Explosions rattle Kyiv as Russia attacks Ukrainian capital

Full story: Ukraine’s foreign minister says his country is suffering “horrific rocket strikes” not seen since the Second World War as Russian artillery pounded Kyiv. As multiple explosions rattled Ukraine’s capital in the early hours of Friday morning, Dmytro Kuleba tweeted: “Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany. Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one.” It echoed the defiance of Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, who said he is refusing to leave Kyiv despite Russian “sabotage“ groups entering the capital. Vladimir Putin’s rapid and brutal attack on Ukraine continued into a second day as US officials warned that the Kremlin’s intention was a race to Kyiv to overthrow Mr Zelensky and install a new leadership allied to Russia. Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.