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The latest wave of attacks targeted Ukrainian airfields and fuel supplies as the Russian invasion appears to have been blunted by fierce resistance even as the U.S. and EU send Ukraine more weapons.
Ukrainian defense forces put up fierce resistance Saturday, slowing the advance of the larger and better-armed Russian military closing in on the capital.
KYIV, Ukraine — Kyiv residents braced Saturday for another night sheltering underground, as Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital and skirmishes were reported on the outskirts. Ukraine’s leader, meanwhile, vowed to continue fighting the Russian assault as he appealed for more outside help.
RUSSIAN-UKRAINE KEY POINTS• Ukraine capital Kyiv under attack• Military claims 3500 Russians killed• Ukrainian President refuses to leave despite US urging
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops closed in on Kyiv and skirmishes flared on its outskirts Saturday as Ukraine's leader vowed to continue battling an invasion by a much better-armed adversary. Terrified men, women and children sought safety inside and underground amid a 39-hour curfew the government imposed to keep people off the streets.