Explosions and gunfire could be heard Saturday in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, as Russian and Ukrainian forces battled for control of the city.
City officials have imposed a curfew from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Ukrainian officials are urging the country’s citizens to help defend Kyiv against the Russian forces.
An army base in the capital was attacked but Ukraine’s military said that attack was repelled.
A high-rise apartment building in the capital was hit early Saturday. Ukraine’s foreign minister said the building was struck by a Russian missile.
A rescue worker told The Associated Press that six people were injured in the missile strike. Video images of the building showed extensive damage on upper floors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had predicted the attacks on Kyiv would become more intense Saturday.
“Kyiv requires special attention,” he said. “We cannot lose the capital.” Zelenskyy said Saturday on Twitter that he had spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron. “Weapons and equipment from our partners are on the way to Ukraine. The anti-war coalition is working,” he tweeted.
