Miles long Russian tank convoys head for Kyiv as fighting intensifies

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View online March 01, 2022   1 / 40 mile-long Russian convoy heading to Kyiv twice as long as previously thought New satellite images reveal that a convoy Russian military vehicles heading to the Ukrainian capital is even longer than previously thought.   The column of military hardware is more than 40 miles long, more than twice the original estimates that it spanned 17 miles, according to satellite imaging firm Maxar Technologies.   The convoy was photographed on Monday approaching Antonov airport on the outskirts of Kyiv, which remained under government control after days under Russian assault. Hundreds of armoured vehicles, tanks, towed artillery and logistics support vehicles were moving in line south towards the capital.   2 / Fears Putin is turning to 'indiscriminate' attacks as missiles bombard Kharkiv and Kyiv Intelligence officials warn of mass civilian casualties as Ukraine sees deadliest day of war so far   3 / Concerns mount as black people report racism while fleeing war zone 'It is obvious that we Africans are regarded as lower beings,' says Nze, forced to walk several hours to Polish border   4 / Khrushchev's granddaughter 'embarrassed' by Putin invasion and says Soviet leader would find attack 'despicable' Exclusive: Soviet premier and John F Kennedy 'freaked out' by prospect of nuclear annihilation, Nina Khrushcheva tells Andrew Buncombe     5 / PM vows to 'bring maximum pressure' on Putin ahead of Poland and Estonia trip Boris Johnson said the Russian president must 'feel the consequences' for invading Ukraine The Big Question     How are shadowy mercenaries supporting Russian soldiers in Ukraine? Secretive military aircraft were spotted departing from Libya in late December and early January carrying hundreds of hardened mercenaries from the Wagner Group, the shadowy umbrella organisation bringing together private military contractors linked to Yevgeny Prigozhin, an ally of Vladimir Putin.    Their destination was the same place where the so-called "little green men" first came to international prominence in 2014: Ukraine.   Experts closely following the movements and actions of the group say its men have been on the ground in the country for months, so what precisely is their mission and how are they helping with Russia's invasion? Read the full story >   Watch /Ukrainians defy soldiers in Russian-occupied Berdyansk by singing national anthem and chanting NUMBER OF THE DAY 56 The number of rocket strikes Russia has launched on Ukraine during the past five days, according to Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelensky QUOTE OF THE DAY "Today Ukraine needs everything" – Yuri Galushkin, the commander of Ukraine's territorial defence forces Other stories you might like Girl shot dead by Russians among at least 16 children killed in Ukraine invasion Billions to suffer impacts of climate crisis as window for action rapidly closes, warns major IPCC report Teen who tracked Elon Musk's jet is now following Russian billionaires Articles available exclusively to subscribers Rupert Read, The Independent: To prevent climate catastrophe, abandon the idea we can limit overheating to 1.5C If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters.     Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.