Japan introduces new sanctions against Russia in connection with the situation in Ukraine:

Introduces a ban on the issuance of visas to Russian citizens and freezes the assets of individuals and organizations.

Freezes the assets of financial institution.

Imposes sanctions on exports to Russia of goods that can be used for military purposes.

Chernobyl radiation levels

https://www.saveecobot.com/radiation-maps#8/50.776/30.613/gamma/comp+cams+fire

Maduro Official statement about Russian-Ukraine war

"Venezuela rejects the aggravation of the crisis in Ukraine as a result of the violation of the Minsk agreements by NATO. We call for the search for peaceful solutions to settle the differences between the parties. Dialogue and non-interference are guarantees of peace"

S - 300 missile system destroyed by Ucrainian soldiers. Location unknown.

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he was not afraid to talk with Russia about the neutral status of Ukraine.

"We are not afraid to talk with Russia. We are not afraid to talk about everything: about security guarantees for our country. We are not afraid to talk about a neutral status, we are not in NATO. But what kind of guarantees will we have? And most importantly, what countries will provide them to us?"

KIEV LIVE CAM

https://youtu.be/HIPNVm6lNfM

Satellite imagery shows a missile strike on another section of the 299th housing L-39 trainer planes, from the looks of it in storage.

The entire Russian Navy in the Mediterranean reportedly sailed to Syria. Ukraine is also asking Turkey to cut its straits off to Russian vessels which would essentially be declaring economic war on Russia.

Secretary Blinken tells ABC tonight that he's "convinced" President Putin is going to try to overthrow the Ukrainian government and attempt to reconstitute the Soviet Empire.

Following the exploits of a Fulcrum pilot nicknamed "The Ghost of Kyiv" who has scored up to six kills, two Su-35's, an Su-27, MiG-29M and two Su-25's. He is the first one day ace in over 57 years!

Don't count the Ukrainian Air Force out just yet.

Behold: #ghostofkyiv

Russian strategic bombers are up on skies of Ukraine, about at 03.00, explosions are heard again in the Gostomel area.

Blasts are heard and reported once again in Hostomel, where it is said that NATO-trained 4th Rapid Reponse Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine is clashing with Russian Airbone troops (VDV).

The fourth NATO-trained Ukrainian National Guard rapid reaction brigade is reportedly engaged in clashes with the Russian Air Force.

Unofficial sources report an explosion in northern Kiev.

This video shows Russian soldiers from the 11th Separate Guards Airborne Assault Brigade, Ulan-Ude, captured by the Ukrainian army.