Defence of Kyiv has started, mayor says

(Reuters) - Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday the Ukrainian capital "has entered into a defensive phase" as Russian troops brought the sounds of war to the city. "The…

Kyiv residents told to make Molotov cocktails as they await Russian assault

By Maria Tsvetkova KYIV (Reuters) -People in Kyiv were told to make Molotov cocktail petrol bombs on Friday as they hid in makeshift shelters and basements, awaiting a Russian assault…

Ukrainian soldiers drill urban warfare scenario in deserted Chernobyl town

By Sergiy Karazy PRIPYAT (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces fired at abandoned buildings and launched grenades and mortars on Friday during urban combat drills in the town of Pripyat, which has…