Invading Russian forces pressed deep into Ukraine as deadly battles reached the outskirts of Kyiv, with explosions heard in the capital early on Friday that the besieged government described as "horrific rocket strikes".
Russian forces reached the outskirts of Kyiv on Friday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the invading troops were targeting civilians and explosions could be heard in the besieged capital
Across Ukraine, at least 137 "heroes" were killed after the first day of fighting following Russian invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, calling up conscripts and reservists nationwide to fight in a general mobilisation.
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Invading Russian forces pressed deep into Ukraine on Thursday as deadly battles reached the outskirts of Kyiv and the West responded with punishing sanctions.