Ukrainians resist as Russia hammers major cities

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While Russian troops gain ground in Ukraine, ordinary Ukrainians are standing their ground. Redmond Shannon looks at how those people are preparing, which city is without electricity and running out of food and water, and how President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is rallying supporters.

Around the world, anxiety is growing over Russia's seizure of the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine following an attack on the facility. Mike Armstrong reports on the status of the plant, what Russian officials are claiming, and how the situation is bringing back memories of Chernobyl.

Meanwhile, Jackson Proskow reports on how the worldwide chorus of condemnation against Russia is intensifying, with that country's economy on the brink of collapsing. And as Russia's invasion of Ukraine rages on, ethnic Russians in Latvia are divided on the deadly war. Mercedes Stephenson reports from Riga on how the crisis is causing tension between some families.

Plus, as Canadian drivers fill up, their wallets are emptier than ever, because gas prices are hitting record highs. Drivers in Vancouver are shelling out $2 per litre. Mike Drolet explains why the surge can't be entirely blamed on the war in Ukraine, and why the cost of gas is expected to get even higher.

A crush of Ukrainian refugees is creating a larger humanitarian crisis in Europe, with concerns growing for their well-being. From COVID-19 to a slew of other diseases, Jamie Mauracher looks at the risks many people face before and after fleeing conflict.

As the war in Ukraine rages on, acts of kindness are pouring in from some Canadians. Jayme Doll explains how Dan Kostka, a Calgary man visiting Slovakia, is driving refugees to safety.