Mayor Klitschko: Kiev is defending itself, the enemy wants its destruction

Kiev has entered the defence phase, the head of the capital, Vitaly Klitschko, said, as Russian forces approach the capital, Periscope follows

Speaking to reporters, he said:

The city has entered the defense phase. Shots and explosions are being heard in some neighborhoods. Russian troops have already entered Kiev. The enemy wants to kneel down and destroy us”. / P ERISCOPIA