Vitali Klitschko: Kyiv enters phase of defense

The capital of Ukraine has entered a phase of defense against Russian invaders, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said during an online briefing, Report informs.

“The city has entered a phase of defense. You can hear shots and explosions in some areas. The Ukrainian military is destroying sabotage groups of Russians. Some sabotage groups, unfortunately, have already penetrated the capital, and the enemy wants to bring the capital to their knees and destroy us,” he said.

Klitschko stressed that everyone who can defend Kyiv “should join and help our soldiers.”

“The Armed Forces today are demonstrating heroism and self-sacrifice for us, for our state. The Ukrainian army is holding defense near Kyiv. The situation is difficult, but we believe in our Armed Forces, we support and help them,” the mayor stressed.

He also urged the people of Kyiv to stay at home or in shelter, as active hostilities are going on in the city.