Gunfire in Ukraine's Capital Kyiv... "Intense Battle Underway"

Ukrainian soldiers are preparing for combat on a bridge in downtown Kyiv, the capital, in anticipation of the Russian army's advance.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] On the third day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the morning of the 26th (local time), intense fighting is reported to be taking place in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, according to foreign media outlets such as BBC and CNN.

BBC, citing the Ukrainian military's Facebook, reported, "As morning came, intense fighting was reported in Kyiv." The Kyiv government had earlier issued a statement warning residents to stay in shelters and avoid approaching windows or balconies.

CNN also reported hearing multiple gunshots in Kyiv. Additionally, citing Ukrainian military authorities, it reported that Russian tanks were destroyed in the Beresteiska area in western Kyiv. The Ukrainian military stated, "Two passenger cars, two trucks loaded with ammunition, and anti-tank missiles helped destroy the enemy tanks."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.