By The FirstThe Russian military advanced towards the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Saturday morning, with multiple reports confirming close-combat and explosions surrounding the city.
Kyiv is under attack right now from multiple directions.
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) February 26, 2022
Russian attack in the Peremohy (“victory”) Avenue in Kyiv has been repelled, the military say. pic.twitter.com/oACVjfNOip
— Illia Ponomarenko 🇺🇦 (@IAPonomarenko) February 26, 2022
President of Ukraine Zelensky: “This may be the last time you see me alive.”💔#Ukraine #UkraineUnderAttack #Kyiv pic.twitter.com/XK5i5NekA6
— Enrico Kiehn (@domainvesting) February 26, 2022
One of Kyiv's bomb shelters… It rips my heart.#kyiv #ukraine pic.twitter.com/Fw5cF6A3BU
— PMESII (@pmesii_insider) February 26, 2022
Extremely hard combat near the Kyiv Zoo now pic.twitter.com/8OTokRe1zu
— Illia Ponomarenko 🇺🇦 (@IAPonomarenko) February 26, 2022
Ukrainians battle to hold back advancing Russian troops as heavy fighting continues and explosions are seen and heard in Kyiv https://t.co/H4CwznNBlB
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 26, 2022
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