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BBC OS: 2022/03/18 18:06 GMT: Ukraine: Missiles outside Lviv

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Ukraine: Missiles outside Lviv

2022/03/18 18:06 GMT

2022/03/18 18:06 GMT: Ukraine: Missiles outside Lviv

BBC World Service - BBC OS, Ukraine: Missiles outside Lviv

Russian missiles strike an aircraft maintenance plant close to the western city

We’ll hear from the western city of Lviv in Ukraine where missiles have hit an aircraft maintenance plant near the city. James has spoken to people about their fears in the city that has been used as a safe haven for people fleeing the fighting.

And an official in Ukraine says 130 people have been rescued so far from the rubble of the theatre hit by an airstrike in the city of Mariupol. 1300 reportedly remain trapped. We hear the latest as our correspondents understand the developing situation. 

Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv in the north-east has been under almost daily bombardment. We’ll bring together people who are from Kharkiv, some still there, to talk about what’s happening in their city. 

We’ll speak to our security correspondent about suggestions that Ukrainian counterattacks and logistical woes are stalling Russia’s offensive. 

And following a two-hour phone call between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping today, we look at the broader diplomatic discussions happening around the world -including whether Turkey is a realistic mediator in efforts to end the fighting. 

(Photo: Smoke is seen above buildings following an airstrike near Lviv. Credit: Getty)

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