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Russia-Ukraine war, day 17 live updates: Ukraine ready to defend Kyiv 'street by street'

With the Ukrainian capital effectively 'under siege' from Russian troops closing in on all sides, the army and volunteers prepare to make their final stand. 

Police officers and residents stand next to a shell crater in front of a house damaged by recent shelling on the outskirts of Kyiv. Picture: AFP
Police officers and residents stand next to a shell crater in front of a house damaged by recent shelling on the outskirts of Kyiv. Picture: AFP

Welcome to live updates on day 17 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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