Russian forces enters Kyiv, likely takes possession of capital
After sensing the Russian regime likely to overthrow him, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his anguish over western forces for not come to his rescue despite repeated requests.
Kyiv: Russian invasion on Ukraine entered the third day, Russian forces have entered the Capital and anytime now army take control of Ukraine administration.
Russian missile attacks continue on Kyiv and military bases around the country.
Frequent artillery blasts could be heard in Kyiv in the early hours of Saturday, coming from an unspecified location some distance from the city center, Reuters reported.
Meanwhile, Russian and Ukrainian governments on Friday agreed to talks. Russia has put a condition that it has ready for talks if Ukraine put down the arms.
As western forces are unwilling to send NATO to Ukraine to fight against Russia, Ukraine has send the signal for talks on Friday evening.
After sensing the Russian regime likely to overthrow him, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his anguish over western forces for not coming to his rescue despite repeated requests.
But on Friday, Zelenskyy released a video of himself and his senior aides outside the presidential office in Kyiv to reassure Ukrainians that he and other top officials would stay in the capital.
The Russian military on Friday claimed that it had taken possession of the cities of Sumy and Konotop in northeastern Ukraine but was “taking steps to ensure civilians’ safety”.
Russian Defence Ministry Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said their forces have so far knocked out 211 Ukrainian military installations, including 17 command centers, 19 air defense missile systems, 39 radar units, 67 tanks, and six warplanes.
The Russian military also said it seized a strategic airport outside Kyiv, allowing it to quickly build up forces to take the capital.
The Russian forces also stated that it has taken over Melitopol, a city near the Azov Sea. The claim could not immediately be independently verified.
Ukraine’s military reported shooting down an II-76 Russian transport plane carrying paratroopers near Vasylkiv, a city 40km (25 miles) south of Kyiv. It was unclear how many were on board, but the II-76 is able to carry up to 125 paratroopers.
