Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his country will continue to resist a Russian onslaught, as a key port city fell to Moscow.
Zelensky made a defiant televised speech on Thursday after Kherson fell to Russia following days of heavy fighting.
He told Russian soldiers to "go home", saying they were being used by the Putin government.
"They will have no peace here," Zelenskyy said
"Protect your Russian-speaking people and not across the world, but at your home."
He said that Russian plans for a quick victory have failed, leading to Moscow to order armed forces to besiege Ukrainian cities and shell neighbourhoods.
Thousands of civilians are believed to have died in Russian bombing and shelling.
Kherson Mayor Igor Kolykhaev said Russian forces had taken over council buildings and announced a curfew in the city, according to reports.
It's the first major city to fall to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine a week ago.
We will have more on this plus other updates throughout the day.