Ukraine braces for new push on Kyiv as Russian military units regroup

Municipal workers and volunteers in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv work to protect the statues in front of art houses, churches and public buildings from the war.

Ukrainians set up protective barricades around the statues with sandbags and wooden boards against Russia's attacks.

A Ukrainian volunteer said they try to protect the historical artefacts and cultural heritage.

The Russia-Ukraine war, which began on Feb. 24, has met international outrage, with the EU, US and UK, among others, implementing tough financial sanctions on Moscow.

At least 1,081 civilians have been killed in Ukraine and 1,707 injured, according to UN estimates, with the true toll feared to be far higher.

More than 3.7 million Ukrainians have also fled to neighbouring countries, with millions more displaced inside the country, according to the UN refugee agency.