In Pics | Ukraine fights back against Russian assault

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is facing fierce resistance from the Ukrainian military as they are leaving no stones unturned to defend their nation. So far the Ukrainian forces have managed to maintain control at some places around the country amid the intense fighting with the powerful Russian military. 

Ukraine has been under attack siince Thursday (February 24) when Russia launched an invasion. Vladimir Putin termed this attack a

Ukraine forces, backed with Western arms, raised their defense and were successful in blocking the well-equipped Russian troops from their advancement. Credit: AFP Photo

A majority of the more than 150,000 Russian forces that had massed on the Ukrainian border were now fighting in the country amid  stiff Ukrainian resistance. Credit: AFP Photo

The Russian assault - especially on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv  -saw fierce resistance from the Ukrainian military and it has fought off several attacks. In this photo, Huge plumes of smoke were seen rising from a Russian Armoured personnel carrier (APC) during the fight with the Ukrainian armed forces in Kharkiv. Credit: AFP Photo

On day four of the invasion, Ukrainian forces said they had defeated a Russian incursion into Ukraine's second city Kharkiv, 500 kilometres (310 miles) east of Kyiv. Credit: AFP Photo

The Ukrainian military is maintaining control at some places around the country amid the intense fighting with the Russian military. In this photo, An Ukrainian Territorial Defence fighter is seen examining a destroyed Russian infantry mobility vehicle in Kharkiv. Credit: AFP Photo

Ukrainian officials said they were fighting off Russian forces in several areas, and claimed that they have gunned down nearly 4,300 Russian troops. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Ukrainian military has also damaged two civilian ships in the Sea of Azov using missiles, Russian security service FSB said. Credit: Reuters Photo

Meanwhile, Ukraine has also called on its own civilians to fight Russia. Credit: Reuters Photo

The newly armed civilians and members of various paramilitary groups are fighting under the loose command of the military in an organization called the Territorial Defense Forces. Credit: Reuters Photo

A local poses with his assault rifle as he patrols downtown Kyiv, Ukraine. Credit: Reuters Photo

Local residents are seen making anti-tank obstacles to defend the city, in Ukraine. Credit: Reuters Photo