British and American intelligence suggested there were signs of a ‘temporary’ blip in Russia’s blitz towards the capital. Meanwhile, operational problems, such as 'stalling tanks', also appear to be hampering the Russian advance.
Elsewhere, Twitter said access to its platform was now being restricted within Russia, while in London a woman threw a punched at a man holding a Russian flag at a protest outside the country’s embassy.
‘Russian forces are bypassing major Ukrainian population centres while leaving forces to encircle and isolate them. President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Ukraine’s forces had repulsed the assault and vowed to keep up the struggle. Russia claims its assault on Ukraine was aimed only at military targets, but bridges, schools and residential neighbourhoods have been hit since the invasion began on Thursday.
A missile struck a high-rise apartment building in the south-western outskirts of the city, leaving a jagged hole of ravaged apartments over several floors. A rescue worker said six civilians were injured in the incident.
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