Russian forces launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine, with its military attacking the country from the north, east and south.
Ukraine’s health minister says 57 people were killed and 160 wounded on Thursday.
People in the capital, Kyiv, and elsewhere are trying to flee – some 100,000 have left so far.
The Russians have seized control of the Chernobyl complex – site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster UK.
US President Joe Biden announce fresh new sanctions on Russia, including asset freezes on banks.
President Vladimir Putin defends his move, saying there was no other way to defend Russia, however US President Joe Biden says Putin’s aggression will cost Russia dearly.
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