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Ukraine maps: Russians take Kherson but Kyiv advance slows Ukraine maps: Russians take Kherson but Kyiv advance slows
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One week into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, its troops have made significant advances into the country but have so far failed to take the capital Kyiv.One week into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, its troops have made significant advances into the country but have so far failed to take the capital Kyiv.
Here are the latest developments on day eight of the invasion:Here are the latest developments on day eight of the invasion:
Russian forces have seized control of the key southern port city of Kherson
There are fears of mass casualties in the besieged port city MariupolThere are fears of mass casualties in the besieged port city Mariupol
Despite heavy shelling, Kharkiv remains under Ukrainian control Russian forces have seized control of the key southern port city of Kherson
Loud blasts were heard in Kyiv overnight but casualty numbers are unclear There are reports of deaths and casualties in the northern city of Chernihiv
Loud blasts were heard in Kyiv on Thursday but casualty numbers are unclear
Russia launched its attack in the early hours of last Thursday from three main directions: north, south and east.Russia launched its attack in the early hours of last Thursday from three main directions: north, south and east.
Since then, troops have poured into Ukraine and targets across the country have been struck by air strikes and artillery attacks.Since then, troops have poured into Ukraine and targets across the country have been struck by air strikes and artillery attacks.
So far about 250 Ukrainian civilians have been killed and many hundreds more injured, according to the United Nations.
The fight for KyivThe fight for Kyiv
Russian troops have been advancing on Kyiv from the north, although progress has slowed in recent days.Russian troops have been advancing on Kyiv from the north, although progress has slowed in recent days.
On Thursday, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that a long convoy of Russian military vehicles heading for the capital had been stalled by "staunch Ukrainian resistance, mechanical breakdown and congestion".On Thursday, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that a long convoy of Russian military vehicles heading for the capital had been stalled by "staunch Ukrainian resistance, mechanical breakdown and congestion".
However, Kyiv has faced multiple attacks from the air and several loud explosions were heard in the early hours of Thursday morning.However, Kyiv has faced multiple attacks from the air and several loud explosions were heard in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Hostomel 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).Hostomel 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 and clashes in north-western Kyiv were reported at the weekend.Russian forces arrived near Obolon on the outskirts of Kyiv on Friday and clashes in north-western Kyiv were reported at the weekend.
But so far Russian tanks and armoured vehicles have not been seen in the capital.But so far Russian tanks and armoured vehicles have not been seen in the capital.
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Strike from the northStrike from the north
Russian forces have been advancing on Chernihiv, to the northeast of Kyiv, but have faced strong resistance and the city remains in Ukrainian hands.
On Thursday Ukraine's emergency services reported 22 people have been found dead after air strikes hit residential buildings in the city.
The most rapid advance on Kyiv has come down the west side of the Dnieper river via Chernobyl, with the Russians taking control of a large area to the north and west of the capital.The most rapid advance on Kyiv has come down the west side of the Dnieper river via Chernobyl, with the Russians taking control of a large area to the north and west of the capital.
The MoD said on Thursday that the main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over 30km (19 miles) from the centre of the city.The MoD said on Thursday that the main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over 30km (19 miles) from the centre of the city.
Russian troops are now advancing on the capital from the west and the ISW estimates that the closest of those troops are about 65km (40 miles) from the centre of Kyiv.
They have also been trying to advance on Chernihiv, to the northeast of Kyiv, but have faced strong resistance and the city remains in Ukrainian hands.
Strike from the eastStrike from the east
Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, has faced intense aerial bombardment in recent days.Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, has faced intense aerial bombardment in recent days.
On Wednesday, the city's mayor said the heavy shelling had killed at least 21 people and wounded more than 100 others.On Wednesday, the city's mayor said the heavy shelling had killed at least 21 people and wounded more than 100 others.
Russian paratroopers were reported to have been seen on the outskirts of the city but so far the Ukrainian military has managed to keep hold of the city.Russian paratroopers were reported to have been seen on the outskirts of the city but so far the Ukrainian military has managed to keep hold of the city.
The aftermath of a rocket attack on a university building in KharkivThe aftermath of a rocket attack on a university building in Kharkiv
Shelling has also continued around Donetsk, which has come under attack from troops crossing from Belgorod in western Russia.Shelling has also 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.
Strike from the southStrike from the south
Russian forces have now taken control of the port city of Kherson - the first major city to fall.Russian forces have now taken control of the port city of Kherson - the first major city to fall.
The city's mayor posted a message on Facebook informing residents that the Ukrainian flag still flies over their city, but there were no Ukrainian forces left.The city's mayor posted a message on Facebook informing residents that the Ukrainian flag still flies over their city, but there were no Ukrainian forces left.
Meanwhile, the port city of Mariupol continues to come under sustained attack and its mayor has warned of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe there.Meanwhile, the port city of Mariupol continues to come under sustained attack and its mayor has warned of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe there.
A pro-Russian rebel spokesman said on Thursday that they would launch "targeted strikes" against the city unless Ukrainian forces surrender.A pro-Russian rebel spokesman said on Thursday that they would launch "targeted strikes" against the city unless Ukrainian forces surrender.
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.
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, hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled, according to the United Nations.Since the invasion began, hundreds of thousands of 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.
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About these mapsAbout these maps
To indicate which parts of Ukraine are under control by Russian troops we are using daily assessments published by the Institute for the Study of War with the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project.To indicate which parts of Ukraine are under control by Russian troops we are using daily assessments published by the Institute for the Study of War with the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project.
From 2 March this daily assessment differentiated between "Assessed Russian-controlled Ukrainian territory" and "Assessed Russian advances in Ukraine", the latter indicating areas where Russians are believed to have launched attacks from but which they do not control.From 2 March this daily assessment differentiated between "Assessed Russian-controlled Ukrainian territory" and "Assessed Russian advances in Ukraine", the latter indicating areas where Russians are believed to have launched attacks from but which they do not control.
To show key areas where advances are taking place we are also using daily updates from the UK Ministry of Defence and BBC research. To show locations where there have been attacks or explosions we are using reports that have been verified by the BBC.To show key areas where advances are taking place we are also using daily updates from the UK Ministry of Defence and BBC research. To show locations where there have been attacks or explosions we are using reports that have been verified by the BBC.
The situation in Ukraine is fast moving and it is likely there will be times when there have been changes not reflected in the maps.The situation in Ukraine is fast moving and it is likely there will be times when there have been changes not reflected in the maps.