Russian forces have entered Kharkov, the second largest city of Kiev broadcasts the BBC citing local Ukrainian officials.
THE head of the Kharkiv regional administration, Oleg Shinegubovstated that light military vehicles “entered the city”.
Videos have been released showing Russian military vehicles driving through the city to the northeast.
Russian forces pushing into Kharkiv pic.twitter.com/XxV2ah7SQZ
– OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) February 27, 2022
Shinebubov called on civilians to stay in safe places, as Russian troops appear to be in the city center.
“Do not leave the shelters! The Armed Forces of Ukraine exterminate the enemy. “Citizens are urged not to take to the streets,” he said.
What is happening in Kiev
In Kiev, powerful explosions were reported in the Vasilkiv area, while information states that fuel tanks were engulfed in flames, as a result of which there is a risk of environmental catastrophe.
There is still information about an attack on a Children’s Oncology Hospital in Kiev with a dead child.
Sirens right now in Kyiv pic.twitter.com/14QDuibKOy
– Alexander Marquardt (@MarquardtA) February 26, 2022
Residents of Kiev have taken refuge in subway stations and other shelters.
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