KYIV, Reuters – Ukraine’s besieged capitals were ready for new attacks Wednesday morning as Russian commanders face fierce Ukrainian resistance and intensify their bombardment urban areas in a push towards Kyiv.

Russia is already being rebuffed by the West after its almost week-long invasion in Ukraine. However, it has yet to stop an offensive that included rocket attacks on Kharkiv and strikes against Kyiv. Dozens of people were killed.

Russia failed to seize any cities despite the support of citizens and emboldened Ukrainian forces. The invasion was nearly completed a week ago. Western analysts claim Russia has resorted to using tactics that call for the devastation of areas built up before it enters them.

As a long-range Russian military convoy moves toward Kyiv, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fled the fighting. On Wednesday, the Ukrainian government said that four civilians, including one child, were killed in Zhytomyr west of Kyiv by a Russian cruise-missile.

Vladimir Putin, Russian President has attracted international criticism and sanction that have sent the Rupee to historical lows. This has forced Russians into long lines outside of banks in order to save their currency.

Putin directed the “special military operations” on Thursday to try and disarm Ukraine and capture “neo Nazis” he claims are in control of the country. He also wanted Russia and NATO members to pull the country into Russia’s orbit.

Ukraine isn’t a member. The U.S. has rejected the request to establish a no fly zone. This was in response to fears that the U.S. might spark a conflict between two of the most powerful nuclear weapons.

Washington and its allies instead sent weapons to Kyiv. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that the U.S. and partners had reached an agreement to form a task force to “frost and seize assets of key Russian elites”.

Yellen made the statement in response to a call she had with Group of Seven representatives on Tuesday.

“STOP Bombing People”

Russia has been subject to severe sanctions by the West to prevent it from being connected to the international financial system. This forced companies around the world to stop sales and cut all ties with Russia, as well as to dump billions in investments.

Western countries have requested that Russian planes be banned from their airspace. According to a source, Joe Biden, the U.S. president, was likely to make a similar announcement during Tuesday’s State of the Union speech in Washington.

Kharkiv appears to have been the scene of Russia’s largest bombardment. It is located close to Russia and Ukraine’s second-largest border city. The defence ministry of Ukraine said that a Russian strategic bombarder attacked Kharkiv with 16 precision guided missiles Monday.

The ministry stated on Facebook that “according to preliminary information, many Kharkiv resident, including children, were killed by these airstrikes.”

Local authorities in Ukraine have confirmed that three civilians were killed during Ukrainian shelling.

Russian forces invaded Ukraine via the transit point of Donetsk People’s Republic. It was self-declared independent last week.

Reuters couldn’t confirm reports of casualties. Although the UN’s human rights chief claims that over 100 civilians were killed during the invasion, Reuters fears the true number is far higher.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met Monday to reach a ceasefire, but no new rounds were announced. Volodymyr Zeleskiy, President of Ukraine, said Monday that Russia should “first cease bombing civilians” in order to make progress on talks.

Zelenskiy is currently residing in Kyiv in a highly guarded compound of the government. He warns that Russia remains its main target. Underground metro stations have become a refuge for residents at night, fearing attacks.

Zelenskiy, who was writing on Twitter late Tuesday (NYSE:), “We resist the invasion aggression”, thanked Western leaders for their support. It is crucial that we feel supported and not isolated today, more so than ever before.