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Edd Dracott & Henry Jones & Adam May

Cyclist seen being hit by explosive missile in city after Russia invades Ukraine

A cyclist has been hit by an explosive in a city in central Ukraine with social media footage showing images of destruction in the country after Russia invaded the country.

The person is seen thrown from their bike after a large and striking orange flash of light in Kolomens'ka Street in Uman which is a city just over 100 miles south of the capital Kyiv.

CCTV footage shows the individual crawling from their bike before lying still.

The video is among many depicting destruction in Ukraine amid the Russian hostility and as the human impact of the war takes its toll.

Other images show flashes of light from explosions on the horizon, later followed by billowing smoke, with residents in Dnipro in the east of Ukraine confirming shelling had taken place there.

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Another video in Chuhuiv, near Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, shows an apartment building which has been severely damaged - with smoke pouring from it and all of its windows smashed.

Photos have shown Ukrainian firefighters arrive to rescue civilians after an airstrike hit the apartment complex.

Security camera footage posted by Ukrainian authorities has shown Russian military vehicles crossing into the country from Crimea.

This is the moment a cyclist was hit by a shell as it missed its target in Uman in the Cherkassy region of Ukraine (Twitter)

In Kyiv, large queues of traffic have been filmed as residents attempt to desperately flee the capital.

Coca-Cola HBC has also taken the step to close its plant in Ukraine, asking staff in the country to remain at home, a spokesperson for the soft-drinks company said.

The United Nations refugee agency said on Thursday that the situation in Ukraine was quickly deteriorating after Russia's invasion and pleaded with neighbouring countries to keep their borders open to people seeking protection.

The aftermath of shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine (REUTERS)

In response to Russia's attack, NATO announced that it will take additional steps to strengthen the alliance's deterrence and defence and officials said it would hold an emergency summit of its 30 member nations on Friday.

President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly announced Martial Law across all territories and he has called for all Ukrainians to fight the invaders and help the front.

Earlier today, Boris Johnson addressed the nation ahead of another statement at 5pm, condemning Russia for unleashing a "tidal wave of violence" against Ukraine without provocation or credible excuse.

"Diplomatically, politically, economically – and eventually, militarily – this hideous and barbaric venture of Vladimir Putin must end in failure," said the PM.

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