Kharkiv Under Attack As Russia Invades Ukraine

Russian Forces Cross Border into Ukraine's Second Biggest City

Kharkiv Under Attack as Russia Invades Ukraine

Russian forces have crossed the international border into the north of Ukraine's second biggest city, Kharkiv.

Analysts say the move is a sign that Russia is expanding its offensive in Ukraine. Kharkiv, a city of 1.4 million people, is located in the northeast of Ukraine, close to the Russian border.

Russian forces have been shelling Kharkiv since the early hours of Thursday morning. There are reports of heavy fighting in the city, and residents are being urged to stay indoors.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a major escalation of the conflict between the two countries. It is the first time that Russian forces have crossed the border into Ukraine since 2014, when they annexed the Crimean Peninsula.

The invasion has been condemned by the international community, and there are calls for Russia to withdraw its forces immediately.