Russian forces have launched missile and helicopter attacks around Ukraine with signs goal is to encircle Kyiv
Russia has unleashed a significant, wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, with its forces launching a series of missile and helicopter attacks at locations around the country and advancing well into Ukraine’s territory.
Although it remains challenging to obtain an overall picture or to establish the level of resistance being put up by Ukrainian forces, social media imagery reveals some of Russia’s initial military action – which began at 5am on Thursday – and its consequences.
