Ukraine enters second day under Russian attack

Russian forces continue a full-scale assault on Ukraine, as its military attacks the country from the north, east and south.

Ukrainian President Zelensky says the Russians want to destroy Ukraine politically by liquidating him, reports BBC.

He says 137 Ukrainian citizens - both soldiers and civilians - died on Thursday.

People in the capital, Kyiv, are spending the night in underground shelters amid air-raid warnings.

A city-wide curfew is in place until 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT).

Russians seize control of the Chernobyl complex - site of the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Thousands have been trying to flee and seek safety in neighbouring countries.

Fresh new sanctions on Russia, including asset freezes on banks, are coming into effect.

President Vladimir Putin defends the invasion, saying there was no other way to defend Russia.