Heavy fighting around Kyiv amid Russian assault

The Kyiv government says fighting has broken out on the streets of Ukraine's capital.

The news comes hours after President Zelensky said Russians would storm the city, reports BBC.

Explosions are reported across Kyiv early on Saturday as Russian forces close in on the city.

The US, EU, UK and Canada target Putin with sanctions.

Nato is sending more troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies and deter Russia.