right now on "america this morning" -- russian forces seize control of a major city in ukraine, for the first time since the war began, stepping up their bombing campaign. massive, new explosions. apartment buildings, schools and a brewery destroyed. now, americans are arriving on the battlefield. could they be a game-chnger? and new reports that small children are being arrested in moscow protesting the war. gas prices rising dramatically amid new sanctions on russia. what you can expect at the pump? and concerns that vladimir putin could use digital currency to evade sanctions. the committee investigating the january 6th capitol riot

lays out a criminal case against former president trump. what they are revealing. and militants that surround the white house. an airline pilot removed from the cockpit. police said he was drunk when he told them about drinking the night before. a change at the movies. should you pay more to see a blockbuster? and real-life crime. who popular netflix shows fall victim to robberies on-set. good thursday morning, everyone. we begin with major developments from the war in ukraine. more american weapons are now arriving. >> the russian military appears to be stepping up its assault on several cities, taking control of a key port city, while targeting more civilians. >> it comes amid disturbing reports from moscow that even young children protesting the war are now being arrested, held behind bars, as the

cracks down dissent. protesters face up to eight years in prison and children could face up to three years behind bars. >> we heard from ukraine's president, insisting russians will not have one quiet moment, as they advance on the capital. this morning, more american-made weaponry is arriving on the battlefields of ukraine. a source says the u.s. has delivered hundreds of stinger anti-aircraft missiles to ukrainian forces, as the russian invasion escalates. in the capital, kyiv, a night of heavy bombardment. >> into poland, as i'm talking to you, you can hear what's happening in the city. >> reporter: abc's ian pannell was on the air, when an explosion lit up the sky. >> there was a large flash over in the distance. you can probably see 50 to 100 yards. many others are hunkered in the basement tonight, listening to that sound. and frankly, it's terrifying. >> reporter: videos posted on social media, show a missile destroying this brewery.

and a massive explosion near kharkiv. an ammunition depot now hit. russia has taken the key port city, the first big city in ukraine to fall into enemy hands. new satellite images reveal some of the destruction. impact craters show the construction near the ukraine/russia border. and 2,000 civilians have been killed. the u.n. confirming about 530 casualties so far. the international court says it has, quote, reasonable basis to believe, that war crimes are being committed. ukrainian defiance is growing. videos online show hundreds of people blocking this road to the largest nuclear facility. and pentagon officials seau cranians are targeting the 40-mile-long russian convoy bearing down on kyiv. >> we believe the russians are regrouping themselves and

reassessing the progress they have not made and how to make up the lost time. >> reporter: in his latest video from a bunker in kyiv, president zelenskyy, telling his country, we are a nation that broke the enemy's plans in a week. he claims about 9,000 russian soldiers have been killed, more than the number moscow reported the. zelenskyy, speaking directly to russian troops saying, tell your commanders you don't want to die. get back to where you've come from. members of a russian delegation will return to neighboring belarus for a new round of peace talks with ukraine. but expectations are low. earlier, i spoke to former cia official, daryl blood alcohol blocker, about the new developments from the front line. hundreds of stinger aircraft are being delivered to ukraine. how much of a difference can these make? >> it's a game-changer. the stinger is effective. it's been effective for a long time. and the soviets, the russians,

know how effective it can be. the stinger was crucial to defeat of the soviet forces in avenue gan st afghanistan. i think they can do the same in ukraine. >> it appears that russia has taken control of a major city in the south. how significant is this? is it the first domino to fall? >> psychologically it's significant. he's not going to stop until he gets to the capital. he's not going to stop until he can capture as much ground as quickly as he can. >> darrell, can you speak of the tactics. can they be attacking civilian positions to save face? >> yes. putin doesn't care about the diplomacy part of it. he wants to capture as much territory in the ukraine as quickly as possible, before his oligarchs, before his inner circle, before the world forces him into the position of having

to negotiate. >> thanks to darrell blocker. gas prices are rising quickly. one expert predicts gas could rise up to 40 cents because of the war in ukraine. and prices could average $5 per gallon in california. brit is watching from hong kong. >> reporter: global markets rebounded. but oil prices continue to soar. some republicans, though, want the biden administration to go even further and put off oil and gas imports from russia entirely. another impact of the global sanctions, aside from higher gas prices, is higher jet fuel prices, which means we could pay more for airfares in the coming weeks and months. there's another push, to sanction russia's use of digital currency, that could be used to get around the sanctions imposed on the kremlin. >> thank you. we turn to the other big story this morning, a guilty

plea in connection with the january 6th investigation. the leader of the so-called oath keepers, admits there was a plat to surround the white house to prevent president trump from being removed. in a separate development, the committee claims there is evidence that former president trump engaged in a criminal conspiracy. em nguyen is live from washington with the latest. >> reporter: good morning, mona. the january 6th committee is laying out potential criminal charges against former president donald trump. the house committee investigating the capitol riot is now accusing former president trump of specific criminal activities on january 6th. the allegations surfaced after trump's former lawyer, john eastman, sued to block the committee from releasing e-mails. the committee challenged saying that the president and members

of his campaign engaged in a criminal conspiracy. violating laws in an effort to overturn election, to try to prevent congress from certifying trump's loss. a member of the oath keepers extremist group is the first to plead guilty for conspiracy for his role in the riot. >> james' plea is one of the most significant convictions the justice department has secured in their entire investigation. >> reporter: according to court documents, joshua james admitted he was instructed to be prepared if called upon to report to the white house grounds to secure the perimeter and use lethal force if necessary, against anyone who tried to remove president trump from the white house. ten other oath keepers also face charges of conspiracy, carrying a maximum 20-year prison term. they've pleaded not guilty, including the group's founder, stuart rhodes, a man james implicates in his plea

agreement. james told prosecutors that rhodes told him it would be a bloody fight. >> what james is saying is implicating every other member of this charged conspiracy. and essentially goes on to say that one member of this plot believes that the justice department has made its effective case. >> reporter: back to former president trump, he did not comment overnight on the committee's allegations. meanwhile, a lawyer for john eastman says he is looking forward to responding. >> em, thank you. police in philadelphia say undercover officers have shot and killed a 12-year-old boy after he fired at them. police say when they approached a boy wanted for questioning, bullets came flying into their car. they say the gun was a stolen semiautomatic handgun. supreme court hearings for kentaji brown jackson begins may 1st.

she met with mitch mcconnell, who determined that she is qualified to sit on the high court. 12 time, now, for a look at your thursday wednesday. wind and temperatures are helping crews contain this wildfire in orange county, california. flooding in washington state could ease up today with only morning showers expected. a man had to be rescued from that submerged car there. a storm system moving into california will bring rain to the coast and snow to the mountains. snow is expected in the rockies. today's high temperatures, mild in the southeast and close to freezing across the midwest. 67 in l.a. coming up, the new investigation into tiktok and its impact on kids. first, what we're learning about the airline pilot removed from the cockpit for allegedly being drunk. what he admits to doing the previous night. and a

if you want to wear it, fine. but this is ridiculous. >> that's the moment that has critics calling florida governor ron desantis a bully. he scolded those high school students saying their masks were covid theater. desantis has long opposed mask-wearing. we're learning more about the airline pilot accused of being drunk in the cockpit. a police report says he acknowledged having seven or eight drinks the previous night at dinner. here's abc's stephanie ramos. >> reporter: airport officials in buffalo say a jetblue pilot was pulled from the cockpit just before takeoff for ft. lauderdale after he failed a breathalyzer test. officials say a tsa agent noticed the 52-year-old pilot, james clifton, was acting strangely as he passed through a

checkpoint. suspecting he might be intoxicated, the agent alerted police. >> at that time, he was taken into custody, and we called federal officials. >> reporter: the pilot allegedly testing at four times the legal alcohol limit for pilots, which is 0.04, a stricter standard than the 0.08 for drivers. in a statement, jetblue saying the airline has a very strict zero-tolerance internal alcohol policy and, quote, the crew member has been removed from his duties. >> this couldn't be more serious. the idea of having anybody even slightly impaired in the commercial cockpit. >> reporter: experts say these incidents are rare. back in 2019, tsa alerted police to this delta pilot who appeared to be avoiding screening at a checkpoint in minneapolis. the pilot was arrested moments before takeoff after authorities say he discarded a bottle of vodka in a restroom trash can. police say the pilot denied drinking the morning of the flight but claims he did have

seven to eight drinks the night before. he could face federal charges. stephanie ramos, abc news, new york. >> stephanie, thank you. tiktok is under investigation over concerns the platform may be harmful to the mental health of children. eight states are now looking into the techniques used by the company to engage kids. tiktok insists that it focuses on age-appropriate experiences and has tools to protect minors. thieves have pulled off robberies on the sets of two popular netflix shows. first burglars stole $200,000 worth of antiques and props from the set of "the crown." and the next day thieves lit fireworks on the set of "lupine" and stole $300,000 worth of equipment. coming up, the new lawsuit involving a popular menu item at mcdonald's. but first our coverage from ukraine continues with examples of fierce determination among ukrainians to save ever wonder what everyone's doing on their phones? they're banking, with bank of america. the groom's parents? they just found out they can redeem rewards

for a second honeymoon. romance is in the air. like these two. he's realizing he's in love. and that his dating app just went up. must be fate. and phil. he forgot a gift, so he's sending the happy couple some money. digital tools so impressive, you just can't stop banking. what would you like the power to do? lactaid is 100% real milk, just without the lactose. so you can enjoy it even if you're sensitive to dairy. so anyone who says lactaid isn't real milk is also saying mabel here isn't a real cow. and she really hates that. with panera's you pick 2, every meal is made fantastic. you can be fresh and fun. bold and classic. cozy and precocious.

with 465 fresh, clean, craveable pairings, find a you pick 2 for any mood. enjoy a 1 dollar delivery fee when you order on our app. your shipping manager left to “find themself.” leaving you lost. you need to hire. i need indeed. indeed you do. indeed instant match instantly delivers quality candidates matching your job description. visit indeed.com/hire there's a different way to treat hiv. it's every-other-month, injectable cabenuva. for adults who are undetectable, cabenuva is the only complete hiv treatment you can get every other month. cabenuva helps keep me undetectable. it's two injections, given by a healthcare provider every other month. it's one less thing to think about while traveling. hiv pills aren't on my mind. a quick change in my plans is no big deal. don't receive cabenuva if you're allergic to its ingredients or taking certain medicines, which may interact with cabenuva. serious side effects include allergic reactions, post-injection reactions, liver problems, and depression. if you have a rash and other allergic reaction symptoms,

stop cabenuva and get medical help right away. tell your doctor if you have liver problems or mental health concerns, and if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering pregnancy. some of the most common side effects include injection-site reactions, fever, and tiredness. if you switch to cabenuva, attend all treatment appointments. every other month and i'm good to go. ask your doctor about every-other-month cabenuva. nowit ukrain fierc defiance and resilience, including their newscasters, seen here broadcasting from a bunker and in front of sandbags. ukrainians young and old are finding ways to just survive. whether it's mothers escaping to protect their children or the countless others staying behind to fight, here's abc's andrea fujii. >> reporter: this morning through the dark and bitter cold, crowds by the thousands are trying to leave ukraine while the realization of what they have left behind sets in. >> my husband, my home, my dog,

my cats, my life. >> reporter: the u.n. now saying more than 1 million people have escaped to neighboring countries. but many others are choosing to stay and fight, and not just men. at this art gallery in lviv, young women are ripping fabric and braiding it into camouflage nets. >> we are creating nets to hide our military forces from snipers and different russian forces. >> reporter: these young professionals staying in harm's way to save their country. >> i don't want to live in the country under russia. >> reporter: these men becoming welders to make steel traps for russian this man told his 3-yea daughter that she and her mom were going on vacation. they're now safe in poland. he recalled to abc's matt gutman

their last conversation. >> you cried? >> everything will be okay. >> reporter: below ground, brave medical staff and parents protecting the most vulnerable. nearly 200 children inside this hospital in kyiv. this father staying with his sick daughter, determined to live, admitting it's hard but saying, we will not give up. we will fight to the last. the same sentiments for this family, sheltering in a bunker. ukrainian-born now living in the u.s. says his entire family is split up in kyiv, including his 83-year-old grandmother, who survived world war ii. >> if she has to, she said that she will grab a pitchfork and go stand up for ukraine. >> reporter: the european union is now working to guarantee work visas for ukrainians who have fled to other countries. some activists here in the u.s. are also pushing for president biden to do the same. mona, andrew. >> andrea, thank you. coming up, a big change in hollywood when it comes to movie

ticket prices. also ahead, the legal battle over pop tarts. (billy bishop vo) the bond you have with your dog starts the day you bring your puppy home... it did for us with blue. boy did he become a family member... whatever you were doing, he'd be there. it was when he got sick that we decided to go into the pet food business and start blue buffalo. we knew we wanted to start with real meat, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables... ingredients that you'd want to feed your family member. blue loved his blue buffalo food and your dog will too! (vo) at blue we know how much one dog can change our lives. that's why we're working with sierra delta- when you purchase blue buffalo at wal-mart, we'll make a donation to help provide service dogs for veterans. within this hallowed bowl is the grain of all time. heart-healthy. no artificial flavors. and ready in minutes. it's epic apples and cinnamon by the spoonful. quaker oats. a super-trusted superfood. i'm so glad we did this. i'm so glad we did this. i'm so glad we did this. life is for living. let's partner for all of it.

i'm so glad we did this. edward jones where does your almondmilk come from? almond breeze starts here with our almond trees in our blue diamond orchard in california. my parents' job is to look after them. and it's my job to test the product. the best almonds make the best almondmilk. blue diamond almond breeze. ♪ ♪ the best almonds irresistibly smooth chocolate. to put the world on pause. lindor. made to melt you. by the lindt master chocolatier. aleve-x. it's fast, powerful long-lasting relief with a revolutionary, rollerball design. because with the right pain reliever... life opens up.

aleve it... and see what's possible. ♪ time to check "the pulse" and we begin with moviegoers about to pay a little more at the box office. >> but only if they plan to see "the batman." amc theaters is bumping up ticket prices just for the expected blockbuster. it could mean big profits for the industry, which is struggling to bounce back from the pandemic. >> the ceo of amc didn't go into any specifics but my sources tell me it's effective for the first eight days. and, look, adam aaron works for his shareholders. the company is in debt, but it is betting big on moviegoers returning. >> don't worry, honey. i got nine of 'em. >> reporter: the batman kwiegs

opens tomorrow. some theaters in new york will be charging nearly $19 a ticket. next, a federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit claiming strawberry pop-tarts don't have enough strawberries. >> the judge said no reasonable person could read pop-tarts packaging and actually believe they only contain strawberries. >> meanwhile the jerry seinfeld movie about pop-tarts is getting big tax credits for keeping the production in california. next, mcdonald's is facing a $900 million lawsuit over its broken ice cream machines. >> it was filed by a startup that came up with a device to fix the machines. some mcdonald's managers had started ouz using the device to make sure customers got their mcflurries. >> but mcdonald's has ordered the franchises to stop using it saying it violates warranties. the new york sanitation worker being compared to steph curry. >> he was caught on video throwing not one, not two or three, but four bags over a car and into the back of his truck. >> one of them was even

one-handed if he's steph curry, that car must be jam inner voice (furniture maker): i'm constantly nodding... ...because i know everything about furniture ...but with the business side... ...i'm feeling a little lost. quickbooks can help. an easy way to get paid, pay your staff, and know where your business stands. new business? no problem. success starts with intuit quickbooks. [growling] [sfx: toaster ding] meet the 4-year-old who refused to wear pants this morning. why, andi? i'm a dinosaur. won't wear pants, will eat eggo waffles.

get your wins where you can when you l'eggo with eggo. ♪ i'm getting vaccinated with prevnar 20. so am i. because i'm at risk for pneumococcal pneumonia. i'm asking about prevnar 20. because there's a chance pneumococcal pneumonia could put me in the hospital. if you're 65 or older you may be at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia. prevnar 20 is approved in adults to help prevent infections from 20 strains of the bacteria that cause pneumococcal pneumonia. in just one dose. even if you've already been vaccinated with another pneumonia vaccine, ask your doctor if prevnar 20 could help provide additional protection. don't get prevnar 20 if you've had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or its ingredients. adults with weakened immune systems may have a lower response to the vaccine. the most common side effects were pain and swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, and joint pain. i want to be able to keep my plans. that's why i chose to get vaccinated with prevnar 20. because just one dose can help protect me from pneumococcal pneumonia. ask your doctor or pharmacist

about getting vaccinated with prevnar 20 today.

♪ ♪ ♪ got this amazing outfit for way less than it should've been, at marshalls! ♪ if you have advanced non-small cell lung cancer, your first treatment could be a chemo-free combination of two immunotherapies that works differently. it could mean a chance to live longer. opdivo plus yervoy is for adults newly diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread, tests positive for pd-l1, and does not have an abnormal egfr or alk gene. together, opdivo plus yervoy helps your immune system launch a response that fights cancer in two different ways. opdivo plus yervoy equals a chance for more time together.

more family time. more time to remember. opdivo and yervoy can cause your immune system to harm healthy parts of your body during and after treatment. these problems can be severe and lead to death. see your doctor right away if you have a cough; chest pain; shortness of breath; irregular heartbeat; diarrhea; constipation; severe stomach pain, nausea or vomiting; dizziness; fainting; eye problems; extreme tiredness; changes in appetite, thirst or urine; rash; itching; confusion; memory problems; muscle pain or weakness; joint pain; flushing; or fever. these are not all the possible side effects. problems can occur together and more often when opdivo is used with yervoy. tell your doctor about all medical conditions including immune or nervous system problems, if you've had or plan to have an organ or stem cell transplant, or received chest radiation. here's to a chance to live longer. ask your doctor about the combination of two immunotherapies, opdivo plus yervoy. thank you to all those in our clinical trials. announcer: building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. reggie: now at 5:00, russia

reportedly using bombardments to terrorize ukrainian cities into submission. the second run of talks scheduled to begin this morning. kumasi: san francisco's homelessness issue. the new model that differentiates this from previous attempts. reggie: drew is tracking some light showers this morning and a chance of rain for every body tonight. kumasi: good morning, everybody. it is thursday, march 3. reggie: we are going to start with the weather. drew: live doppler 7 is going be very popular this morning. we are going to zoom into the north bay, or we find some showers at this hour. i've doppler seven showing you this light rain right now. we do have a pop of yellow over san francisco right now. we do see an isolated downpour, but you will notice that as we back out, we will put this into motion over the last two hours, and this line of initial rain is really focused in the north bay.

we anticipate