Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian troops sweep in

A man inspects damage at a building following a rocket attack on Kyiv (Emilio Morenatti/AP)
A man inspects damage at a building following a rocket attack on Kyiv (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

Russian forces have moved to the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital as US officials warned that President Vladimir Putin may be intent on installing a new, more friendly government.

The invasion began on Thursday morning with a series of missile strikes, many on key government and military installations.

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