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| In the early morning of 26 February, the main Russian force began assaulting Kyiv. Russian artillery shelled the city for more than 30 minutes.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/25/ukraine-invasion-russia-news/#link-TAIGHCFPGRBUVBQRFBISDQJSL4</ref> Concurrently, the Ukrainian military repelled a Russian attack on a power plant in the northeastern neighborhood of ], with the ] suggesting that the attack could have been an "effort to deprive the city of electricity".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Ukraine live updates: Heavy fighting reported around Kyiv|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-60517447|access-date=2022-02-26|website=BBC News|language=en-gb}}</ref> Heavy fighting also occurred near the ] in the central ] neighborhood, where Ukrainian forces defended an army base from the Russians on ].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Reuters|date=2022-02-26|title=Ukraine military says it repels Russian troops' attack on Kyiv base|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-troops-attack-kyiv-military-base-are-repelled-ukraine-military-2022-02-26/|access-date=2022-02-26}}</ref> Fighting also took place on other streets throughout Kyiv, and residents were warned to avoid windows and balconies.<ref name=":0" /> | In the early morning of 26 February, the main Russian force began assaulting Kyiv. Russian artillery shelled the city for more than 30 minutes.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/25/ukraine-invasion-russia-news/#link-TAIGHCFPGRBUVBQRFBISDQJSL4</ref> Concurrently, the Ukrainian military repelled a Russian attack on a power plant in the northeastern neighborhood of ], with the ] suggesting that the attack could have been an "effort to deprive the city of electricity".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Ukraine live updates: Heavy fighting reported around Kyiv|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-60517447|access-date=2022-02-26|website=BBC News|language=en-gb}}</ref> Heavy fighting also occurred near the ] in the central ] neighborhood, where Ukrainian forces defended an army base from the Russians on ].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Reuters|date=2022-02-26|title=Ukraine military says it repels Russian troops' attack on Kyiv base|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-troops-attack-kyiv-military-base-are-repelled-ukraine-military-2022-02-26/|access-date=2022-02-26}}</ref> Fighting also took place on other streets throughout Kyiv, and residents were warned to avoid windows and balconies.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| At 7:30, mayor Nataliia Balasynovych of Vasylkiv, a city to the south of Kyiv and in the Kyiv Oblast announced that the home guard, supported by airpower, had successfully repulsed Russian airborne (VDV) elements that had landed earlier in the night despite Ukrainian anti-aircraft action. | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Battle in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine For other battles that took place in Kyiv, see Battle of Kiev.
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The Battle of Kyiv is an ongoing military battle that is taking place as a part of Russia's Kyiv offensive during its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Battle
25 February
At mid-morning on 25 February, three Russian saboteurs dressed as Ukrainian soldiers entered Obolon District, a district in the northern portion of Kyiv that is about 6 miles (9.7 km) from the Verkhovna Rada. The three saboteurs were killed by Ukrainian forces. Throughout the day, gunfire was heard throughout several wards of the city; Ukrainian officials described the gunfire as arising from clashes with Russian troops.
Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, vowed to take up arms and fight. His brother Wladimir expressed the same sentiments, having joined the reservists months earlier.
Russian ground forces are staging and reinforcing at Antonov Airport, located in the Kyivan suburb of Hostomel, which they captured after a fierce battle. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the people of Kyiv to respond to the Russian assault with molotov cocktails, and 18,000 guns have been distributed amongst citizens. The Territorial Defense Forces, normally kept in reserve, have also been activated.
After reports of heavy gunfire in Kyiv on the night of 25 February, Ukrainian forces claim to have killed around 60 Russian saboteurs.
26 February
In the early morning of 26 February, the main Russian force began assaulting Kyiv. Russian artillery shelled the city for more than 30 minutes. Concurrently, the Ukrainian military repelled a Russian attack on a power plant in the northeastern neighborhood of Troieshchyna, with the BBC suggesting that the attack could have been an "effort to deprive the city of electricity". Heavy fighting also occurred near the Kyiv Zoo in the central Shuliavka neighborhood, where Ukrainian forces defended an army base from the Russians on Prospect Peremohy. Fighting also took place on other streets throughout Kyiv, and residents were warned to avoid windows and balconies.
At 7:30, mayor Nataliia Balasynovych of Vasylkiv, a city to the south of Kyiv and in the Kyiv Oblast announced that the home guard, supported by airpower, had successfully repulsed Russian airborne (VDV) elements that had landed earlier in the night despite Ukrainian anti-aircraft action.
References
- https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/1497424690389864452
- Ponomarenko, Illia (21 February 2022). "Regular Kyivans get ready to help repel Russian attack". Kyiv Independent. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- https://twitter.com/IAPonomarenko/status/1497342913025650692
- https://t.me/dsszzi_official/1005
- https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-invasion-sirens-and-explosions-add-to-kyiv-tension-as-civilians-prepare-to-fight-12551456
- https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/une-equipe-du-gign-en-renfort-a-l-ambassade-de-france-a-kiev-20220225
- Roscoe, Matthew (25 February 2022). "BREAKING: Fighting has erupted in the Obolon district in Kyiv". Euro Weekly News Spain. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "Ukraine crisis: Russians have entered Kyiv, gunfire in gov't district". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- Bengali, Shashank; Santora, Marc (25 February 2022). "Russian troops enter the outskirts of Kyiv". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- Rayner, Gordon (25 February 2022). "Watch: Russian saboteur plot in Kyiv ends in a deadly hail of bullets". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- Trifonov, Yaroslav; Forrest, Brett (25 February 2022). "Russian Forces Close In on Ukraine's Capital, Bombing Intensifies". The Wall Street Journal.
- Cecil, Nicholas; Burford, Rachel; Bond, David; Stewart, Will (25 February 2022). "Vladimir Putin's bloody invasion brings terror to Ukraine capital Kyiv". London Evening Standard.
- Wilson, Jeremy (25 February 2022). "Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko to take up arms in Ukraine army and fight Russian invaders". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "Ukraine's capital under threat as Russia presses invasion". AP NEWS. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "Putin tells Ukrainian military to overthrow Zelensky – follow live". The Independent. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "Ukraine-Russia news live: Troops enter Kyiv as Putin makes offer of Minsk peace talks". Sky News. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "Kyiv residents take up arms as Russia advances". BBC News. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "У Києві вбили близько 60 диверсантів – радник глави МВС". Українська правда (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/25/ukraine-invasion-russia-news/#link-TAIGHCFPGRBUVBQRFBISDQJSL4
- ^ "Ukraine live updates: Heavy fighting reported around Kyiv". BBC News. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- Reuters (26 February 2022). "Ukraine military says it repels Russian troops' attack on Kyiv base". Reuters. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
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