* A Russian air strike hit near Kyiv's southern main railways station at around 7pm local time, reports said
* It comes as thousands continue to flee Ukraine's capital, a week since Putin launched his deadly invasion
* Ukraine's interior ministry adviser Anton Herashchenko said the strike - near Ukraine's Ministry of Defence - may have e cut off central heating supply to parts of the Ukrainian capital amid freezing winter temperatures
* Earlier, bodies of five people killed in a strike on Kyiv's television tower were today piled into a van by police
* Mayor Vitali Klitschko said defences are being built and that 'we will fight' to stop the city being captured
* Came after Russia bombarded a TV tower overnight, killing five people and damaging a Holocaust memorial
* Vladimir Putin's forces have today renewed attacks on other cities including Kherson, Kharkiv and Mariupol
A Russian missile struck near Kyiv's southern main rail station on Wednesday night where thousands of women and children are being evacuated, Ukraine's state-run railway company Ukrzaliznytsya said in a statement.
The station building suffered minor damage and the number of any casualties was not yet known, it said, adding trains were still operating despite the blast and fears of another night of brutal attacks by Vladimir Putin's forces.
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MIDDLE EAST
Balancing priorities, Israel watches for Russian change in Syria.
Iran deal can't be 'postponed any longer': Germany's Scholz.
Satellite photos show Iran had another failed space launch.
Yemeni Huthi rebel strike kills nine Sudanese troops.
Saudi crown prince says kingdom still committed to OPEC+ oil agreement with Russia.
Several Palestinians killed by Israeli forces: Ministry.
Israel tries to balance backing for Ukrainians and not offending Russia.
ASIA
With ‘delegation,’ US warns off China on Taiwan amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion.
China denounces visit by US delegation to Taiwan as tensions simmer.
Taiwan leader warns against 'turning a blind eye' to aggression.
China says it is willing to mediate between Russia and Ukraine after saying it 'deeply regretted' the war in sign that Beijing's support for Putin is wavering.
Diplomats from 22 nations urge Pakistan to condemn Russia.
Sri Lanka runs out of fuel as dollar crisis worsens.
Hundreds of thousands at risk as Australian floods spread to Sydney.
Carrie Lam calls for calm as Hong Kong residents brace for mass testing and COVID-19 lockdown.
Taliban ban Afghans from evacuating amid massive security sweep.
Afghans with correct legal documents may travel abroad: Taliban.
World Bank approves $1bn to fund urgent needs in Afghanistan.
Paralympics: Russians and Belarusians can compete as neutrals in Beijing.
AFRICA
Libya parliament approves new government as crisis escalates.
Lesotho ruling party withdraws from its own government.
Burkina strongman stages inauguration after 'transition' plan.
U.S. worries Sudan is close to leasing Russia a Red Sea base.
Mali debt defaults due to sanctions reach $180 million.
In Cameroon's arid north, climate stress boosts ethnic strife.
UN: Africa, already suffering from warming, will see worse.
Damning report lays out graft case against S.Africa's Zuma.
EUROPE
Russia sent further into global isolation as U.N. General Assembly votes 141 to 5 to back resolution demanding Putin immediately cease use of force and withdraw troops.
Ceasefire talks mooted after Russia shells Ukrainian cities.
EU, U.S. impose sanctions against Belarus for aiding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Putin's security thugs drag away protesters in Moscow and Saint Petersburg after Alexei Navalny urged Russians not to be a 'nation of frightened cowards' and stage daily demonstrations over Ukraine invasion.
Ukraine: German foreign minister says 'Russia's war is a turning point'.
War in Ukraine: Increased NATO presence in Romania is 'legitimate', FM says.
Cyprus fears financial fallout of Russia's Ukraine invasion.
Georgia applies to join the EU 'immediately' days after Ukraine demanded membership of the bloc amid Russian invasion.
European gas prices hit record high as Russia supply fears grow.
Energy prices push eurozone inflation to 5.8 percent.
AMERICAS
Biden slams 'dictator' Putin and his war in Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis: Biden threatens to punish Putin over invasion.
Biden promises more aid for Ukraine, more punishment for Russia.
Biden says it's clear Putin is targeting Ukrainian civilians and is open to banning Russian oil imports as US ambassador to UN warns Kremlin is deploying vacuum bombs and bodies pile up.
Ukraine war impact on US economy 'highly uncertain': Fed chief.
Jerome Powell: US central bank boss says he plans to raise rates.
Colombia says at least 23 FARC dissidents killed in operation.
Lawmakers split on effectiveness of Remain in Mexico policy.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State likely to pick battle-hardened Iraqi as next leader - officials, analysts.
Lawyers for ex-Irish soldier hit out at Facebook in IS terror case.
Mozambicans haunted by insurgency's horrors.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street roars back to rally mode, even as oil rises anew.
Economic dangers from Russia’s invasion ripple across globe.
Ukraine conflict: Oil hits $113 a barrel despite emergency measures.
Top oil producers hold course despite Ukraine war.
Heavy metal: Aluminum hits record, nickel jumps to 11-year high.
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