It's happening now. New indications tonight that Russia is planning a major

offensive in eastern Ukraine. The Pentagon now says early signs point to

Russia's reinforcements arriving in the Dunbos region in the

South.

President Zilinski says tens of thousands of Ukrainians are dead inside the devastated

city of Maripo.

Zellinski warns Kremlin forces won't let up their assault

as they seek to make an example of these Ukrainians.

Also tonight, President Putin taps a Russian general known as the butcher of Syria

to lead his invasion now sparking new fears of a bloody new phase in the war.

Our correspondence are covering all of today's news from Ukraine in key

European capitals and over at the White House. We want to welcome our viewers in the

United States and around the world. I'm Will Flitzer, you're in the situation.

This is CNN breaking news.

This is CNN breaking news.

The horrific scale of death and destruction in Mario Poll coming into sharper focus tonight.

President Vladimir Zolinsky says that I'm quoting him now tens of thousands are dead inside the

besieged city and accuses Russia of trying to make an example of the

Ukrainians who held out for weeks against the Russian bombardment. This, as American officials now

warn, Kremlin forces are in the early stages of a major new offensive in the

East. Our Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is standing by for us in Kyiv, Clarissa,

the situation in Eastern Ukraine is especially dire tonight.

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