Live: Ukrainian advisor says today could be 'hardest day', warning of potential tank assault on Kyiv

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Top Stories Live: Ukrainian advisor says today could be 'hardest day', warning of potential tank assault on Kyiv A Ukrainian government advisor says the government expects Russia to assault the capital Kyiv with tanks, warning today could be "the hardest day". Follow live. Russia launches fresh offensive on Kyiv amid reports enemy troops nearing capital A series of pre-dawn explosions have rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with Russian troops reportedly on the outskirts of the capital. Images of young, dead Russian soldiers will spread quickly. Both Putin and the Kremlin know the problems that creates Russian soldiers are going to die during this war, potentially in large numbers. And the Kremlin is acutely aware it will become a problem at home, writes the ABC's former Russia correspondent Norman Hermant.  Hacker collective Anonymous declares 'cyber war' against Russia, disables state news website Hackers launch cyber attacks against Russian government websites, incuding state-controlled Russia Today, in response to the Ukraine crisis. 'We never thought it would happen': Australians in Ukraine in shock as Russia invades Australians in Ukraine woke to the sound of explosions as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the Eastern European nation.  Why is Chernobyl so important to the Russians as they invade Ukraine? Ukraine's government, anonymous Russian military sources and experts have all posited different explanations as to why Russia captured the infamous Chernobyl nuclear power plant as part of Moscow's invasion of its neighbour.  Live: Evacuations ordered, motorists rescued from floodwaters after severe weather hits south-east Queensland Flooding and severe weather warnings are issued after torrential rain falls over large parts of south-east Queensland. Follow live. Palmer's United Australia Party printed the name and numbers of its 151 candidates. We decided to call them all In its most-recent advertising, Clive Palmer's United Australia Party (UAP) printed the names, photos and numbers of 151 of its candidates. Here's what we found after calling and investigating the digital footprints of each of them. How Western sanctions are targeting Russia Leaders from the US, UK, EU and Australia have announced a raft of sanctions against Russia's banking, finance, energy and technology sectors after its forces invaded Ukraine. Here are the curbs proposed so far. Scott Morrison slams China, accuses it of throwing Russia a 'lifeline' The Prime Minister slams China for liberalising trade with Russia, accusing Beijing of undermining Western sanctions put in place over its invasion of Ukraine.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy