Russian troops enter Ukraine's Kharkiv city

Russian troops have entered the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Report informs via UNIAN.

According to the Ukrainian agency, heavy fighting is underway around the city.

The Governor of Kharkiv Oblast, Oleh Synyehubov, has confirmed the entry of Russian troops into Kharkiv.

"Attention! Do not leave shelters! The Ukrainian Armed Forces are destroying the enemy. We ask the civilian population not to take to the streets of the city," Synyehubov wrote.

"Please stay home. The situation in the city is very tense," Kharkiv City Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.

Video footage of the Russian troops' equipment in the city has already been spread on social networks. Currently, street fighting continues.