Day 3 of the War... Russian Forces Launch Full-Scale Attacks from Multiple Directions, Urban Battle in Kyiv

Ukrainian Forces Prepare for Battle as Russian Troops Advance on Kyiv [Image Source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] On the third day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the 26th (local time), total attacks are underway inside and outside Kyiv.

According to foreign media, Russian missile attacks occurred in the center of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on the morning of the day, and sounds of intense street fighting were heard throughout the city.

Ukraine is blocking the Russian army's entry into the city center at the entrances to Kyiv.

According to local media reports, fierce street fighting is also taking place about 400 meters from Maidan Square in central Kyiv.

Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, said, "The Russian army is attempting to infiltrate Kyiv with small groups to engage in combat, but our forces are defending."

Ukrainian troops preparing a counterattack on the pro-Russian rebel front line Photo by Yonhap News

In addition to Kyiv, the Russian army is concentrating its forces on major cities such as Kharkiv and Sumy, northeastern border cities, and Kherson in the south near the Black Sea.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Health reported that at least 198 people, including 3 children, have died and 1,115 have been injured since the Russian invasion.

The United Nations stated that 100,000 people fled Ukraine within two days after the outbreak of the war.

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