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Newshour: 18/04/2022 20:06 GMT: Russia bombards cities across Ukraine

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Russia bombards cities across Ukraine

18/04/2022 20:06 GMT

18/04/2022 20:06 GMT: Russia bombards cities across Ukraine

BBC World Service - Newshour, Russia bombards cities across Ukraine

UN is reporting that more than 4.9 million Ukrainians have now fled the country

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Ukraine says Russian bombardment of cities across the country has killed at least nine people. Seven died when multiple missiles hit the western city of Lviv, which had largely escaped attack until now.

Russian state television has shown two British fighters captured in Ukraine asking for Britain's prime minister to help secure their release.

Also, doctors across Sri Lanka say hospitals are running out of medicines and essential supplies as the country's economic crisis worsens. 

(Photo: Seven people died when multiple missiles hit the western city of Lviv, which had largely escaped attack until now. Credit: Reuters)

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