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David Kent

Five key Russia and Ukraine news updates after night of 'bombardment' as Putin's plans become clear

Russia's attack of Ukraine has continued into a second day, with soldiers and armoured vehicles doing battles all across the country.

Speaking on live TV before the attacks began yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a chilling warning that allies of Ukraine who try to interfere with his attack will “face consequences greater than any of you have faced in history”.

The European Union have introduced heavy sanctions on Russia in response, but that has not stopped the fighting and aerial 'bombardment' of Ukraine on Friday.

Here are five key updates you may have missed overnight.

Ukraine President accuses West of leaving them 'alone' to fight

President Zelenskyy spoke to the nation in an address this morning, where he praised the resilience of the fighters defending the country.

He also hit out at the Western world for failing to help them in their time of need.

At least 137 Ukrainians died on Thursday.

"We have been left alone to defend our state, Who is ready to fight alongside us? I don’t see anyone." he told the public.

Overnight missiles destroy buildings

Similar to how the invasion began on Thursday morning, Russian forces resumed their attack shortly before 4am Irish time, with 'ballistic' missiles landing on cities across Ukraine.

Most of this was focused on Kyiv in an attempt to weaken the city.

A man looks out of the window of a damaged apartment in a residential block hit by an early morning missile strike on February 25, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Russia has breached the capital of Kyiv

Those attempts appear to have worked, with Russian tanks breaching the norther part of Kyiv via Obolon.

The Ukrainian army have said that their armed forces are engaged in fighting in the outskirts of the capital Kiev in Dymer and Ivankiv, where a large number of Russian armoured vehicles have advanced.

Troops had destroyed a bridge on the border of the Teteriv River to impede the further advancement of Russian forces.

According to a Facebook post on the official Ukrainian defence forces page, the army is currently holding on to an airfield on the outskirts of the city.

This would be a crucial stop, as it would prevent Russia from being able to secure a landing spot for reinforces

UEFA strip Russia of Champions League final

UEFA have stipped Russia of hosting the Champions League final

The game was set to be held in St Peterburg, but will instead now take place in Stade de France in Paris.

UEFA have also instructed Ukraine and Russia that their home games or any international games scheduled there will now take place in neutral venues 'until further notice'.

"At today’s meeting, the Uefa Executive Committee also decided that Russian and Ukrainian clubs and national teams competing in Uefa competitions will be required to play their home matches at neutral venues until further notice."

Ukraine ministry of defence asks public to make Molotov cocktails

Upon the breaching of Kyiv, Ukraine's Defence Ministry in a tweet said "the enemy" were in the district of Obolon, about 9km (5.5miles) north of Kyiv's parliament in the city centre.

"Peaceful residents- be careful. Do not leave the house!"

They also asked the public to make Molotov cocktails in order to help them defend the city.

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