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Ukrainian forces struggle to hold on to Kyiv amid Russian onslaught

KYIV, Ukraine — Under incongruously bright skies, Ukrainian forces fought fiercely Saturday to protect and maintain control of their country’s capital from Russian troops as sporadic explosions and gunfire shook parts of the city and an apartment tower took a direct hit from a shell.

Los Angeles Times

Volodymyr Zelenskiy stands defiant in face of Russian attack

Analysis: Ukraine’s president has won over critics with his courage and resilience as his country fights for survival

The Guardian - UK

Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘stand with people of Ukraine’ amid Russian invasion

‘Today we stand with the president and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future,’ royal couple says

The Independent UK

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Moment man, 80, tries to enlist in Ukraine army to fight Russia 'for his grandkids'

Kateryna Yushchenko, former First Lady of Ukraine shared the heartwarming photo of an 80-year-old grandad who turned up with spare clothes and a toothbrush, ready to enlist

Daily Mirror

Huge Russian convoy completely destroyed as Ukraine forces launch fierce resistance

President Zelensky has urged people not to believe the 'lies' of the Kremlin as he claimed Ukraine is "successfully holding enemies back" from taking over

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Russian strikes pound Kyiv as Zelenskiy refuses US offer to evacuate

‘We are successfully holding back the enemy,’ says Ukraine’s leader amid fierce fighting around the city

The Guardian - UK

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Zelensky says Kyiv still under Ukraine’s control and he will arm anyone who will fight Russians

As fierce street clashes commence in capital, president pushes for urgent ascension to European Union

The Independent UK

A Chicagoan, back home to visit Ukraine, trapped by invasion: ‘We need help. This is real war.’

‘We are waiting for some kind of help,’ says Olga Tsoi of Rogers Park, who grew up in Ukraine and was back visiting her mother when war broke out. ‘We are on our own.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces target Kyiv

Invading Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s capital and the city government is warning of street fighting and urging residents to stay inside and take cover

The Independent UK

Ukraine's Kyiv mayor extends curfew

The mayor of Kyiv extended a curfew in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday, which is under heavy Russian attack for a third day as Moscow's forces press their invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Retreats, refugees, and Eurovision ban: the latest on the Ukraine invasion

Here are the latest updates regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as a recap of the events over the last few days

Wales Online

Eiffel Tower to project colours of Ukraine's national flag

The Eiffel Tower in Paris will be illuminated with the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag over the weekend in a show of solidarity with Kyiv after the invasion by Russian forces.

Radio France Internationale

Sorting fact, disinformation after Russian attack on Ukraine

Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Controversial comedian Louis CK was set to perform 'Sorry' show in Ukraine today

Louis C.K., the controversial comedian who has been in exile since 2017, was set to perform in the National Palace of Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine, but has cancelled the shows

The Independent UK

What are thermobaric rockets? New weapon ‘Putin could unleash on Ukraine’

Thermobaric weapons are among most brutal war weapons that exist, only nuclear weapons are considered worse, experts say

Daily Mirror

Fears Vladimir Putin could unleash terrifying new weapon that 'ruptures' lungs

Fears are growing in the west that Vladimir Putin could use devastating thermobaric missiles on Ukraine after his troops failed to seize Kyiv in 48 hours

Daily Mirror

Russia suffering 'heavy' casualties in Ukraine but troops 19 miles from Kyiv's centre

The Ministry of Defence says Russian loss is "heavy and greater than anticipated" and added that the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to put up a "staunch resistance" across the country

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The frightening moment a missile hit a Kyiv apartment building, attacking Ukraine's 'splendid, peaceful' capital

Video shared on social media captures the exact moment — from both outside and inside — when a high-rise residential block in the Ukrainian capital is struck by a missile, killing two and wounding four.

Reuters

UK says bulk of Russian forces 30 km from the centre of Kyiv

Britain's defence ministry said on Saturday that the bulk of Russian forces involved in the advance on Ukraine's capital Kyiv were now 30 km (19 miles) from the city centre.

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Ukraine still in control of Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that the capital Kyiv was still under Ukrainian control after Russia launched an invasion on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson speaks Russian as he addresses citizens: ‘I don’t believe this war is in your name’

UK prime minister appeals directly to Russian people

Daily Mirror

Brit tourist in Ukraine said it's 'still safer than London or Birmingham'

Student Miles Routledge, from Birmingham, is a disaster tourist and has made his way to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion - after previously being 'evacuated' from Afghanistan

Asharq Al-Awsat

Internet in Ukraine Disrupted as Russian Troops Advance

Internet connectivity in Ukraine has been badly affected by the Russian invasion, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest, internet blockage observatory NetBlocks said on Saturday. Russian forces captured the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol on Saturday, Russia's Interfax news agency reported,…

The Independent UK

Britain to send more arms to Ukrainian military as fighting reaches Kyiv

Armed forces minister James Heappey said the ‘incredible’ Ukrainian resistance has slowed the advance of Russian forces.

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