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Ukraine War special report: soldiers in Kharkiv take on the Russian army
Ukraine’s military claim that in many areas they are now pushing back Russia’s invading forces.
The city of Kharkiv is 25 miles from the Russian border. It’s faced relentless Russian missile strikes and shelling.
But Ukrainian soldiers are holding out there.
Ben Brown in Lviv presents a BBC News at Ten special report from Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway.