Recent Developments
- Russia launched an aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv.
- Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters due to explosions in the capital.
- Lviv regional governor Maksym Kozytskyi reported attacks in the Stryi district, south of Lviv.
Background
The assault on Ukraine by Russia comes amidst tensions following a tragic terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall. Russia has accused Ukraine of being responsible for the attack.