today at six — russia steps up its assault on ukraine. a cruise missile strike overnight, less than 90 miles west of the capital. a russian tank shells an apartment block, while other targets are hit from the air. ukraine's president says moscow is acting "beyond humanity. translation: they have an order to erase our history, to erase our. country, to erase us all. nearly 900,000 people, almost all of them women and children,

have now fled the fighting. here, a rare standing ovation in the house of commons. cheering and applause. a warning about the impact this war will have on energy prices here — household bills could rise to up to £3,000 a year by the autumn. 0lympic officials decide not to ban russia and belarus from the paralympic games in beijing on friday — but they will have to compete as neutrals. and stay with us on bbc news for continuing coverage and analysis from our team of correspondents in the uk and around the world.

good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six, live from the ukranian capital, kyiv, where a massive russian convoy is just 15 miles north of the city centre. a week into this war, more than 2,000 civilians are dead, according to the ukrainian emergency services. and tonight russia has admitted for the first time that almost 500 russian troops have been killed and almost 1,600 have been wounded. in the past 2a hours, russia has intensified its attacks on several cities. in the southern port of mariupol, officials say they fear large numbers have been killed during hours of shelling. the city of harkiv has been under rocket fire since

paratroopers landed last night. the areas in red show where russia is now in full control. we'll have more on the battle for harkiv in the moment, but first our international correspondent, 0rla guerin, reports on the russian advance on the capital. in broad daylight, dangerjust out the window. this is the town of borodyanka. about 25 miles from kyiv. russian forces are leaving a trail of destruction, as they try to get to the capital. translation: , ., ., ., ., translation: they have an order, to erase our history, _ translation: they have an order, to erase our history, to _ translation: they have an order, to erase our history, to erase _ translation: they have an order, to erase our history, to erase our - erase our history, to erase our country, to erase us all. find erase our history, to erase our country, to erase us all. and here, west of the — country, to erase us all. and here, west of the capital, _ country, to erase us all. and here, west of the capital, the _ country, to erase us all. and here,

west of the capital, the aftermath | west of the capital, the aftermath of a missile strike last night, in this town. the target may have been an air base nearby, but family homes were destroyed, and at least two people killed. killed. 0leg stands calmly in the rubble but he has lost his wife. translation: ,, ., , ., hiswife. translation: ,, ., , translation: she was the light of my life. she's translation: she was the light of my life- she's the — translation: she was the light of my life. she's the best _ translation: she was the light of my life. she's the best thing _ translation: she was the light of my life. she's the best thing that's - life. she's the best thing that's happened to me. but i'm trying to keep myself together, because of one reason. i still have parents and a daughter. they are telling people to stay inside — they are telling people to stay inside. shooting in the air, you hear_ inside. shooting in the air, you hear the — inside. shooting in the air, you hear the sounds. find inside. shooting in the air, you hear the sounds.— inside. shooting in the air, you hear the sounds. and a glimpse of the street the _ hear the sounds. and a glimpse of the street the street _ hear the sounds. and a glimpse of the street the street fighting - hear the sounds. and a glimpse of the street the street fighting in . the street the street fighting in kherson on the black sea. it is now surrounded. russia claims it has captured the port. the mayor says the city has not fallen. and

none the capital today, sirens wail in deserted streets. that echo fear and dread. so lilia and her daughters have gotten used toing below ground. translation: fin toing below ground. translation: , . ., translation: on the second day the children woke — translation: on the second day the children woke up _ translation: on the second day the children woke up and _ translation: on the second day the children woke up and made _ translation: on the second day the children woke up and made pistols - children woke up and made pistols with their lego to kill the enemy. 0ur elder daughter doesn't remember dancing any more. they say they must kill. in dancing any more. they say they must kill. .,. ., ., , kill. in the face of all this, the as war closes _ kill. in the face of all this, the as war closes in, _ kill. in the face of all this, the as war closes in, lilia - kill. in the face of all this, the as war closes in, lilia is - kill. in the face of all this, the as war closes in, lilia is doing | as war closes in, lilia is doing what parents do. trying to put on a brave face for the sake of her girls. translation: ., ~ ,

translation: you keep yourself in hand, untilthe _ translation: you keep yourself in hand, until the very _ translation: you keep yourself in hand, until the very last _ translation: you keep yourself in hand, until the very last moment. l hand, until the very last moment. when you hear the national anthem, and you start the cry. even children are singing it. young children. and than�*s the moment when you can't control yourself. and you don't want your children to see you crying. because they are worried, and they start crying with you. she because they are worried, and they start crying with you.— because they are worried, and they start crying with you. she shows me hotos of start crying with you. she shows me photos of better _ start crying with you. she shows me photos of better days, _ start crying with you. she shows me photos of better days, just - start crying with you. she shows me photos of better days, just weeks i photos of better days, just weeks ago. but her daughters' lives were full of party dresses and dance lessons and prizes. she will be four soon, she knows she won't be getting a present. she crying. because they are worried, and they start crying with you. she shows me photos of better days, just weeks ago. but her daughters' lives were full of party dresses and dance lessons and prizes. she will be four soon, she knows she won't be getting a present. she crying. because they are worried, and they start crying with you. she shows me photos of better days, just weeks ago. but her daughters' lives

were full of party dresses and dance lessons and prizes. she will be four soon, she knows she won't be getting a present. she told her mumer, "that's ok, you can get me one later". victoria who is five—and—a—half, remains silent. her childhood changed forever. her childhood changed forever. in eastern ukraine, kharkiv — the country's second largest city — has been hit by sustained rocket fire and air strikes killing 21 people and injuring more than 100. the city's centre has been reduced to rubble. there will beer there are reports of street to street fighting and russian paratroopers landed in the city overnight. the ukrainian authorities say some russian plane, they argue have been shot down, and many of the city's residents are desperately trying to get out of course. and they fled south, to the city of dniprop to the city of dniprop a university foading in flame, anybody a war that is against all logic and reason. the attack on kharkiv is intensifying every day and these targets are not military at all. the city council was hit

today, a whole street left in ruin, and for the wreckage of people's homes, rescue ires bring out a survivor. it is why so many in kharkiv have moved underground. we spoke to this woman's parents yesterday, the three—year—old whose cancer medicine is running out. today, herfamily made cancer medicine is running out. today, her family made a cancer medicine is running out. today, herfamily made a dash cancer medicine is running out. today, her family made a dash across town to the station. anxious to get their girl, who has already been through so much to safety. when i called her mum she told me there was so many people at the station she didn't know whether they would make it on to a train. translation: ~ ., ., , ., translation: we are really worried. i am scared translation: we are really worried. i am scared i — translation: we are really worried. i am scared i am _ translation: we are really worried. i am scared i am doing _ translation: we are really worried. i am scared i am doing the _ translation: we are really worried. i am scared i am doing the wrong - i am scared i am doing the wrong thing, either staying at home, or coming here where there is a huge crowd, wejust go back coming here where there is a huge crowd, we just go back and forth and i have no idea what is right. hand i have no idea what is right. and the danger _ i have no idea what is right. and the danger zone _ i have no idea what is right. and the danger zone is growing. this hospital was hit in the south—east.

but in a town supposedly under russian control ukrainians are refusing to be cowed. but nevers are being tested across this region. here in the town we found people trying to evacuate the youngest and most vulnerable. this war getting to close for comfort. this train has pulled into the station and all this crowd know is it is supposed to be heading west so they have been shoving wore ward. 0ne they have been shoving wore ward. one man is shouting let the women and children come through first, but there is chaos here, people desperate to get onboard. ads, there is chaos here, people desperate to get onboard. a few days and here, desperate to get onboard. a few days and here. maybe. _ desperate to get onboard. a few days and here, maybe, us _ desperate to get onboard. a few days and here, maybe, us kyiv, _ desperate to get onboard. a few days and here, maybe, us kyiv, kharkiv. . and here, maybe, us kyiv, kharkiv. it is better to live. it is better to live. i love you, this father tells a

child. he will now stay to face the russian troops. no—one can hide their motion today. i asked this man where he is sending his family. to a better life, he says. says. then swears at those who have caused all this suffering. 0utside we found a family who have just emerged from their bomb shelter, now trying to flee abroad. broad. this woman breaks down, saying they don't want to abandon the city but she doesn't want her children to see people getting killed. her own mother says they have left everything, after 65 years in this town, she has no idea whether she will be back. dip pro isn't under attack, but to its people the risk of that feeling very real. ukraine is still resisting, pushing back but it is trying to protect everyone it

can. the united nations says nearly 900,000 people have left ukraine since russia launched its invasion — almost all of them women and children. men aged between 18 and 60 are not allowed to leave the country. the refugees have been flooding into neighbouring countries like poland, romania, slovakia, hungary and moldova. 0ur europe correspondent lucy williamson is in the moldovan capital and sent this report. moldova's army was thinking about russian soldiers today. 30 years ago it was them facing russian troops, in the break away region. today, at the national war memorial moldova's president remembered those who died. in the shadow of a new war taking place across the border. translation:- across the border. translation: [111 , ., , ., across the border. translation: gs , . , ., .,

translation: 30 years after the war here, the canons _ translation: 30 years after the war here, the canons are _ translation: 30 years after the war here, the canons are sounding - here, the canons are sounding nearous again. this time, in our neighbour, ukraine.— nearous again. this time, in our neighbour, ukraine. hearts here turn to the past- — neighbour, ukraine. hearts here turn to the past. minds _ neighbour, ukraine. hearts here turn to the past. minds on _ neighbour, ukraine. hearts here turn to the past. minds on the _ neighbour, ukraine. hearts here turn to the past. minds on the present. i to the past. minds on the present. among the veterans laying flower here today was mikhail, he fought the russians here before and he would like to go and fight them again but he is 67 and too old. instead he is hosting ukrainian refugees at his house, nine of them so far. this exhibition centre in the capital has room for 600 refugee, it often sees 1,000 people a day. each one of those tiny cubicles belongs to a ukrainian family. this one belongs to valentina, she came here on saturday, with her two daughters. the women here are part of a family of 12, from 0desa, this one is marina's, she is here with her 12—year—old son 0scar, one is marina's, she is here with her 12—year—old son oscar, and irina

is in this cubicle. she came from 0desa, bringing her cat candy. marina arrived here on saturday night. she worked in a coleman in the donbas, but fled to 0desa when fighting broke out in 2014. when russian bombs fell on 0desa last week, she fled again. translation: week, she fled again. tuna/mom- week, she fled again. translation: �* ., translation: i'm tire of running from the war- _ translation: i'm tire of running from the war. eight _ translation: i'm tire of running from the war. eight years - translation: i'm tire of running from the war. eight years we - translation: i'm tire of running | from the war. eight years we have been running, we are mentally exhausted. if only god would help husband and give its peace everyone could live a normal life but now everyone in the world is trembling. a few doors along a children's theatre begins its daily distraction, the lesson learned here, that differences are nothing to fear. a salve for the lessons is of real life. lucy williamson bbc news, moldova. lucy williamson bbc news, moldova.

7 in russia, the jailed kremlin critic, alexei navalny, has called on russians to stage daily protests against the invasion of ukraine. he described vladimir putin as a �*clearly insane little tsar�*. the russian authorities are continuing to crack down on independent news coverage of the conflict, blocking websites and taking a radio station off the air. caroline davies joins me from moscow. caroline it is clearly becoming much more difficult for ordinary people to get the truth about what is going on here. , ., ., on here. clive, the list of media organisations _ on here. clive, the list of media organisations and _ on here. clive, the list of media organisations and websites - on here. clive, the list of media organisations and websites that| on here. clive, the list of media - organisations and websites that have been banned by russia keeps on growing. the kremlin wants everyone to play by its rules and anyone who doesn't, it threatens with banning them. in particular, it has talked about the fact it wants its actions in ukraine to be referred to as special operation, rather than a war. and it uses fear to keep people silent, the dumb ma is looking later week as a rule that would mean that

anyone who published something that was deemed to be fake news about the military, could face 15 years in prison. russia has said today troops have died in ukraine, but state media has still very full of brave do. if you look on social media there are images of people smashing up there are images of people smashing up apple products saying they don't need western goods. although there is not a fear of a military attack there is a realfear among some, about what might happen to people's savings, what happens if you do decide to speak out. fear about what happens next, and a fear about the sort of country that russia is becoming. now that it is shutting itself off through the rest of the world. caroline thank you. borisjohnson has accused the russian president of carrying out war crimes. the prime minister told mps that vladimir putin has gravely miscalculated in his abhorrent assault on a sovereign nation.

0ur security correspondent frank gardner looks at russia's military strategy and its progress so far. one week into this invasion, and this is how it's looking. the areas in red are the ones that the russian forces have taken. they're making slow but significant progress, moving into ukraine on three fronts. they've taken a lot of casualties — ukraine says over 6,000 russians have been killed. but ukrainian civilians are dying too, as russia unleashes some of its lethal firepower in heavily populated areas. there is talk of a war crimes tribunal when this all ends. russia's main effort is to capture the capital city, kyiv, here. it's the seat of the government and the centre of resistance. much of the armoured column that is moving down towards kyiv is composed of logistics, implying that russia is planning for a long—haul, possibly even a siege of the city. meanwhile, here in kharkiv, the second city russian

paratroopers have landed, and the city has been coming under bombardment. down in the south, russia claims that it's captured the city of kherson. ukraine disputes this, but russian forces are certainly pushing to join up their allies in the donbas up here. this is a conflict that has galvanised ordinary ukrainians as well as their military. these are drone shots of them preparing defences. they are determined to resist this invasion, despite the odds being heavily stacked against them. russia dominates the airspace over ukraine, so some people are calling for a nato no—fly zone over this country to stop the russian advance, but britain's defence secretary ben wallace has been explaining why that is not going to happen. the russians wouldn't listen to the no—fly zone, they would carry on doing what they are doing, so eventually you would see a nato or a european fighterjet shoot down a russian jet. that could trigger, probably

would trigger article 5 of nato, which is collective self—defence, which is all 30 members would come to the aid of that country attacked. that would lead to a war right across europe. we are not going to do that. so how does this end? well, ukraine is not going to give up easily, but nor is president putin. that means that we could be looking at a long, protracted guerilla war, with horrendous civilian casualties. short of intervening militarily, western countries now appear largely powerless to stop this. i'm joined by our chief international correspondent lyse doucet. seven days, exactly a week since this conflict began. how do you sum up this conflict began. how do you sum up the state of play? the this conflict began. how do you sum up the state of play?— up the state of play? the week is a lona time up the state of play? the week is a long time in _ up the state of play? the week is a longtime in a _ up the state of play? the week is a long time in a war. _ up the state of play? the week is a long time in a war. especially - up the state of play? the week is a long time in a war. especially in . up the state of play? the week is a long time in a war. especially in a i long time in a war. especially in a war that we are seeing unfold across ukraine. the balance sheet that is

russia has taken n tr tri. the russians said they controlled kherson, now the ukrainians are disputing that. russian troops are not. a week ago we thought that by now certainly within days, that russian troops would by force of numbers and fire power would be in the capital. the question is what will happen to that armoured column on the outskirts of city, what will happen to that. the other extraordinary thing about this war, which i don't think anyone, most of us vladimir putin expected, it has to, it has gone viral. every where you look at the sports world, football, skating, business, every business report is about ukraine, every sports bulletin is about ukraine. the war has touched countries around the world. unprecedented sanctions and standing

together. we saw in the un today. the ukrainians are standing together. volodymyr zelenskiy said today we have never been more united. the big question still hangs in the air, is it enough to stop vladimir putin from trying to take the capital?— vladimir putin from trying to take the caital? . ~ ,, �* ., ., the capital? thank you. i'm going to take a look— the capital? thank you. i'm going to take a look later _ the capital? thank you. i'm going to take a look later at _ the capital? thank you. i'm going to take a look later at the _ the capital? thank you. i'm going to take a look later at the power - the capital? thank you. i'm going to take a look later at the power of - take a look later at the power of faith and how the church and their love of god for the people here is helping to galvanise a spirit of resistance in this war. but with that it resistance in this war. but with thatitis resistance in this war. but with that it is back to you. here there are warnings that household energy bills will surge even higher in the autumn to around £3,000 a year because of the war in ukraine. oil and gas prices have risen sharply again following disruption to supplies from russia. petrol prices are likely to rise even higher too. here's our business editor simonjack.

hitting home — there was a stark warning today that a conflict 1500 miles away could have devastating economic consequences here in the uk. energy bills, already set to rise 50% in april could rise a further 30% or more this autumn. what we are looking at is the price cut for winter moving from the summer level of around £2,000 per year to potentially 2,700 for winter even potentially as high as £3,000 a year. it is a message that startled shoppers in sutton coldfield today. it's terrifying that we have had this much at this stage and we don't know what's to come. we don't know the half of it. it's really scary, it's really hard for some people to l cope isn't it? it'sjust, where do we go, i what we do, we've all got to keep warm. hopefully it will be mainly l in the summer, so we won't need as much per household, but it's still going to be - awful for lots of people. the reason for these grim forecasts

is this — the wholesale price of gas, which is surging back to all—time highs on fears that russian gas supplies will interrupted, or internationally shunned. and to compound the cost of living crisis, there is the price of oil which is at a seven—year high and that recent spike is yet to make it forecourts, where it seems likely the petrol and diesel prices will continue to break records. the uk gets less than 5% of its gas from russia, but prices are set internationally, so we are affected. germany however relies on russia for over 60% of its gas and those payments are helping prevent a total collapse of the rouble. that reliance and support needs to change according to german politicians. we cannot trust on reliable l conditions with russia, trade conditions, therefore we havel to diversify our energy supply. what we are considering is the extension of-

|the use of coal—fired power plantsj and of nuclear—fired power plants, because we want to become more independent from russian gas. i extending the use of coal in europe was not in the script at november's global climate summit and it is a measure of the current crisis that it's back in now. shipments of liquid gas are now the subject of international bidding wars in which consumers are the loser. the government has already announced a £350 assistance package to soften the blow, but with average bills set to rise four times that this year, there will be surely calls for more. the ukrainian ambassador to the uk was given a rare standing ovation in the commons this lunchtime, as he watched prime minister's questions from the public gallery. vadym prystaiko was applauded and cheered loudly by mps for around a minute after the speaker sir lindsay hoyle confirmed he was in attendance. borisjohnson announced

the disasters emergency committee was launching an appeal for ukraine, and every pound donated by the public would be matched by the government. the owner of chelsea football club, roman abramovich has announced he has decided to sell the club. let's get the latest from our sports correspondent laura scott. what more can you tell us?— can you tell us? roman abramovich has owned chelsea _ can you tell us? roman abramovich has owned chelsea since _ can you tell us? roman abramovich has owned chelsea since 2003, - can you tell us? roman abramovich i has owned chelsea since 2003, during that time they have won 21 trophies. we have heard it is his intention to sell the club. he says he believes it is in the best interest of the club, the fan and the sponsors and partners. it comes after days of speculation that the club was up for sale. a swiss billionaire said he had been offered the chance to buy the club. roman abramovich said he won't claim black loans. he said it

was about pure passion for the club and he said there would be a charitable foundation set up where all proceeds of sale would be gifted. we have had next to no reaction from chelsea's players, fans or anyone from the premier league. but he has decided after nearly 20 years owning chelsea, he will sell the club.— the organisers of the winter paralympics have decided not to ban athletes from russia and belarus from competing at the games which begin on friday. but they will have to participate as neutrals. the culture secretary, nadine dorries, has called on the international olympic committee to "urgently reconsider" its decision. our sports editor dan roan has the details the torch lighting ceremony as the count down to the paralympics continued amid controversy.

confirmation that despite calls for a ban, athletes from russia and belarus would be allowed to take part, albeit with conditions. the? part, albeit with conditions. they will compete _ part, albeit with conditions. they will compete under _ part, albeit with conditions. he will compete under the part, albeit with conditions. tie will compete under the paralympic flag. they will not be included in the medals table. they have taken the medals table. they have taken the strongest possible action in response to the violation of the olympic truce by the governments of 0lympic truce by the governments of russia and belarus. ads, olympic truce by the governments of russia and belarus.— olympic truce by the governments of russia and belarus. a ban could have led to a legal— russia and belarus. a ban could have led to a legal challenge, _ russia and belarus. a ban could have led to a legal challenge, but - russia and belarus. a ban could have led to a legal challenge, but many i led to a legal challenge, but many are not happy. last month ukrainian used his moment in the spotlight to appealfor peace. today used his moment in the spotlight to appeal for peace. today from used his moment in the spotlight to appealfor peace. today from his home outside kyiv, he told me of his dismay at the decision. it is home outside kyiv, he told me of his dismay at the decision.— dismay at the decision. it is sad, for me it is _ dismay at the decision. it is sad, for me it is heartbreaking. - dismay at the decision. it is sad, for me it is heartbreaking. what| for me it is heartbreaking. what messa . e for me it is heartbreaking. what message do _ for me it is heartbreaking. what message do you _ for me it is heartbreaking. what message do you think— for me it is heartbreaking. what message do you think this - for me it is heartbreaking. what message do you think this will send out? ., , , , , out? horrible, it is disgusting, because they _ out? horrible, it is disgusting, because they put _

out? horrible, it is disgusting, because they put russia - out? horrible, it is disgusting, because they put russia above out? horrible, it is disgusting, - because they put russia above other kroints. s —— country. because they put russia above other kroints. s -- country.— because they put russia above other kroints. s -- country. government is in talks with — kroints. s -- country. government is in talks with the — kroints. s -- country. government is in talks with the british _ kroints. s -- country. government is in talks with the british paralympic i in talks with the british paralympic association about how to protest among concerns that some athletes may refuse to compete against russians. , . , ., , ., russians. this decision will put a lot of tension _ russians. this decision will put a lot of tension into _ russians. this decision will put a lot of tension into the _ russians. this decision will put a lot of tension into the events. it | lot of tension into the events. it is all— lot of tension into the events. it is all well— lot of tension into the events. it is all well and good to call for... mpcs _ is all well and good to call for... mpcs and — is all well and good to call for... mpcs and athletes to treat them as athletes _ mpcs and athletes to treat them as athletes. that will be very difficult to do.— athletes. that will be very difficult to do. , , . ., , difficult to do. olympic leaders have recommended _ difficult to do. olympic leaders have recommended that - difficult to do. olympic leaders i have recommended that russians are banned from all competitions, with events and athletes unable to escape the wider diplomatic and political tensions. today however proving that sport is far from united tensions. today however proving that sport is farfrom united in how to respond. you can follow all the latest developments on the war in ukraine and get more analysis from our correspondents by going to our live online coverage.

follow it on bbc.co.uk/news or the bbc news app. time for a look at the weather. here's darren bett. it is very slow weather over the next few days. we kept some sunshine across northern parts of scotland, other northern parts had much more cloud today. and not only was the cloud today. and not only was the cloud moving north, but so was the rain and drizzle too. no great amounts, but it was a dank, damp sort of day. we still have that around at the moment. a lot of rain will peters out and it will stay misty and cloudy. but more rain moving through northern ireland into western parts of scotland through the irish sea, wales and the south—west. a mild night. milder in scotland than last night. you can see how slowly this rain moves eastwards across scotland into the north—west of england, across wales and the west midlands and the west country. you may get some sunshine

in the far south—west. sunshine and showers for northern ireland and eastern parts of england will have a drier day, maybe even some sunshine. this is the weather front that is bringing that band of rain, but it is moving very slowly east ward and at will at some point stop. for friday it is a lot of cloud and rain across eastern parts of scotland, the north—east of england, rain in yorkshire and the midlands, heading to the south—east of england. we should see brighter skies in the north—west of scotland and some showers in northern ireland and wales and the south—west. under that rain it is going to be another chilly day. heading into the weekend, we should see sunshine developing more widely as the weekend goes on. but it will be chilly and we could start the weekend with a frost in scotland and northern ireland. and that weather front still bringing cloud, rain and drizzle on saturday to england and wales and as the high pressure

builds in, it will turn it drier on sunday and we should see that sunshine developing a little more widely. raise let's go back to clive in kyiv. the air—raid sirens have just sounded, so we have put our helmets on and it is the sound of the night—time. as soon as the sun goes down there is a sense there might be more rocket attacks and they have been increasing in the last few hours. for the millions remaining here in the city seeking refuge in shelters as the sirens ring out it's been an incredibly anxious week. today, many chose to seek refuge in the comfort of church. i've spent the day meeting some of those whose faith has dry with sunshine but some cold east or south easterly winds. 0rdinary people in an extraordinary war. india have a van load