Kiev is surrounded by a map of Russian progress

In a statement, Russian airline S7 Airlines said it was suspending flights to Europe: “S7 Airlines has decided to cancel all flights to Europe from February 26 to March 13 as European countries close the airspace.”

The city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine has come under Russian attack, according to the Union News Agency. A school and a house are said to have been targeted by Russian bombs. Three people were injured.

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, Russia now threatens Sweden and Finland with “serious consequences” if they try to join NATO. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the Russian media that “obviously Finland and Sweden are members of NATO. . Also note: “We consider the Finnish government’s commitment to non-aligned military policy as a key factor in ensuring security and stability in Northern Europe”, threatening them with “retaliatory measures”.

As fighting intensifies in and around Kiev, Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko sent a message to his people: “The current situation in Kiev – without exaggeration – is threatening. The next night, in the morning, will be very difficult. Russian troops – near the capital.” Neutralize groups, “said the Ukrainian news agency Union. The mayor also paid tribute to its citizens: “I thank the townspeople for their willingness to defend the capital and the country with other units of the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies.”

The OECD “stands firm with the Ukrainian people” and “strongly condemns Russia’s large-scale aggression against Ukraine,” the international body said in a statement. The OECD has also indicated that Russia’s access to the OECD has been closed in view of Russia’s invasion.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned NATO nations that he will impose “immediate” sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

In a video posted on his Twitter account, President Volodymyr Zhelensky said he was in Kiev to “protect” Ukraine. You can see him with his allies in front of the Presidential Palace.

This is a terrifying video shared by Franco-Belarusian journalist Andreï Vaitovich. In the north of Kiev we see an armored vehicle crushing a car. The person in the vehicle was rescued and is safe. Ouest France confirms the authenticity of this blood-curdling video.

The Kyiv regional administration says four civilians were killed in a shelling at Maryanivka in the Vyshhorod district north of Kyiv. Another 15 people were injured.

The bomber struck shortly after noon in Kharkiv, western Ukraine, about 50 kilometers (50 miles) from the Russian border. For now, the exact location has not been established, but it could be a military base.

During the day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said hospitals were being attacked by Russians. It was especially in the southern part of the country near Zaporozhye and Melitopol, but in the north Chernihiv.

Kiev’s Attorney General announced that the target of the bombing was an orphanage in Warsaw, 40 km northwest of Kiev. No injuries or deaths were reported among the 50 children living there or among the staff.

According to an official statement issued by the Deputy Minister of Defense Anna Malyar, the Ukrainian military would have suffered heavy casualties to its Russian adversary. Statistics show that 2,800 Russian soldiers were killed and 80 tanks, 51 armored vehicles, 10 aircraft and 7 helicopters were destroyed. However, the human population should be taken with caution, especially two days after the fighting is high. By comparison, the United States has claimed 4,500 lives in the eight-year war in Iraq.

The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a U.S. military base in the northern city of Chernihiv. Several bombs fell on the roof and ignited. At present, the number of humans is not specified.

In a message posted on social media, the head of the regional administration of the southern German state of Gershon noted that the named city, the capital of the region, was in the process of falling into the hands of the Russian military. : “After the fighting wars, despite the desperate efforts of the Ukrainian army, it is imperative to report that the enemy broke through the city’s defenses with large forces and heavy casualties”. Did not completely lose control of the municipality. “The region’s administration is doing its utmost to uphold the rule of law and protect human lives. The situation is tense, but we promise we will do everything we can to resolve it,” he added.