Monday morning, there were several examples of Russian attacks near Kyiv.
Based on BBC One block of flats was destroyed by Russian artillery. Images from the Ukrainian rescue service show that people had to be rescued by fire ladders. At least one person has died, according to local authorities.
An elderly woman was hugged by firefighters as she safely descended the stairs. Others had to climb up to try to secure belongings from their destroyed apartments.
Ukrainian authorities also said that two people were killed and seven injured when an aircraft factory was attacked on Monday morning. The Antonov factory is the largest aircraft manufacturer in Ukraine and produces large transport aircraft.
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At the same time, new negotiations began between Russia and Ukraine. This is the fourth round. Ukraine’s chief negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak said the first goal was to reach a ceasefire.
Ukraine also said it was trying to create ten humanitarian corridors to expel the civilian population.
The situation is very bad in the city of Mariupol. The strategically important city is besieged by Russian troops. More than 2,500 are said to have lost their lives in the city, according to Ukrainian authorities.
It is very difficult to get verified information from the occupied and besieged areas.
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