Russia creeps closer to NATO territory, bombing a military facility located just 15 miles from

the Polish border. An American journalist now among those killed in Ukraine, a colleague who was

injured in the attack, speaks out in a harrowing interview from his hospital bed, explaining exactly what

happened. And people around the world have been wondering what happened to the pregnant woman

and her unborn child who were rushed out of that bombed maternity ward in Maripole last week.

This morning, there is a heartbreaking update. Plus reports that Russia has

already used chemical weapons. What a Ukrainian official is saying about a phosphorus bomb deployed

in the eastern part of the country? Sources also tell NBC News that Moscow has reached out to China

for military equipment and other resources.

Ukraine's president in an incredible public show of unity visited wounded soldiers in the hospital

yesterday, awarding medals and taking selfies.

And another round of peace talks underway right now in hopes of ending this crisis, now entering day 19.

Good morning and welcome to morning, Joe.

It is Monday, March 14th.

Let's dive right in.

Russia escalated its offensive in Western Ukraine over the weekend, hitting a military base.

15 miles away from the border with NATO member Poland, raising further concerns the alliance

could be drawn into the conflict.

Ukrainian officials say at least 35 people were killed, 134 injured, when more than 30 Russian

missiles pounded the military facility yesterday.

The base had long been used as a hub for Western military troops, including American forces

to train Ukrainian soldiers.

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