Russian tanks have entered a district north of the Ukrainian capital, in keeping with footage shared on social media.
The movies, apparently taken by locals of their properties, present the autos driving by means of Obolon, which is about six miles north of Kyiv's parliament within the metropolis middle.
Ukraine's protection ministry stated Russian forces had infiltrated the residential district and tweeted that residents ought to use Molotov cocktails if wanted to "neutralize the occupier."
Video shared on social media additionally confirmed what seems to be a Russian tank driving within the district, crushing a automobile with a civilian nonetheless inside.
One of many movies, posted by Ukrainian journalist Alexander Khrebet, was recorded on a rooftop. One other video confirmed the general public's makes an attempt to rescue the individual trapped inside though it was unclear in the event that they had been significantly injured.
Kyiv metropolis authorities have appealed to residents within the district to not go outdoors because of the presence of Russian troops, information outlet Strana reported.
Native journalist Kristina Berdynskykh tweeted that Obolon's metro is overcrowded and "can now not take individuals looking for shelter."
"They're requested to go to different stations the place there's nonetheless area—for instance, the Olimpiyskaya metro station," she stated.
Russian forces have closed in on the capital after advancing from quite a few fronts within the north, east, and south of Ukraine amid fears the capital may fall as we speak, Friday.
Gunfire has been heard close to the federal government quarter of the capital which was hit by rocket assaults in a single day, whereas the sound of air raid sirens was heard early within the morning.
There have been a number of experiences of gunfire in residential districts. Ukraine's protection minister Oleksiy Reznikov stated 1000's have joined the territorial protection items and that Kyiv might be the scene of a road conflict.
"In Kyiv alone, there are already 18,000 submachine weapons and corresponding ammunition," the minister stated, in keeping with the Monetary Instances.
A Ukrainian counter-intelligence supply instructed the publication Ukrainska Pravda that Russia's plans to take management of the capital consists of seizing a significant Kyiv airport and air visitors management to permit an inflow of troops to land.
Moscow may even search to sabotage Kyiv's electrical energy and communications, seize authorities buildings and herald pro-Russian leaders, in keeping with the supply, additionally reported by the BBC.
In the meantime, the UN human rights workplace stated there had been no less than 127 civilian casualties in Ukraine, with 25 individuals killed and 102 injured because of "shelling and airstrikes," though this was more likely to be an underestimate.
Replace 02/25/22 5:46 a.m. ET: This text was up to date so as to add extra data.
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