Ukraine continues to stand strong against Russian forces in Kyiv


FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian servicemen stand by a destroyed bridge as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in the town of Irpin outside Kyiv April 1, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian servicemen stand by a destroyed bridge as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in the town of Irpin outside Kyiv April 1, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
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KYIV (Bywire News) - On Saturday, British military intelligence announced that Ukraine continued to advance against Russian troops around the area of Kyiv.

The British Ministry of Defence announced in their regular bulletin that Russian forces were reportedly withdrawing from Hostomel airport near the capital, which has been under fire since the start of the invasion.

The ministry stated, "In the east of Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have secured a key route in eastern Kharkiv after heavy fighting."

Russia was not immediately available for comment.

(Reporting by Ann Maria Shibu in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard and Klaudia Fior)

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