Russian army strikes Lviv airport, spikes fear in western Ukraine

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Despite being seen as Ukraine's safe haven, fears are rising in Lviv after the city's Danylo Halytskyi International Airport was hit with Russian missiles. Mercedes Stephenson reports on the damage, and what the attack signifies.

Meanwhile, Odesa is bracing for battle as Russian forces close in on the pivotal coastal city. Jeff Semple looks at how ordinary Ukrainian citizens are learning to take up arms, and how the war is turning the Russian-speaking Ukrainians against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Search and rescue efforts also continue in Mariupol, where Russian forces bombed a theatre sheltering hundreds of civilians. Crystal Goomansingh has the stories from survivors, and the growing frustration among residents caught in the chaos.

U.S. President Joe Biden has spoken with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping about the war in Ukraine, amid worries Beijing could potentially support Moscow. Heather Yourex-West explains China's official stance on the invasion, and the worries about it also benefitting from the conflict.

And millions of innocent lives are suffering from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including children. Mike Drolet reports on the hardships the youngest Ukrainian refugees face, and how their resilience is also inspiring hope.

Plus, alarming numbers from Statistics Canada show the number of hate crimes reported to police soared during the first year of the pandemic. Dan Spector reports on some of the racist attacks, which groups of people have targeted the most, and why many victims refuse to come forward.