In Washington, a car rammed a police post near the Capitol. The driver was shot, one policeman was killed, another was wounded.

News updated at 00:30 Moscow time

In Washington, a car driver rammed a barrier set up at the entrance to the territory of the Capitol, and knocked down two policemen.

the Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said driver then jumped out of the car with a knife in his hand and "lunged" at the police.

Fire was opened on the driver, he was mortally wounded. One of the injured policemen also died. Another police officer was injured, the severity of which is not specified, it is only reported that he was taken to the hospital.

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, ordered the state flags to be flown at half mast in mourning for the dead police officer. Flags will also be flown at half mast at the White House, according to US President Joseph Biden.