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Happening now, breaking news. The besieged city of Marjupo under constant bombardment by Russian

forces as Tyne may be running out to save tens of thousands of civilians trapped there.

To the east a Ukrainian official now fears Russia will quote, destroy everything in its

path as it intensifies its new assault on the region.

Also tonight Russia tests a powerful nuclear capable missile right in the midst of war

and Vladimir Putin delivers a warning to the West.

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