Ukraine: Civilians and children killed as they attempt to evacuate Kharkiv

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Russian troops are being pushed away from Ukraine's second city Kharkiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

In his nightly address on Tuesday, Mr Zelensky said he had "good news" from the northeastern Kharkiv region.

"The occupiers are gradually being pushed away," he said. "I am grateful to all our defenders who are holding the line and demonstrating truly superhuman strength to drive out the army of invaders."

The head of the Kharkiv regional state administration Oleg Synegubov said on Telegram that "fierce battles" were ongoing in the region, and that the city itself was under heavy fire.