Russian forces enter northern part of capital Kyiv, Ukraine defense ministry says

Russian troops have entered northern Kyiv, Ukraine's defense ministry said Friday morning.

The ministry made the announcement in a tweet shortly before 10 a.m. local time.

The Russian troops are in Obolon, amid a firestorm of arial attacks throughout the early morning.

The Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine began Thursday.

In the tweet, citizens are being encouraged to report Russian movements in Obolon and counter-attack.

"Make Molotov cocktails, neutralize the occupier!" reads the tweet, as translated by Google.

All civilians are encouraged to join the Ukrainian military, regardless of age. Those who are not fighting are being told to remain at home.