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Attack on Kyiv army base repelled, Ukraine military says The attack on Kyiv army base in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv by the Russian troops was defended by the Ukrainian army, according to the Ukrainian military on Saturday. The assault took place on Peremohy (Victory) Avenue. Heavy fighting has been reported near an airfield in Vasylkiv, which Russian paratroopers are thought to be trying to use as a springboard for the assault on Kyiv. Ukrainian forces also claim to have successfully repelled the Russians in the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv. …………………………………………….. Battle for Kyiv underway We’re seeing reports of explosions…

In Pictures Day 2 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine I will not move – Let Putin come! ‘Weather the storm tonight’ – Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a message overnight that Russian troops are attacking the country from multiple directions and will try to “storm” the capital city of Kyiv. Kyiv continues to be hit by Russian airstrikes. Her blood … His hands says the front page of the Daily Mirror – the paper leads with an image of a woman covered in blood. Our goal is to deliver the truth in a world dominated by leaders…

Battle for Kyiv underway In the capital, a large explosion has been heard near Maidan Square and multiple explosions have been reported in the Troieshchyna area of the city. Artillery strikes on Kyiv have been loud enough to be heard miles away from the city centre, according to witnesses. Kyiv hit by airstrikes Kyiv hit by airstrikes as Ukrainian troops fight Russian advance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a message overnight that Russian troops are attacking the country from multiple directions and will try to “storm” the capital city of Kyiv. Kyiv continues to be hit by Russian airstrikes.…

Putin live speech Putin addresses Ukrainian troops directly Putin live speech starts with an update on the invasion, ‘Russia is dominating’ The Russian president is now speaking and appears to be calling on Ukrainian servicemen to turn on their government. We’ll bring you more as it comes in from the Russian Ukrainian crisis on our Live page …………………………… Ukraine military vehicles enter Kyiv to defend the city Ukrainian military vehicles are entering Kyiv to defend it against approaching Russian troops, Ukraine’s interior ministry says. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said earlier the city had “entered into a defensive phase”. The government…

Formula 1 has canncelled this season’s Russian Grand Prix following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russia has banned British airlines from landing at Russian airpots and crossing its airspace, says the Russian civil aviation regulator.

English club West Ham will face Sevilla in the Europa League last-16 whilst Scottish champs Rangers have drawn Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade.

Wales Online says Motorists have been urged not to panic-buy fuel amid fears prices will shoot up following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Belfast Telegraph says snow arrived in Northern Ireland on Thursday morning with winter scenes across the province, with the Met Office issuing another warning for icy stretches from the evening until 9am on Friday morning.

Belfast Live says a DUP councillor has been arrested on suspicion of child sexual grooming following claims made by a so-called “paedophile hunter” group.