Vladimir Putin’s troops now within 20 MILES of Kyiv as encircled Zelensky rips Biden for ‘leaving Ukraine alone’

EXPLOSIONS were reported in Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv, Thursday night as Russian troops move closer. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least 137 troops were killed in the first day of fighting, adding that Russian “sabotage forces” had entered the city to hunt him and his family down.  AFPUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 137 troops were killed in the first day of fighting[/caption] East2west NewsExplosions in Kyiv were reported Thursday night as Russian forces move closer to the capital city[/caption] According to the Pentagon, Russia has fired “more than 160 missiles into Ukraine,” but more airstrikes are expected to happen.  Most of the missiles are short-range ballistic projectiles but the airstrike also includes “a mix of medium-range as well as cruise missiles,” said an official from the Department of Defense. Most read in World News ACT OF DEFIANCE Moment brave woman confronts Russian soldier as thousands protest over war BATTLE FOR KYIV Putin's tanks & paras advance on Kyiv as locals flee ahead of 3rd bomb wave SINISTER FIND Inside creepy abandoned aquarium with mummified remains of SHARK in its tank NUCLEAR FRONT Russia CAPTURES Chernobyl and 'takes hostages' amid nuclear disaster fears MASSACRE OF INNOCENTS Ukrainians weep over bodies of loved ones killed in Russian invasion APOCALYPSE NOW Chilling vid shows swarm of Russian helicopters blitzing Ukraine airport More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online.The-sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sport news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheUSSun. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS