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Kyiv to remain inside during the city’s curfew because they will be seen as being part of “enemy sabotage” if they go outside. Vitali, who is current Mayor of Kyiv, made the warning to his people following Russia ’s continued attempts at trying to take the capital during overnight battles.

Vladimir Putin will use deadly thermobaric weapons to take Kyiv after the Ukrainian military stopped his first-wave blitzkrieg from taking the capital.Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning, sparking a wave of death and destruction across the country.

Hayden Panettiere's seven-year-old daughter is "safe and not in Ukraine". The 32-year-old actress has daughter Kaya with the retired Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko - but Hayden has confirmed via social media that she's not in any danger, following Russia's invasion of the country. In response to a comment on Instagram, Hayden said: "she's safe and not in Ukraine [thumbs-up emoji] (sic)" The 'Heroes' actress has also voiced her support for Ukraine on social media.

Russia thought it would have made much more progress in Ukraine but has so far been thwarted in its efforts. Russian troops tried to attack an army base located on a main avenue in Kyiv but the assault was repelled in the early hours of this morning.Former world champion boxer Vitali Klitschko, who is the current Mayor of Kyiv, has spoken of tragedy today as he confirms 35 people, including two children, were injured after a missile strike hit residential building near Sikorsky Airport, reports news outlet Interfax.Mayor Klitschko also added that the capital's metro is in shelter mode and will not be operating.Britain’s Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has said that Ukrainian forces defending Kyiv have been putting up “incredible resistance”.Mr Heappey said the situation was “very grave” but that the fighting in the capital was so far confined to “very isolated pockets of Russian special forces and paratroopers”.“The main armoured columns approaching Kyiv are still some way off.

Hayden Panettiere confirmed her 7-year-old daughter is safe and "not in Ukraine" as Russia invades the country. Panettiere shared the news in the comments section of an Instagram post where the actress condemned the Ukraine-Russia war on Friday.

Hayden Panettiere is speaking up in support of the Ukrainian people amid Russia’s invasion — and reassuring fans that a very special person in her life is okay!

Wladimir Klitschko, 45, is determined to protect his native country Ukraine from the wrath of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The former professional boxer, who was previously engaged to actress Hayden Panettiere, 32, condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine in a passionate statement that he shared online February 24. “We will defend ourselves with all our might and fight for freedom and democracy. You can also act. Let not fear seize us; let’s not remain frozen,” he said. “Putin shoots at Ukrainian cities, but he aims at our hearts and, more importantly, at our minds. He wants to create doubt and confusion and thus inaction.”

As the world reels at the Russian invasion of Ukraine, former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko says he and his brother, Hall of Fame boxer Wladimir Klitschko, will take up arms to defend their homeland.

Hayden Panettiere has shared rare support for her ex-partner Wladimir Klitschkoas he joins front lines for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.MORE: DWTS alum Maks Chmerkovskiy posts devastating video from Kyiv as Russia invades UkraineThe actress and Hall of Fame boxer Wladimir have had a tumultuous relationship since meeting in 2009; they became engaged in 2013 and welcomed their daughter in 2014 but later split. Wladimir has custody of their daughter, Kaya.WATCH: Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko says he is 'ready to fight'However, amid the news that Wladimir and his brother Vitali - the mayor of Ukraine's capital Kyiv - would be joining the front lines for Ukraine, Hayden showed her support for the 45-year-old, sharing a post of Wladimir's in which he called the war "Putin's war"."The Russian president is using war rhetoric in the purest Bolshevik tradition and is rewriting history to justify his redivision of borders," he wrote.MORE: Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin inundated with support after Russian invasion into Ukraine"He makes it clear that he wants to destroy the Ukrainian state and the sovereignty of its people.

Wladimir Klitschko, a Hall of Fame boxer and former partner of actress Hayden Panettiere, has enlisted in the Ukraine reserve army and is ready to help defend his home country.

Russian invasion.Penthouse Gentleman's Club is listed by authorities in Kyiv as a potential bomb shelter location in the event Putin attacks.The address, located in Kyiv's city centre, is packed with girls and has a female dwarf dressed as a doorman waiting to usher in potential punters, The Sun reports.As tensions mount on Ukraine's border with Russia, the saucy basement venue could prove to be a safe haven in the event of military action above ground.Ukranian authorities published a list of potential bomb shelter locations, including pharmacies, bars and coffee shops.The Penthouse Gentleman's Club raised a particular eyebrow when it was listed by Kyiv's mayor, former heavyweight boxing champion, Vitali Klitschko.The club's manager, who demands £100 entry on the door, was asked by The Sun if patrons could shelter with the girls inside if Vladimir Putin's forces attacked.He replied: "I can't tell you whether we're a shelter or not but you're welcome to come in and meet the girls - but you must pay."A woman at another location on the mayor's said: "I have no idea where there is a shelter. If we get bombed, I'll just have to hope for the best."Another shelter, where a jeweller was living, said: "It's the first I've heard that we had a bomb shelter in the basement."I've no idea how to get in there - the door is always padlocked."At another location, a rusty steel door was securely locked and marked with a phone number, which when contacted yielded no reply from the mystery shelter number.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Anthony Joshua fans met the Ukraine national anthem with a chorus of boos before the Brit battled Oleksandr Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Both national anthems were played before the two started their ring walks for the bout.As the anthem was being played, the Sky Box Office camera showed shots of Vitali Klitschko, who hand hand on his heart belting out the anthem, and one of Andriy Shevchenko too.However, a chorus of boos met the anthem as the crowd remained firmly behind Joshua.Becky Hill was on hand to lead the crowd for God Save the Queen before the two headed down to the ring."I guess we can add 'Ukrainian national anthem' to the list of 'things we’ve booed for no apparent