Ukraine's Kyiv prepares for major Russian assault | Ground Report

India Today's ground report from Ukraine's Kyiv as it turns into a fortress preparing for a major Russian assault.

As the war in Ukraine continues for the 17th straight day, the Russian troops are advancing steadily towards the capital city of Kyiv. The Russians are burning fuel to keep themselves warm as they are unable to move forward.

India Today spoke to a Ukranian TV anchor-turned soldier, Illia Berezenko, who is on the frontlines fighting against the Russian troops.

He said the war was taking place 2 to 3 kilometers from where he was stationed. Berezenko claimed that the Ukrainian soldiers were able to destroy the Russian heavy-armoured vehicles column.

Kyiv turns into a fortress as it braces for a major Russian assault. India Today's @gauravcsawant speaks to a Ukranian TV anchor-turned soldier; @PawarTheNomad's ground report from inside a bomb shelterWatch LIVE | #RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #Ukraine #Kyiv pic.twitter.com/sRyiY2gh63

Amidst the war, with raining missiles and heavy shelling, Ukrainians have taken refuge in bomb shelters.

The Ukrainian special forces are targeting the Russian troops' supply chain. The armored trucks are allowed to pass but the fuel tankers get bombed. Strategically, the middle of the convoy is attacked to prevent them from moving forward.