Russian Ground Forces Seem to Have Entered Kyiv City... "Sounds of Explosions from Clashes" (Comprehensive)

Clashes Between Russian and Ukrainian Forces Suspected in Kyiv City Center... Civilians Evacuate

Gunfire and explosions continue across Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. The photo shows the area around Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, burning from bombings on the 24th (local time). (Photo by the Office of the President of Ukraine)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hye-young] AFP reported on the 25th (local time) that clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces appear to have begun in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv.

AFP stated that its reporter on the ground heard rifle fire in Obolonsky, a northern district of Kyiv.

According to the report, sounds of small arms fire and explosions were heard in Obolonsky, about 10 km from central Kyiv, and pedestrians fled to avoid harm. Larger explosions were reportedly audible even in the city center.

Russian forces first arrived in the outskirts of Kyiv the previous day, and helicopter airborne units attacked a landing zone near Obolonsky.

While Ukrainian forces claimed to have repelled Russian attacks on the Hostomel Air Base, AFP reported that Russian ground troops, having departed from Belarus, are advancing on the western bank of the Dnipro River.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense urged citizens to resist via Facebook, stating, "Report troop movements. We urge you to make Molotov cocktails to neutralize the enemy."

Local media Kyiv Independent also reported at 10:10 a.m. (5:10 p.m. Korean time) that "Russian forces have entered Obolonsky, and Ukrainian forces are currently fighting them."

Meanwhile, another local media outlet, UNN, citing Ukrainian authorities, reported that sabotage forces who seized military vehicles and infiltrated Kyiv were neutralized by Ukraine.

The sabotage forces reportedly captured military vehicles, changed into Ukrainian military uniforms, and attempted to quickly move from Obolonsky to central Kyiv.

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