There are reports of fighting in the streets of Kharkiv. Russian troops broke into the city in the past hour, local officials say.
There has been a loud blast heard to the west of Kyiv city centre. It was after an air raid siren went off.
Until now, Russian forces have yet to take a single city, despite being four days into their unprovoked invasion.
Social media footage appears to show some Russian units in the city. There are also pictures appearing to show at least two Russian “Tiger” vehicles on fire in the city.
Kharkiv officials this morning have warned locals to stay in shelters and off the streets. A curfew remains in place.
- Despite warnings last night that Kyiv would come under attack from Russian missiles, an aerial blitz does not seem to have happened
- Explosions were however heard near the city and an oil depot in Vasylkiv to the south of the capital was hit and set ablaze, according to the local mayor. The fire prompted fears of toxic fumes and residents were warned to close their windows and stay indoors
- The southern city of Nova Kakhovka has been taken over by Russian troops, the city’s mayor said this morning
