The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Where has fighting been focused on day two of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

Russian forces enter outskirts of Kyiv and – according to the US – launch amphibious assault from Sea of Azov

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022

Heartbroken BBC journalist sheds tear during live TV report from Kyiv

Clive Myrie was reporting on the developing Russian invasion for BBC News at 10

Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2022

Russian troops bearing down on Kyiv

Gunfire and explosions are being heard closer to the government quarter

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022

Russian troops tighten net around Kyiv as Ukraine fighting rages

KHARKIV, Ukraine — As Russian troops closed in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday in Europe’s largest ground conflict since World War II, leaders of the besieged nation urged their citizens to fight back.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

Street battles break out in Kyiv

Russian forces closed in on Ukraine’s capital and its embattled leadership on Friday as President Vladimir Putin shrugged off a barrage of sanctions imposed by the US and Europe and pressed deeper with his invasion.

Bangkok Post · Feb 25, 2022

RTE journalist Tony Connelly documents fleeing Ukraine's capital Kyiv

It comes as Mr Connelly was on the ground with RTÉ team reporting speaking to local people in Kyiv about how they are coping during the Russian invasion.

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Wounded Ukrainian woman who became face of war is 53-year-old teacher

One of the most iconic pictures from the Russian invasion so far, is that of Helena, a 53-year-old teacher from the northern city Chuhuiv, who was injured by glass shards during a Russian missile strike

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures

Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022

Mass exodus from Ukraine reported as Russian troops advance on Kyiv

As Russian forces approach the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, NATO leaders are set to meet to set out a strategic response to Moscow's invasion. Missiles have struck at the heart of the capital, as neighbouring countries brace for an influx of refugees fleeing the fighting.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2022

‘I have an AK-47 in front of me’: Ukrainian MP vows to fight Russian troops

‘We are not going to just stand idly,’ Sviatoslav Yurash tells BBC Radio 4

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022