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Vladimir Putin's troops are still stuck more than 25 kilometres from the capital thanks to "fierce Ukrainian resistance".
"Three days training and they will be on the front line."
The contrast between the streets of Ukraine's capital just days ago and what it looks like now is alarming.
Even as the intense Russian shelling rolls out, people have no choice but to adapt to their new frightening surroundings.
The sky lit up in the unnerving footage shared by US network CBS.
Photographer Sasha Maslov documented some of the middle-aged Ukrainians who are filling the reserves of the Ukrainian army to defend their cities.
Russia is reportedly now sending around 75% of its forces into Ukraine as it continues with its unprovoked attack.
Images of smouldering buildings, blasted apartment complexes and wounded Ukrainians emerged just hours after Russia's first assaults began.
CNN's Matthew Chance stopped his report to put on a flak jacket and helmet as loud booms were heard through the capital of Kyiv.
The AP correspondent reported from Kyiv in English, Luxembourgish, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German.