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Ukraine under attack

Russia's military launches an assault on several fronts; Nato says it was a pre-planned, cold-blooded invasion. A special report from our correspondent in the capital, Kyiv.

A country under attack, from east to west and north to south. The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, tries to claim their action was an act of self-defence. He’s warned Ukrainians to lay down their arms. Kyiv’s embattled president is appealing to the world to intervene. The Russian assault is from all directions – and a big concern is that Moscow's forces will be heading to the capital.

For 5 Minutes On, Nick Beake – the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Europe correspondent in Kyiv – reports on the extraordinary unfolding events – and the reaction of the people living in the city.

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