25 Feb 2022

Bomb blasts ring out across Kyiv as Russian forces invade

From Checkpoint, 6:07 pm on 25 February 2022

Bomb blasts have rung out across the Ukranian capital Kyev this morning, where residents have been sheltering in basements or underground train stations. It was a sleepless night for many, under the shadow of Russia's advancing troops. Many metro stations have been full of families who've taken sleeping bags, puzzles and their pets - but this resident says none of it feels real.