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