The western city of Lviv, a place that's been relatively safe since Putin's invasion began February 24, has been hit by multiple Russian missile strikes. At least seven people were killed and 11 hurt, including a child. In eastern Ukraine, Kreminna in the Luhansk region is now in Russian hands. A Ukrainian official says Russian forces opened fire on a car filled with civilians trying to escape the town, killing four people. A top official is pleading with residents in Luhansk to leave now saying there are no safe places left in the region. And Ukraine is desperately trying to hold on to the port city Mariupol amid intense shelling and fighting. Russian forces are expected to close entry and exit to that city today. Today's show begins with CNN's Matt Rivers in Lviv.

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