Russia's Ukraine invasion 'nowhere near schedule' – 'great cause of concern for Putin'

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Russia has bombed a shopping centre in Ukraine which is believed to have killed at least eight people and left many more trapped.Retroville shopping mall, situated in the capital's Podilskyi district, has been left almost completely destroyed by the airstrike. The large explosion was caught on local CCTV as the airstrike hit just before 10.48pm last night (Sunday, 20 March).Emergency services worked tirelessly through the night to rescue injured Ukrainians in the latest example of Russian targeting a shopping centre. What was once a bustling hub for shopping and socialising is now nothing but mountains of debris and mangled metal.

Kate Garraway has admitted her worry about "getting through another day" as her husband Derek Draper's horror health battle continues.Speaking emotionally to a packed crowd at The Great British Care Awards, the 54-year-old thanked the carers who look after the needy, including Derek, who has been battling the deadly Covid-19 superbug which left him in hospital for 374 days.As she gave a passionate speech in front of a crowd of carers at the ICC Birmingham alongside co-host Steve Walls, Kate said: "I want you to know how important the work you do is and how much we do realise it."That moment when you think the carer isn't going to arrive and you think 'how am I going to move Derek, let alone get through another day'."And then they do and you think, 'oh thank god, I'm not alone.' It's just extraordinary.

Ukrainian troops have deployed a new anti-tank weapon that they received from Germany which can reportedly destroy any Russian tank.The Panzerfaust 3-IT anti-tank weapon was first used between 1978 and 1985 after having been ordered by West Germany in order to pierce through Soviet armour.In a picture posted on Reddit, a Ukrainian soldier is seen holding the massive weapon, seemingly ready to use it against any Russian invaders it comes across. In what seems to be a cruel twist of irony, the original Panzerfaust was used in World War Two by the Germans against the Soviets and now its successor is being used against the Russians by the Ukrainians.A Reddit user wrote: "And again it's Panzerfausts vs Russian Tanks in the Donbas.

A Ukrainian cameraman has been named as one of the five people who died during a Russian missile strike on a TV tower in Kyiv on Tuesday.

Russian forces are continuing their advance through Ukraine on day six of the invasion.

Russia. Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine has seen a number of high-profile names come out to defend their nation.

A mushroom cloud has been seen billowing in the sky after an explosion at a gas pipeline near a Ukrainian city.

BBC Breakfast host Victoria Derbyshire grilled the Secretary of State for the Armed Forces about how the UK can help civilians in a tense Ukraine refugees row. Ben Thompson and the 53-year-old broadcaster helmed the popular BBC One morning show on Saturday as they updated viewers on the latest developments of the Russian invasion in Ukraine,During the three-hour show, the co-hosts discussed the devastating situation at length, with emotional scenes from reporters on the ground, as locals fled cities such as Kyiv.In order to shed some light on what the UK can do to help the huge wave of refugees seeking asylum during the mum-of-two welcomed MP James Heappey onto the show via video link.But their heated discussion left the presenter with more questions than she started with as she grilled the politician as to whether or not the UK would allow Ukrainian immigrants into the country as refugees.It’s fair to say the party member was frazzled by the hard-hitting question while thousands of civilians prepare to take up arms and fight to protect their country from Putin’s invasion.In order to get a clear answer from the government, the journalist asked the politician point blank if UK would open its boarders to those in need at this desperate time.The presenter said: “I’m asking you, will England accept Ukrainians wanting to flee to safety? And if so, how many Ukranians?”In an attempt to avoid the uncomfortable questions, James replied: “Sorry, I thought I had been clear; I don’t know the answer to that question.

Kyiv to remain inside during the city’s curfew because they will be seen as being part of “enemy sabotage” if they go outside. Vitali, who is current Mayor of Kyiv, made the warning to his people following Russia ’s continued attempts at trying to take the capital during overnight battles.

Vladimir Putin will use deadly thermobaric weapons to take Kyiv after the Ukrainian military stopped his first-wave blitzkrieg from taking the capital.Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning, sparking a wave of death and destruction across the country.

Hayden Panettiere's seven-year-old daughter is "safe and not in Ukraine". The 32-year-old actress has daughter Kaya with the retired Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko - but Hayden has confirmed via social media that she's not in any danger, following Russia's invasion of the country. In response to a comment on Instagram, Hayden said: "she's safe and not in Ukraine [thumbs-up emoji] (sic)" The 'Heroes' actress has also voiced her support for Ukraine on social media.

Hayden Panettiere confirmed her 7-year-old daughter is safe and "not in Ukraine" as Russia invades the country. Panettiere shared the news in the comments section of an Instagram post where the actress condemned the Ukraine-Russia war on Friday.

Hayden Panettiere is speaking up in support of the Ukrainian people amid Russia’s invasion — and reassuring fans that a very special person in her life is okay!

Wladimir Klitschko, 45, is determined to protect his native country Ukraine from the wrath of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The former professional boxer, who was previously engaged to actress Hayden Panettiere, 32, condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine in a passionate statement that he shared online February 24. “We will defend ourselves with all our might and fight for freedom and democracy. You can also act. Let not fear seize us; let’s not remain frozen,” he said. “Putin shoots at Ukrainian cities, but he aims at our hearts and, more importantly, at our minds. He wants to create doubt and confusion and thus inaction.”

As the world reels at the Russian invasion of Ukraine, former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko says he and his brother, Hall of Fame boxer Wladimir Klitschko, will take up arms to defend their homeland.

Hayden Panettiere has shared rare support for her ex-partner Wladimir Klitschkoas he joins front lines for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.MORE: DWTS alum Maks Chmerkovskiy posts devastating video from Kyiv as Russia invades UkraineThe actress and Hall of Fame boxer Wladimir have had a tumultuous relationship since meeting in 2009; they became engaged in 2013 and welcomed their daughter in 2014 but later split. Wladimir has custody of their daughter, Kaya.WATCH: Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko says he is 'ready to fight'However, amid the news that Wladimir and his brother Vitali - the mayor of Ukraine's capital Kyiv - would be joining the front lines for Ukraine, Hayden showed her support for the 45-year-old, sharing a post of Wladimir's in which he called the war "Putin's war"."The Russian president is using war rhetoric in the purest Bolshevik tradition and is rewriting history to justify his redivision of borders," he wrote.MORE: Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin inundated with support after Russian invasion into Ukraine"He makes it clear that he wants to destroy the Ukrainian state and the sovereignty of its people.

Wladimir Klitschko, a Hall of Fame boxer and former partner of actress Hayden Panettiere, has enlisted in the Ukraine reserve army and is ready to help defend his home country.