President Zlelenksy is alive and fighting As Russian missiles bombarded Kyiv, President Zelensky was radio silent. But he emerged a few minutes ago with one message: “We are here,” he said in a video, flanked by his top advisers. “We are in Kyiv. We are protecting Ukraine.” The centre of Kyiv remained in Ukrainian hands in the early hours of Saturday morning as intense fighting overnight appeared to stem the advance of Russia’s military towards…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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.
The Bloodshed Begins says the headline of the Independent – the paper leads with Russia’s invasion of Ukriane.
The Guardian’s headline: Putin invades – the paper’s front page features an image of a woman bandaged after Russian attack.
War In Europe says the front page of the Metro – which features an image of Putin and Hitler stood behind him.
Her blood on his hands says the front page of the Sun along with the popular image of a woman covered in blood.
Her blood … His hands says the front page of the Daily Mirror – the paper leads with an image of a woman covered in blood.
Redrawing map of Europe in blood says the Daily Express headline, its front page features an image of a bloodied woman.
The Independent says A one-year-old infant and their parents who were reported missing from Wales more than a week ago have been traced safe and well in Scotland.
The Metro says Kim Kardashian has requested to be made single and officially end her marriage to Kanye West in new documents, it has been claimed.
The Metro says Labour MP Chris Bryant has questioned whether Roman Abramovich can continue to own Chelsea Football Club and called for the seizure of his assets as part of sanctions against Russia.
The Guardian says The four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel has issued a strident call for Formula One to abandon this season’s scheduled race in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian says a juror in Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal trial who might not have disclosed childhood sexual abuse during jury selection for the high-profile case will now be questioned publicly as Maxwell’s team seeks a retrial, court papers released on Thursday said.
The Metro says Russian missile strikes on Ukraine have continued through the night, including on the capital Kyiv.
The Metro says a life-changing amount of money that ‘must-be-won’ is up for grabs in the National Lottery draw on Saturday.
The Metro says Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights by failing to intervene or provide medical care.
The Independent says Former US President Donald Trump appeared to be under the impression that the US had invaded Ukraine during an exchange with Fox News host Laura Ingraham.
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