How Vladimir Putin launched a war against Ukraine on three fronts

Russian ‘sabotage groups’ have reportedly entered Kyiv to target president

Ukrainian troops on the frontline near Novognativka, Ukraine
Ukrainian troops on the frontline near Novognativka, Ukraine
(Image credit: Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Vladimir Putin of targeting civilians as well as military sites after explosions were heard across Kyiv and Russian troops reportedly came within 20 miles of the capital city.

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