Ukrainian capital Kyiv hit by 'horrific rocket strikes'

Synopsis

A huge explosion lights up Kyiv as fighting reaches the skies above the Ukrainian capital. Residential buildings in the east of the country are hit, prompting Ukrainians to race to shelters. In Mariupol, under attack from Russia, families struggle to contain the damage from shelling. A mother expresses her concern for her children, who wake up crying and confused about the war. Ukraine's President addresses the nation, accusing Russia of attempting to decapitate his government. He remains in Kyiv, stating that his family is also in Ukraine and is not traitors. The President reveals that he and his family are marked as targets by the enemy. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense claims stiff resistance against Russian attacks, although key sites, including Chernobyl, have been captured by Russian forces. The Chernobyl exclusion zone is now under the control of Russian armed groups, but there are currently no reported casualties from the nuclear power plant area.