As Russia’s offensive enters Day 6, Ukraine puts up strong resistance

Russia’s war on Ukraine entered its sixth day on Tuesday, and a 40-mile convoy of Russian tanks and armoured vehicles threatened to enter the Ukrainian capital as fighting intensified on the ground. (AP)

Russian forces on Tuesday stepped up shelling of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city. (AP)

Authorities in Kharkiv said at least seven people had been killed and dozens injured. They warned that casualties could be far higher. (AP)

Video from Kharkiv, with a population of about 1.5 million, showed residential areas being shelled, with apartment buildings shaken by repeated, powerful blasts. (AP)

The Russian military has denied targeting residential areas despite abundant evidence of shelling of homes, schools and hospitals. (AP)

Amid Russia’s aggressive offensive, Ukranians are putting up a staunch resistance. Across the country, terrified families huddled overnight in shelters, basements or corridors. (AP)

Despite its vast military strength, Russia still lacked control of Ukrainian airspace, a surprise that may help explain how Ukraine has so far prevented a rout. (AP)

Today's developments took place as both sides look to resume talks in the coming days aimed at stopping the fighting.(AP)