Streets of Kyiv just about empty as Russian forces shut in on capital

The streets of Kyiv on Saturday (February 26) had been just about empty as Russian forces appeared set to enter Ukraine’s capital.

A Reuters journalist driving by means of town within the early morning noticed no signal of Russian forces as they drove into the centre close to Maidan sq..

Sirens have rang out from town by means of the night.

Kyiv has reported dozens of casualties and tons of of wounded.

The capital Kyiv got here below assault on Friday (February 25) morning, whereas a missile hit the airport within the metropolis of Rivne in western Ukraine, its mayor stated.

(Reuters)