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Russian troops continue to face sustained Ukrainian counterattacks and mounting casualties as they attempt to encircle and cut off the capital Kyiv.
Here are the latest developments on day 19 of the invasion:
- Russian troops have shelled a block of flats and a factory in the capital, Kyiv.
- Ukraine will try to evacuate trapped civilians through “humanitarian corridors” from towns near Kyiv and in the eastern region of Luhansk.
- Almost 2.8 million people have now been forced to flee the fighting in Ukraine.
Russia launched its attack in the early hours of 24 February from three main directions: north, south and east.
Targets all over the country have been attacked from land, sea and air.
Russian naval forces have also cut Ukraine off from maritime trade by controlling its Black Sea coast, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
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Article URL : https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60506682