they would seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council over alleged crimes committed in the execution of civilians in Bucha.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Gravitas: Ukraine accuses Russia of genocide in Bucha</strong></p>

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<p>"The images out of Bucha and devastation across Ukraine require us to now match our words with action," US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said.</p>

<p>UN's human rights chief Michelle Bachelet added that the images point to "possible war crimes" while putting pressure on Putin's regime. However, Russia has denied accusations of war crimes.</p>

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<p>Amid the controversy, authorities said they had found bodies of civilians including that of a mayor and her family. Police claimed Olga Sukhenko, her husband and her son were abducted by Russian troops on March 24.</p>

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As Ukraine claimed to have liberated Kyiv region, the US said it is working with its allies to send "longer-range anti-aircraft systems, artillery systems and coastal defence systems" to Ukraine.

As Ukraine claimed to have liberated Kyiv region, the US said it is working with its allies to send "longer-range anti-aircraft systems, artillery systems and coastal defence systems" to Ukraine. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said the US is working on new sanctions measures to cripple the ruble in order to halt Putin's war machine with further sanctions announcements this week. Also Read in Pics: How Ukraine's elite IT force halted Russia's long mechanised brigade eyeing Kyiv The US has already sent $2.3 billion worth of arms to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion including anti-tank weapons, short-range rockets and drones however President Zelensky has demanded more arms to keep up the country's fight against the Russian forces. The US national security adviser hinted that the "extent and depth" of advanced weapons capabilities would be "extraordinary" and "unprecedented". Meanwhile, UK said Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will speak during the United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday as the United States and Britain said they would seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council over alleged crimes committed in the execution of civilians in Bucha. Watch | Gravitas: Ukraine accuses Russia of genocide in Bucha "The images out of Bucha and devastation across Ukraine require us to now match our words with action," US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said. UN's human rights chief Michelle Bachelet added that the images point to "possible war crimes" while putting pressure on Putin's regime. However, Russia has denied accusations of war crimes. Also Read in Pics: Russia's tactical nuclear weapons arsenal: Will Putin use it? Amid the controversy, authorities said they had found bodies of civilians including that of a mayor and her family. Police claimed Olga Sukhenko, her husband and her son were abducted by Russian troops on March 24. (With inputs from Agencies)

US may send longer-range anti-aircraft systems, artillery to Ukraine

<p>As Russian forces continue their advance on Kyiv, reports claim the roads leading to the capital have slowed down the Russian tanks due to the mud.</p>

<p>Locals in the area call the muddy roads "Rasputitsa" which is a combination of muddy conditions caused due thawing snow and rainy weather.</p>

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<p>Social media has been abuzz with a comparison of the Russian advance with Hitler's push towards Moscow as the bitter winter in 1941-43 slowed the German advance in World War II during Operation Barbarossa.</p>

<p>Similar condictions also caused havoc among Napoleon's Army in the nineteenth century when the French invaded Russia.</p>

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<p>"Rasputitsa" is now being referred to as "General Mud" comparing it to "General Winter" when the Nazi army faced the great Russian winter during their campaign and failed to conquer Soviet Russia.</p>

<p>Napoleon's troops famously could not complete their retreat on time in 1812 as the mud slowed down French forces. Several military experts had earlier warned that the weather was not in Putin's favour as he announced his "special military operation" on February 24.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russian forces inch closer to Kyiv</strong></p>

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<p>Reports claim muddy condictions are expected in Ukraine in the second half of March and may continue for the next one month as Russian forces target main roads during their advance over various cities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Russian and Ukrainian forces have been engaged in fierce fighting in various cities as Putin's army has managed to edge away at Kyiv. Reports claim Russian forces have been entering Kyiv from various directions amid stiff resistance from Ukraine's forces.</p>

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As Russian forces continue their advance on Kyiv, reports claim the roads leading to the capital have slowed down the Russian tanks due to the mud. Locals in the area call the muddy roads "Rasputitsa" which is a combination of muddy conditions caused due thawing snow and rainy weather.

As Russian forces continue their advance on Kyiv, reports claim the roads leading to the capital have slowed down the Russian tanks due to the mud. Locals in the area call the muddy roads "Rasputitsa" which is a combination of muddy conditions caused due thawing snow and rainy weather. Also Read in Pics: Napoleon's Waterloo & Hitler's Barbarossa: 5 lessons Putin can learn from failed war campaigns Social media has been abuzz with a comparison of the Russian advance with Hitler's push towards Moscow as the bitter winter in 1941-43 slowed the German advance in World War II during Operation Barbarossa. Similar condictions also caused havoc among Napoleon's Army in the nineteenth century when the French invaded Russia. Remember what I have been talking about Russian wheeled AFV's & trucks in the mud season? The Russians are road bound and can only attack the Ukrainians on a frontage that is three tanks wide and kilometers long Putin's decision to attack during Rasputitsa is when he lost. https://t.co/cT7ITviXZe — Trent Telenko (@TrentTelenko) March 11, 2022 × Germans in Russia during Rasputitsa. You would have thought that Putin’s army might have remembered. pic.twitter.com/7nqyct6Qns — stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) March 6, 2022 × New Military Proverb: "Never attack during the Rasputitsa." https://t.co/T3StnekSjt — Trent Telenko (@TrentTelenko) March 11, 2022 × "Rasputitsa" is now being referred to as "General Mud" comparing it to "General Winter" when the Nazi army faced the great Russian winter during their campaign and failed to conquer Soviet Russia. Napoleon's troops famously could not complete their retreat on time in 1812 as the mud slowed down French forces. Several military experts had earlier warned that the weather was not in Putin's favour as he announced his "special military operation" on February 24. Watch: Russian forces inch closer to Kyiv Reports claim muddy condictions are expected in Ukraine in the second half of March and may continue for the next one month as Russian forces target main roads during their advance over various cities. Also Read in Pics: Russia's Tsar bomba: World's most powerful nuclear weapon of mass destruction Russian and Ukrainian forces have been engaged in fierce fighting in various cities as Putin's army has managed to edge away at Kyiv. Reports claim Russian forces have been entering Kyiv from various directions amid stiff resistance from Ukraine's forces. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russian tanks advance in Ukraine: What is 'Rasputitsa'?

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<p>A convoy of Russian tanks was ground to a halt after hundreds of unarmed Ukrainian civilians blocked their path on the outskirts of northern Koryukivka town, located near the Ukraine-Russia border.</p>

<p>A 24-second video, which was shared by news agency AFP, went viral on Twitter on Monday, where many hailed the “brave” citizens.</p>

<p>According to reports, Russian soldiers had lost their way and stopped to ask for directions when they found themselves surrounded by locals.</p>

<p>In the footage, Ukrainians can purportedly be seen walking towards a convoy of tanks to prevent them from marching on to capital Kyiv.</p>

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<p>The defiant men formed a human shield, forcing the convoy to retreat, while the soldiers looked on from their war vehicles.</p>

<p>The video emerged a day after a brave Ukrainian man was filmed trying to block a convoy of several Russian tanks with just his hands.</p>

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<p>There have been several instances, as witnessed by videos that went viral recently, where civilians can be seen confronting the Russian soldiers.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Russian invasion of Ukraine entered the fifth day on Monday with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying that the next 24 hours would be a “crucial period” for his nation.</p>

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<p>As per&nbsp;Maxar Technologies, a US-based imagery and intelligence company, a large convoy of Russian ground forces including tanks is headed in the direction of the city, approximately 64 kilometres away.</p>

<p>Currently, talks are underway between Russia and Ukraine in Belarus for ceasefire.</p>

<p>Russian forces have seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant, the Interfax news agency said.</p>

<p>But they ran into stiff resistance elsewhere as the biggest assault on a European state since World War Two failed to make as much ground as some had expected, reports Reuters.</p>

<p>Talks began with the aim of an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces, the Ukrainian president`s office said. Russia has been cagier about the talks, with the Kremlin declining to comment on Moscow`s aim.</p>

<p>It was not clear whether any progress could be achieved after Russian President Vladimir Putin put Russia`s nuclear-armed units on high alert on Sunday.</p>

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A convoy of Russian tanks was ground to a halt after hundreds of unarmed Ukrainian civilians blocked their path on the outskirts of northern Koryukivka town, located near the Ukraine-Russia border.

A convoy of Russian tanks was ground to a halt after hundreds of unarmed Ukrainian civilians blocked their path on the outskirts of northern Koryukivka town, located near the Ukraine-Russia border. A 24-second video, which was shared by news agency AFP, went viral on Twitter on Monday, where many hailed the “brave” citizens. According to reports, Russian soldiers had lost their way and stopped to ask for directions when they found themselves surrounded by locals. In the footage, Ukrainians can purportedly be seen walking towards a convoy of tanks to prevent them from marching on to capital Kyiv. Also read | This Ukrainian brewery swtiched to Molotov cocktails to help fight war The defiant men formed a human shield, forcing the convoy to retreat, while the soldiers looked on from their war vehicles. The video emerged a day after a brave Ukrainian man was filmed trying to block a convoy of several Russian tanks with just his hands. VIDEO: Ukrainians block path of Russian tanks. On the outskirts of Koryukivka people are blocking the movement of Russian soldiers. Reports suggest Russian soldiers stopped to ask for directions and were surrounded by locals to prevent them from moving towards Kyiv pic.twitter.com/sWViXmARMi — AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 28, 2022 × There have been several instances, as witnessed by videos that went viral recently, where civilians can be seen confronting the Russian soldiers. Meanwhile, the Russian invasion of Ukraine entered the fifth day on Monday with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying that the next 24 hours would be a “crucial period” for his nation. Watch | Amidst thousands of Indians scrambling for home, this 17-year-old decides to stay in Ukraine As per Maxar Technologies, a US-based imagery and intelligence company, a large convoy of Russian ground forces including tanks is headed in the direction of the city, approximately 64 kilometres away. Currently, talks are underway between Russia and Ukraine in Belarus for ceasefire. Russian forces have seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant, the Interfax news agency said. But they ran into stiff resistance elsewhere as the biggest assault on a European state since World War Two failed to make as much ground as some had expected, reports Reuters. Talks began with the aim of an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces, the Ukrainian president`s office said. Russia has been cagier about the talks, with the Kremlin declining to comment on Moscow`s aim. It was not clear whether any progress could be achieved after Russian President Vladimir Putin put Russia`s nuclear-armed units on high alert on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: ‘Lost’ Russian tanks forced to retreat after surrounded by hundreds of Ukraine civilians

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4">A Ukrainian soldier blew himself up to destroy a bridge in an attempt to thwart a column of Russian tanks from advancing.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">The Ukrainian military hailed Marine battalion engineer Vitaly Skakun Volodymyrovych as a hero for sacrificing his life for the country.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">The Ukrainian military said on its Facebook page that Volodymyrovych was posted at the Henichesk bridge, a strategic point linking Crimea and mainland Ukraine, when a column of Russian tanks advanced.</p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">According to the post, "On this difficult day for our country, when the Ukrainian people gave way to the Russian occupiers in all directions, one of the hardest places on the map of Ukraine was the Crimean intersection, where one of the first enemies met a separate marine battalion."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Volodymyrovych volunteered to place mines on the bridge after it was decided that the only way to block the armoured column was by blowing up the bridge, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">When he realised that he had no time to get cover, the soldier decided to make the ultimate sacrifice on the bridge.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">"The bridge was mined, but he didn’t manage to get away from there," the military said in a statement.</p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">The Independent reported that according to his comrades, Volodymyrovych’s "heroic act" significantly slowed the advancement of the Russian forces, allowing the unit to relocate and organise defence.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">Military commanders said they planned to give Volodymyrovych a posthumous award for his "heroic act."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">More than 195 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the Russian invasion, the country’s health minister said on Saturday.</p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia launches coordinated cruise missiles on many cities</strong></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. A Ukrainian soldier blew himself up to destroy a bridge in an attempt to thwart a column of Russian tanks from advancing. The Ukrainian military hailed Marine battalion engineer Vitaly Skakun Volodymyrovych as a hero for sacrificing his life for the country. The Ukrainian military said on its Facebook page that Volodymyrovych was posted at the Henichesk bridge, a strategic point linking Crimea and mainland Ukraine, when a column of Russian tanks advanced. Also read | Russia-Ukraine conflict: Anti-war protests, solidarity events across world According to the post, "On this difficult day for our country, when the Ukrainian people gave way to the Russian occupiers in all directions, one of the hardest places on the map of Ukraine was the Crimean intersection, where one of the first enemies met a separate marine battalion." Volodymyrovych volunteered to place mines on the bridge after it was decided that the only way to block the armoured column was by blowing up the bridge, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said. When he realised that he had no time to get cover, the soldier decided to make the ultimate sacrifice on the bridge. "The bridge was mined, but he didn’t manage to get away from there," the military said in a statement. Also read | Amid chaos, 23-year-old woman gives birth to baby girl in Ukraine, brings smiles The Independent reported that according to his comrades, Volodymyrovych’s "heroic act" significantly slowed the advancement of the Russian forces, allowing the unit to relocate and organise defence. Military commanders said they planned to give Volodymyrovych a posthumous award for his "heroic act." More than 195 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the Russian invasion, the country’s health minister said on Saturday. Watch | Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia launches coordinated cruise missiles on many cities

'Heroic' Ukrainian soldier blows himself up on bridge to block Russian tanks' advancement

<p>Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;said Russian troops resumed missile attacks on Friday morning at 4am while declaring that both military and civilian targets were being hit.</p>

<p>The Ukraine president said Russian troops were stopped from advancing in most directions as reports said there was heavy bombing reported in capital Kyiv.</p>

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<p>Zelensky&nbsp;told a television channel that the "world is continuing to observe what is going on&nbsp;in Ukraine from afar."</p>

<p>The Ukraine&nbsp;president had said earlier said that a "new Iron Curtain" had descended and it "is closing Russia off from the civilised world".</p>

<p>President Putin had earlier said Russia's response would be "immediate" against "whoever tries to hinder us". "It will lead you to such consequences that you have never encountered in your history," the Russian president warned amid strikes against Ukraine on Friday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Civilian areas of Kyiv report massive missile strikes</strong></p>

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<p>Zelensky&nbsp;added that sanctions imposed on Russia are "not enough".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Reuters quoted Ukraine's government adviser as saying that Russia plans to break through into Kyiv with tanks. The government official said defenders in Kyiv were ready with "anti-tank missiles supplied by our allies".</p>

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<p>Newswire Reuters quoting Ukraine's deputy defence minister said army units were "defending positions on four&nbsp;fronts despite being outnumbered".</p>

<p>The minister reportedly said that Russian forces "may enter areas just outside Kyiv today".</p>

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian troops resumed missile attacks on Friday morning at 4am while declaring that both military and civilian targets were being hit.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian troops resumed missile attacks on Friday morning at 4am while declaring that both military and civilian targets were being hit. The Ukraine president said Russian troops were stopped from advancing in most directions as reports said there was heavy bombing reported in capital Kyiv. Also Read in Pics: Underground metro stations in Kyiv serve as bomb shelters amid Russian invasion Zelensky told a television channel that the "world is continuing to observe what is going on in Ukraine from afar." The Ukraine president had said earlier said that a "new Iron Curtain" had descended and it "is closing Russia off from the civilised world". President Putin had earlier said Russia's response would be "immediate" against "whoever tries to hinder us". "It will lead you to such consequences that you have never encountered in your history," the Russian president warned amid strikes against Ukraine on Friday. Watch: Civilian areas of Kyiv report massive missile strikes Zelensky added that sanctions imposed on Russia are "not enough". Meanwhile, Reuters quoted Ukraine's government adviser as saying that Russia plans to break through into Kyiv with tanks. The government official said defenders in Kyiv were ready with "anti-tank missiles supplied by our allies". Also Read in Pics: First pictures of attack on Kyiv on Day 2 Newswire Reuters quoting Ukraine's deputy defence minister said army units were "defending positions on four fronts despite being outnumbered". The minister reportedly said that Russian forces "may enter areas just outside Kyiv today". (With inputs from Agencies)

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<p>Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday hit out against Russian strikes on Kyiv describing it as "horrific".</p>

<p>"Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany," Kuleba said, adding, "Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one."</p>

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<p>"Stop Putin. Isolate Russia. Severe all ties. Kick Russia out of everywhere," Ukraine's foreign minister said.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, reports said sirens went off in western Ukraine as Russian strikes continued for the second day on Friday. Heavy bombing was reported in Kyiv as people rushed to underground shelters.</p>

<p>Reports claimed at least three civilian areas in capital Kyiv had come under ballistic attack on Friday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Oil prices surge amid Russian attacks</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Ukraine President Zelensky said Russian strikes were aimed at both military and civilian targets while adding that Russian&nbsp;advance&nbsp;was stopped in most directions.</p>

<p>The Ukraine president said Russian missile strikes had resumed at 4am local time on Friday</p>

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<p>As the strikes continued people rushed to buy food and drinking water in the capital.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday hit out against Russian strikes on Kyiv describing it as "horrific". "Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany," Kuleba said, adding, "Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one." Horrific Russian rocket strikes on Kyiv. Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany. Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one. Stop Putin. Isolate Russia. Severe all ties. Kick Russia out of everywhete. — Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) February 25, 2022 × "Stop Putin. Isolate Russia. Severe all ties. Kick Russia out of everywhere," Ukraine's foreign minister said. Also Read in Pics: How Putin built Russia's Army as a potent force Meanwhile, reports said sirens went off in western Ukraine as Russian strikes continued for the second day on Friday. Heavy bombing was reported in Kyiv as people rushed to underground shelters. Reports claimed at least three civilian areas in capital Kyiv had come under ballistic attack on Friday. Watch: Oil prices surge amid Russian attacks Meanwhile, Ukraine President Zelensky said Russian strikes were aimed at both military and civilian targets while adding that Russian advance was stopped in most directions. The Ukraine president said Russian missile strikes had resumed at 4am local time on Friday Also Read: Ukraine's US-made Javelin anti-tank missile vs Russian T-72 beasts As the strikes continued people rushed to buy food and drinking water in the capital. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Like 1941 when attacked by Nazi Germany': Ukraine lashes out at Putin

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<p>Amid reports of heavy fighting, Ukraine's Army said its forces were engaged in fighting Russian forces outside capital Kyiv.</p>

<p>As the fighting continued, UK defence minister Wallace said Russia has lost more than 450 personnel. Reports said on Thursday that at least 137 people were killed as President Putin launched an attack on Ukraine early morning.</p>

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<p>There were reports of clashes in Kyiv's northern district as Russian forces advanced on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital. Reports claimed there were blasts in the capital's central area as people scrambled&nbsp;to safety.</p>

<p>"Putin's assault on Ukraine is barbaric, unjustified and shows a callous disregard for human life," UK foreign secretary Liz Truss said while adding,"We will continue to hold Putin to account."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Thousands of Ukrainians flee to Poland, Hungary</strong></p>

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<p>Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russia had launched "horrific rocket strikes" on Kyiv early morning on Friday as the Chernobyl nuclear power plant fell to Russian forces.</p>

<p>Reports claimed the Gostomel airfield near Kyiv was also overrun by Russian paratroopers even as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country has been "left on its own" while warning that Russian "sabotage groups" had entered Kyiv.</p>

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<p>As heavy fighting continued around Ukraine's capital, French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told a radio station that, "Putin has decided to take Ukraine off the map of nations."</p>

<p>Le Drian raised concern over possible Russian offensive against ex-Soviet states Georgia and Moldova in the future.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid reports of heavy fighting, Ukraine's Army said its forces were engaged in fighting Russian forces outside capital Kyiv. As the fighting continued, UK defence minister Wallace said Russia has lost more than 450 personnel. Reports said on Thursday that at least 137 people were killed as President Putin launched an attack on Ukraine early morning. Also Read in Pics: US THAAD vs Russian S-400 missile defence system There were reports of clashes in Kyiv's northern district as Russian forces advanced on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital. Reports claimed there were blasts in the capital's central area as people scrambled to safety. "Putin's assault on Ukraine is barbaric, unjustified and shows a callous disregard for human life," UK foreign secretary Liz Truss said while adding,"We will continue to hold Putin to account." Watch: Thousands of Ukrainians flee to Poland, Hungary Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russia had launched "horrific rocket strikes" on Kyiv early morning on Friday as the Chernobyl nuclear power plant fell to Russian forces. Reports claimed the Gostomel airfield near Kyiv was also overrun by Russian paratroopers even as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country has been "left on its own" while warning that Russian "sabotage groups" had entered Kyiv. Also Read in Pics: Russia's Kinzhal hypersonic missiles As heavy fighting continued around Ukraine's capital, French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told a radio station that, "Putin has decided to take Ukraine off the map of nations." Le Drian raised concern over possible Russian offensive against ex-Soviet states Georgia and Moldova in the future. (With inputs from Agencies)

Heavy clashes in Kyiv's northern district as Russian forces advance

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<p>As Russian strikes continued, Ukraine's military claimed at least "50 Russian occupiers" were killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Shchastya is under control. 50 Russian occupiers were killed. Another Russian plane was destroyed in the Kramatorsk district. This is the sixth," Ukraine's military said.</p>

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<p>Ukraine's border guards said at least three military personnel were killed after Russian forces launched&nbsp;attacks in the border areas. Ukraine said the&nbsp;military death toll had risen to five amid Russian strikes on Thursday.</p>

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<p>The border guards said Russian forces were launching attacks with rockets and helicopters from several directions.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;WION speaks to an Indian student living in Ukraine amid the Russian strikes</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Ukraine's Major General Valeriy Zaluzhny said President Zelensky had ordered its forces to "inflict maximum losses against the aggressor".</p>

<p>Amid the attacks, Russia said it was closing shipping in Azov Sea until further notice.</p>

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<p>Ukraine President's adviser Mykhailo Podoliak said: "The armed forces of Ukraine are waging heavy combat," while adding,"We have losses."</p>

<p>"In several places, the Russian armed forces have been repelled," the president's adviser added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Agencies)</em></p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. As Russian strikes continued, Ukraine's military claimed at least "50 Russian occupiers" were killed. "Shchastya is under control. 50 Russian occupiers were killed. Another Russian plane was destroyed in the Kramatorsk district. This is the sixth," Ukraine's military said. Also Read in Pics: Ukraine's US-made Javelin anti-tank missile vs Russian T-72 beasts Ukraine's border guards said at least three military personnel were killed after Russian forces launched attacks in the border areas. Ukraine said the military death toll had risen to five amid Russian strikes on Thursday. Meanwhile, an aide to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that over 40 Ukrainian soldiers and around 10 civilians died in the first hours of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "I know that more than 40 have been killed and several dozen wounded. I am aware of nearly 10 civilian losses, "presidential administration aide Oleksiy Arestovych told reporters. × The border guards said Russian forces were launching attacks with rockets and helicopters from several directions. Watch: WION speaks to an Indian student living in Ukraine amid the Russian strikes Meanwhile, Ukraine's Major General Valeriy Zaluzhny said President Zelensky had ordered its forces to "inflict maximum losses against the aggressor". Amid the attacks, Russia said it was closing shipping in Azov Sea until further notice. Also Read in Pics: How Russia uses Spetsnaz as 'tip of the spear' Ukraine President's adviser Mykhailo Podoliak said: "The armed forces of Ukraine are waging heavy combat," while adding,"We have losses." "In several places, the Russian armed forces have been repelled," the president's adviser added. (With inputs from Agencies)

'50 Russian occupiers killed': We have losses, says Ukraine as casualties rise