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‘What are you doing here?’: Ukrainians recount Russian occupation

As Russian forces push deeper into Kyiv, Al Jazeera speaks to civilians forced to flee homes in nearby Bucha.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2022

'We Couldn't Leave Them': Ukraine Refugees Flee with Pets in Tow

Lea and Keks are among the latest refugees arriving in Poland from war-torn Ukraine, both jumping at their master's feet and visibly relieved after crossing the border. The two Yorkshire terriers are a part of a large contingent of dogs, cats and parrots fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion, AFP…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its third week, forcing more than 2.3 million people to flee the country as others try to seek refuge in basements, subway stations and underground shelters

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

UN Security Council to Meet Friday on Biological Weapons at Moscow's Request

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Friday on alleged manufacture of biological weapons in Ukraine at the request of Moscow, whose credibility on chemical weapons was questioned during a session on Syria. Russia on Thursday accused the United States of funding research into the development of biological…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022

Putin’s troops close in on Kyiv as Russia shells more Ukrainian cities

New images suggest Russian troops have reorganised outside Ukraine’s capital with some now just nine miles from the city centre

Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2022

Russian Forces Edge Closer to Kyiv as City Becomes 'Fortress'

Russian troops edged closer to Kyiv on Friday, as officials said the Ukrainian capital was being transformed into a "fortress" and President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of again targeting humanitarian corridors. Hundreds of thousands of civilians remain holed up in Ukrainian cities, including besieged Mariupol, under a Russian bombing campaign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy calls Russia ‘terrorist state’ over aid shelling as forces close in on Kyiv

Ukraine president accuses Moscow of deliberate attack on humanitarian corridor in Mariupol as Russian forces appear to be regrouping in order to encircle capital

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2022

Ukraine morning briefing: Russia bombs experimental nuclear reactor site, say reports

Accusations fly as bombs fall on beleaguered country

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2022

Satellite images show massive Russian army convoy near Kyiv has broken up

Analysts estimated it stretched for 40 miles when it was first captured heading toward Kyiv last month.

Axios · Mar 11, 2022

Russia has a history of using chemical weapons, US tells UN – as it happened

Russian forces edging closer to capital, satellite images show; US tells the UN that Russia has a history of using chemical and biological weapons, after Russia warned about the potential for the ‘uncontrolled spread of bio agents’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2022