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Ukraine maps: Tracking Russia's invasion Ukraine maps: Tracking Russia's invasion
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On day six of the invasion here are the latest developments:On day six of the invasion here are the latest developments:
A huge convoy of Russian military vehicles is heading towards Ukraine's capital KyivA huge convoy of Russian military vehicles is heading towards Ukraine's capital Kyiv
There has been a missile attack on central Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest cityThere has been a missile attack on central Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city
There are reports Kherson is surrounded and Russian troops are moving through the city streetsThere are reports Kherson is surrounded and Russian troops are moving through the city streets
The Russians launched their attack last Thursday from three main directions: north, south and east.The Russians launched their attack last Thursday from three main directions: north, south and east.
Targets across the country have been struck, as Russian troops have poured into Ukraine.Targets across the country have been struck, as Russian troops have poured into Ukraine.
The fight for KyivThe fight for Kyiv
Russian troops have fired on a TV tower in the Kyiv, killing five people. Russian troops have fired on a TV tower in Kyiv, killing five people.
The attack came shortly after the Russian defence ministry issued a warning to Kyiv residents that it was preparing to hit targets in the capital.The attack came shortly after the Russian defence ministry issued a warning to Kyiv residents that it was preparing to hit targets in the capital.
Meanwhile Russian troops are trying to surround the city, and a 40 miles (65km) long convoy of Russian military vehicles is heading south towards the capital, reaching the edge of Hostomel, the airport to the west. Meanwhile Russian troops are trying to surround the city, and a long convoy of Russian military vehicles is heading south towards the capital, reaching the edge of Hostomel, the airport to the west.
The airport has been the scene of fierce fighting and has changed hands multiple times in the past few days, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).The airport has been the scene of fierce fighting and has changed hands multiple times in the past few days, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Russian forces arrived near Obolon on the outskirts of Kyiv on Friday, but so far have not advanced into the centre of the capital.Russian forces arrived near Obolon on the outskirts of Kyiv on Friday, but so far have not advanced into the centre of the capital.
The Ukrainian military says Russian troops have repeatedly tried to storm the outskirts of the capital without success.The Ukrainian military says Russian troops have repeatedly tried to storm the outskirts of the capital without success.
Russian airborne and special forces troops were reported to be involved in urban clashes in north-western Kyiv at the weekend, but so far tanks and armoured vehicles are not yet in the capital.Russian airborne and special forces troops were reported to be involved in urban clashes in north-western Kyiv at the weekend, but so far tanks and armoured vehicles are not yet in the capital.
Russian troops around UkraineRussian troops around Ukraine
Russia is now in full control of significant parts of Ukraine's territory.Russia is now in full control of significant parts of Ukraine's territory.
Russian troops are trying to surround Kyiv and have fired missiles on Kharkiv and Chernihiv. Across the country other cities are under attack.Russian troops are trying to surround Kyiv and have fired missiles on Kharkiv and Chernihiv. Across the country other cities are under attack.
Ukraine's air defences and other military infrastructure first came under attack on Thursday, when columns of tanks moved into position, backed up by artillery and air power.Ukraine's air defences and other military infrastructure first came under attack on Thursday, when columns of tanks moved into position, backed up by artillery and air power.
Troops have spread across parts of the north, east and south, with missile strikes and artillery clearing the way for advancing Russian forces.Troops have spread across parts of the north, east and south, with missile strikes and artillery clearing the way for advancing Russian forces.
Strike from the northStrike from the north
From the north, Russian troops crossed the border into Ukraine at the three-way junction between Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, at Senkivka.From the north, Russian troops crossed the border into Ukraine at the three-way junction between Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, at Senkivka.
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Tuesday that the bulk of Russia's ground forces still remain more than 30km (18.6 miles) from Kyiv, their advance slowed by Ukrainian forces defending Hostomel airport.The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Tuesday that the bulk of Russia's ground forces still remain more than 30km (18.6 miles) from Kyiv, their advance slowed by Ukrainian forces defending Hostomel airport.
Armoured columns, including tanks and multiple launch rocket systems, have moved towards Chernihiv, where they have faced strong Ukrainian opposition. The city faced heavy shelling from Russian troops but remains in Ukrainian hands.Armoured columns, including tanks and multiple launch rocket systems, have moved towards Chernihiv, where they have faced strong Ukrainian opposition. The city faced heavy shelling from Russian troops but remains in Ukrainian hands.
A second, more rapid advance has come down the west side of the Dnieper river via Chernobyl, taking control of a large area to the north and west of Kyiv.A second, more rapid advance has come down the west side of the Dnieper river via Chernobyl, taking control of a large area to the north and west of Kyiv.
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Strike from the eastStrike from the east
Russia's attack has intensified on Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, in the past 48 hours.Russia's attack has intensified on Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, in the past 48 hours.
Missiles and rockets hit the city centre on Tuesday, after days of heavy bombing, killing dozens of people.Missiles and rockets hit the city centre on Tuesday, after days of heavy bombing, killing dozens of people.
The city is now likely encircled, according to the MoD, but still held by Ukrainian forces.The city is now likely encircled, according to the MoD, but still held by Ukrainian forces.
Russian forces first breached Kharkiv on Sunday but the attack was repelled. Images emerged showing Ukrainian troops firing rocket propelled grenades on street corners and Russian troops, on foot, moving behind armoured vehicles.Russian forces first breached Kharkiv on Sunday but the attack was repelled. Images emerged showing Ukrainian troops firing rocket propelled grenades on street corners and Russian troops, on foot, moving behind armoured vehicles.
Reports say shelling has continued around Donetsk, which has come under attack from troops crossing from Belgorod in western Russia.Reports say shelling has continued around Donetsk, which has come under attack from troops crossing from Belgorod in western Russia.
There are thought to be about 15,000 Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk, who may help a Russian advance. Ukraine believes the figure is higher.There are thought to be about 15,000 Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk, who may help a Russian advance. Ukraine believes the figure is higher.
Fighting has also continued around Sumy.Fighting has also continued around Sumy.
Firefighters work on a building in ChuguivFirefighters work on a building in Chuguiv
Strike from the southStrike from the south
Russian forces have made a rapid advance from Crimea and on Tuesday were pushing east, along the Sea of Azoz coast, to Mariupol.Russian forces have made a rapid advance from Crimea and on Tuesday were pushing east, along the Sea of Azoz coast, to Mariupol.
There are reports Kherson in the west is surrounded and Russian troops are moving through the city streets.There are reports Kherson in the west is surrounded and Russian troops are moving through the city streets.
The port city of Berdyansk is said to have fallen to Russian troops and there has been heavy fighting around the neighbouring port of Mariupol.The port city of Berdyansk is said to have fallen to Russian troops and there has been heavy fighting around the neighbouring port of Mariupol.
It is likely to be surrounded by Russian troops according to the MoD.It is likely to be surrounded by Russian troops according to the MoD.
An advance from Mariupol to the east would create a land bridge between Crimea and territory held by pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk.An advance from Mariupol to the east would create a land bridge between Crimea and territory held by pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk.
The Russian defence ministry claims its troops entered Melitopol without resistance - although western officials suggested it is still in Ukrainian hands.The Russian defence ministry claims its troops entered Melitopol without resistance - although western officials suggested it is still in Ukrainian hands.
In the days leading up to the invasion, Russia positioned landing ships capable of deploying main battle tanks, armoured vehicles and personnel, off the Ukrainian coast in a major build-up in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.In the days leading up to the invasion, Russia positioned landing ships capable of deploying main battle tanks, armoured vehicles and personnel, off the Ukrainian coast in a major build-up in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Thousands flee across bordersThousands flee across borders
Since the invasion began, more than half a million civilians have fled, according to the United Nations.Since the invasion began, more than half a million civilians have fled, according to the United Nations.
The European Union estimates that up to four million people may try to leave the country because of the Russian invasion.The European Union estimates that up to four million people may try to leave the country because of the Russian invasion.
Refugees are crossing the borders to neighbouring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova.Refugees are crossing the borders to neighbouring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova.
How many refugees are there?How many refugees are there?
Graphics by Zoe Bartholomew, Mark Bryson and Sana DionysiouGraphics by Zoe Bartholomew, Mark Bryson and Sana Dionysiou