Social media footage shows the extent of the attacks and damage from Russian forces bringing terror into Ukraine. Thousands fled the country with locals spotted waving down buses and other motorists for a ride into neighbouring countries, such as Poland.
The deaths and wounded include combat and non-combat injuries.
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are attempting to flee cities into neighbouring Poland and other countries. Neighbouring countries such as Poland are likely to take in displaced Ukrainian families. Picture: Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images Men have farewelled their wives and children as they boarded buses out of the country or into shelters.
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