On Sunday, Irpin, about 2.4 miles north of the capital Kyiv, was shelled while civilians fled the city.

Pictures show how the Ukrainian military is trying to help people get to safety while several explosions take place nearby.

At least three people, including two children, were killed when a rocket hit a roadblock, Ukrainian authorities say according to CNN.

Over the past week, the capital, Kyiv, has been under heavy pressure from Russian military advances.

Despite this, the capital has managed to withstand a Russian takeover.

Kiev resident Anna Samoylenko is deeply concerned about the situation, but at the same time sees benefits.

- Here we are protected by Kiev's air defense system.

I think we are in a better position than those who live further away from the city.

We hear terrible stories from the region to the north, she says in an interview on Sunday.

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Hear Kievbon All describe the situation in the capital - and the reports she receives from other parts of the country.

Photo: SVT / EPA / TT