Cape Town – Minutes ago, the BBC reported that an apartment block in Kyiv was struck by a Russian rocket. Three people were injured, bringing the total number of injuries to 300 and deaths to 137.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy has pleaded with Western allies to ceasefire Russia’s attack. He addressed the nation on Friday morning. “This morning we are defending our state alone. Like yesterday, the world’s most powerful forces are watching from afar,” said Zelensky.
“Was Russia convinced by yesterday’s sanctions? We hear in our sky and see on our earth that this was not enough.”
Zelenskyy is currently in Kyiv and warns of an “intensifying attack” on the capital city. According to several sources, more explosions have been reported in and around Kyiv.
Meanwhile, in entertainment news, Kim Kardashian has urged the court to speed up her divorce from Kanye. The businesswoman and reality star filed for divorce after Kanye’s mental illnesses worsened.
In a declaration to Los Angeles court on Wednesday, Kim said that the divorce will help Kanye accept that the marriage is over.
“I believe that the court terminating our marital status will help Kanye to accept that our marital relationship is over and to move forward on a better path which will assist us in peacefully co-parenting our children.”
The couple started dating in 2012 and have four kids together.
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