At least three people were killed this morning after Russia launched a round of air strikes against several cities in Ukraine. In the video below, watch a Sky News exclusive report on the Ukrainian resistance operating behind Russian lines.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just responded to this morning's barrage of Russian strikes on his country.He says more than 100 missiles have been used, and around 100 drones, and has called upon Western allies to provide air defence resources.Earlier, his chief of staff asked them to allow long-range use of their weapons on targets inside Russia.
The Ukrainian foreign minister also wants his country's allies to help shoot down Russian drones and missiles that veer close to their airspace Moscow has targeted 15 regions of Ukraine this morning, including Kyiv, where people have been sheltering in underground metro stations after explosions were heard.Mr Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram there was 'a lot of damage in the energy sector'.
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