Kiyv, SAEDNEWS: Russia intensifies bombardment of Ukrainian cities, warns Kyiv residents to flee. Civilian deaths mount with five killed in attack on Kyiv TV tower, seven dead in Kharkiv.
US President Joe Biden closes American airspace to Russian aircraft, says Russia’s Vladimir Putin will pay a “high price over the long run”. Miles-long Russian military convoy appears stalled near Kyiv, a senior US defence official says. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges EU to approve Kyiv membership and “prove you are with us” (Source: Aljazeera).