As Russian forces advance toward their long-expected siege of Kyiv, thousands of civilians are frantically trying to escape Ukraine.

The country's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says civilian sites are being targeted and innocent people are being killed, as apartments and homes are devastated by rocket attacks.

However, many Ukrainians are standing their ground despite being outnumbered and outgunned.

Crystal Goomansingh explains how the exit strategy isn't easy, and where some people have found shelter.

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