Updated Feb 26, 2022 - World
In photos: Ukrainian forces fight Russian advance on Kyiv
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Ukrainian soldiers stand past a burnt Ukrainian army vehicle in Kyiv. Photo: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images
The fighting in and around Kyiv intensified Saturday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to stay in the capital and "protect our country."
The big picture: At least 198 Ukrainians, including three children, have been killed since Russia launched its invasion, according to Ukraine's health ministry.
- Ukrainian troops are resisting Russia's efforts to advance into Kyiv on Saturday, and loud explosions and fighting could be heard across the capital city.
- More than 50,000 Ukrainians have fled in less than 48 hours and "many more are moving towards" Ukraine's borders, the United Nations refugee agency said Friday.
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Editor's note: This article has been updated with more images
