Mariupol authorities have accused the Russians of bombing a children’s and maternity hospital where President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the attack that kids were trapped in the rubble. Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmett tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks the Ukrainians need the most to fight back against the Russian attacks.

Plus, ITV’s Dan Rivers brings AC360 the horrors of the siege of Kharkiv through one of its resident’s eyes. Anastasia Paraskevova shows the world how the constant fear and uncertainty forced her and her family to flee their home.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UK House of Commons saying “we will not give up” and “we will fight until the end” as at least 21 civilians, including two children, were killed in a Russian airstrike in the Ukrainian city of Sumy. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 to give an update on the evacuation efforts in some of the Kyiv suburbs as many remain without food, power and heat.

Plus, Lynsey Addario is a photojournalist for The New York Times and has been showing the world what is happening to innocent civilians. She tells Anderson Cooper what she’s been seeing and how important it is to trust your instincts.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky told the world he’s “not afraid of anyone” as the Russian onslaught continues and more civilians are being killed. Ukraine has yet to agree to a Russia proposed ceasefire in five cities that would begin Tuesday at 10 a.m Moscow time. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 from Kyiv where Ukrainians are crowding the train station to leave their city and in some cases, their families behind.

Plus, Anderson Cooper checks in again with Olena Gnes, who’s been in a Kyiv shelter for nearly two weeks with her three children while her husband is fighting the Russian forces.

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A senior defense official tells CNN that Russia has fired a total of 600 missiles since its invasion of Ukraine began and has 95% of its amassed firepower in the country. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger tells Anderson Cooper why he supports the idea of a no-fly zone over Ukraine, something the U.S. is currently opposed to despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas for one. Plus, an independent monitoring group says Russia has detained at least 4,640 people during protests today. Steve Hall is the former CIA Chief of Russia Operations. He joins AC360 to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s history of suppressing public dissent and what his next move could be.

Airdate: March 6, 2022

Guests: Rep. Adam Kinzinger & Steve Hall

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U.S. and NATO officials warn Russia now appears poised to “bombard cities into submission” which could inflict significant civilian casualties. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling tells AC360 this isn’t only an attempt at “killing the civilian population” but also an attempt to just “eliminate the Ukrainian culture.”

Plus, Anderson Cooper checks in again with Olena Gnes, who’s been in a Kyiv shelter for eight days with her three children while her husband is fighting the Russian forces.

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There’s a fire at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and at one point the country’s foreign minister said the Russian army is “firing from all sides.” Fighting has now stopped, and background radiation levels are currently normal, according to plant spokesman Andrii Tuz. Graham Allison is a nuclear policy expert and a professor at Harvard Kennedy School. He joins AC360 to discuss how worried Ukrainians and the world should be.

Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine is “going according to plan” as France gave a chilling warning that the “worst is yet to come.” Retired Gen. Wesley Clark is the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander. He tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks the Russian strategy could be. 

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U.S. officials warn that Russia’s strategy in its war on Ukraine will start to target civilians and seek a “slow annihilation” of Ukraine’s army. Ukrainian forces have been able to hold their ground while maintaining control of Kyiv and other major cities except the city of Kherson, which appears to have fallen to the Russians. Retired Gen. David Petraeus is the former Head of U.S. Central Command and was the CIA Director under President Obama. He joins AC360 to discuss the Russian military strategy and how he thinks they’ll try to take control of Kyiv.

Plus, Olena Gnes has been hiding in a shelter with her three children for six days while her husband is out fighting the Russian forces. She tells Anderson Cooper about returning to her home for an hour to get more clothes and to shower and how afraid her children were to leave the shelter. 

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Concern mounts across Ukraine as Russia continues its increasingly aggressive bombing campaign after a large explosion destroyed a government building in central Kharkiv. In a CNN exclusive interview, CNN Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He asked Zelensky whether he's concerned if Russia will double down on its military operations, and tells Anderson Cooper about the toll this war has taken on the Ukrainian president.

Plus, in this special edition of AC360, CNN's Jake Tapper examines the priorities of President Biden's first State of the Union address. He sits down with CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, CNN Senior Political Correspondent Abby Phillip, and CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins.

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U.S. officials fear the worst is yet to come in the capital of Ukraine as they warn Russian President Vladimir Putin could increase the intensity of the attack. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is in Kyiv and tells AC360 what she’s been seeing and hearing.

Plus, according to satellite images, the Russian convoy near Kyiv is more than 40 miles long. People in the capital city have been taking shelter for days. Olena Gnes is a mom to three children and has been hiding in a makeshift bomb shelter since last Thursday without her husband who is volunteering to fight the Russians. She tells Anderson Cooper how she’s explaining what is happening to her kids and why she decided to stay in Ukraine.

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Explosions are seen and heard in Kyiv and clashes are underway in an eastern suburb of the Ukrainian capital. This comes as the President of Ukraine confirms Russian forces are closing in on the city and warns “the fate of Ukraine is being decided right now.” Anderson talks with CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward who is on the ground in Kyiv. 

And, as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, the White House announced the U.S. will personally sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Democratic Congressman Jason Crow joins AC360 to give his take on the latest round of sanctions.  

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