Russia invades Ukraine

According to The Associated Press, the Ukrainian armed forces have reported at least 40 of their soldiers have been killed since Russia launched its military offensive on the country.

Oleksii Arestovich, an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said up to 10 civilians have also been killed.

On Twitter, Zelensky said Russia was trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which is about 80 miles north of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. Per AP, another advisor to Zelensky said Ukrainian forces lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site after a “fierce battle” with Russian troops.

President Biden is set to deliver remarks on the situation at 1:30 PM EST and is expected to announce more sanctions on Russia.

The Kremlin said it’s willing to negotiate terms of surrender with Kyiv and wants Ukraine to declare neutrality and promise not to host weapons in its territory, according to RT.

US military officials are telling the media that Russia’s offensive is the beginning of what will likely be a “multiple phased, large-scale invasion.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a “special operation” to “defend” people in the breakaway Donbas republics, which Russia recognized on Monday. But Russian strikes have been reported across the country.

The Russian Defense Ministry claims Russia’s armed forces are only targeting military sites in Ukraine, not cities. Putin has said he does not intend to “occupy Ukraine.”