Gunfire heard in government quarter of capital Kyiv: Ukrainian army

By Ahmet Gencturk

ANKARA (AA) - On day two of the Russian intervention in Ukraine, gunfire has been heard in the government quarter of the capital Kyiv, the Ukrainian army reported Friday midday.

Russian sabotage teams were seen some 7.5 kilometers (4.7 miles) from the center of Kyiv, the army added.

Separately, Ukraine’s official news agency Ukrinform said the city of Ivankiv, some 82 km (51 miles) northwest of the capital, is facing grave danger from Russian forces.

Armed clashes have also intensified in the cities of Gostomel, Vorzel, and Bucha, it added.

Following a months-long buildup of troops and equipment around neighboring Ukraine’s borders, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military intervention into Ukraine.

The attack has been met by international condemnation and announcements of new sanctions by Western countries.