Russian Assault on the Ukrainian Capital Is Underway

Ukrainian troops have officially entered Kyiv turning the capital city into a warzone as they try to fight off Russian forces. Ordinary civilians have been spotted preparing to join in the battle, with thousands of firearms distributed in the streets.

The Ministry of Defense said 18,000 assault rifles had been distributed in Kyiv, along with the necessary ammunition. Footage widely circulated in local news reports and on Ukrainian Telegram channels showed large crowds of men collecting firearms from trucks in the Obolon district of the city, which was under attack by Russian forces.

Residents were urged by authorities to “stay away from the windows” and remain indoors as full-on fighting was said to be underway.

Firefights were reported in the streets after several explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital before dawn and Russian troops encircled the city, setting up what is expected to be a brutal fight.

Ukraine’s parliament issued a desperate appeal to residents, asking them not to post videos to social media that would “help the enemy get information about our soldiers.”

“Immediately stop publishing video in free access and stop the online-streaming!” the Verkhovnaya Rada said in its official Telegram channel.