The Latest Breaking News from Kharkiv

Russian forces have launched missile and helicopter attacks around Ukraine, and early signs suggest their goal is to encircle Kyiv

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russia pressed ahead with its assault on neighboring Ukraine on Thursday, with explosions resounding in cities across the country, airstrikes crippling its defenses and reports of troops crossing the border by land and sea.

Ukrainian forces ‘repelling attacks’ as fight for Kyiv goes on

Big explosions heard in Kiev, Kharkiv, and Odessa as a number of Ukrainians start to flee the cities

A video of Russian troops on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, is also in circulation

Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had destroyed four Russian tanks on a road near the eastern city of Kharkiv, killed 50 troops near a town in Luhansk region and downed a sixth Russian aircraft, also in the country's east.

Boris Johnson has said the UK and allies will 'respond decisively' to the 'horrific events'

Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that would provide necessary support and guidance to citizens wishing to leave Ukraine. The ministry also advised Turkish citizens to stay at home or in a safe place and avoid traveling, Reuters reported. Earlier on Thursday, flag carrier Turkish Airlines said it canceled all…

Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world…