Ukrainians in anguish as Russian attacks kill more civilians

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On this episode of Global National: Despite denials from the Kremlin, Russian assaults on Ukraine's civilian locations are growing deadlier in the conflict. From people killed while waiting in line for food, to volunteer fighters lost in battle, Crystal Goomansingh looks at Ukraine's mounting casualties and the growing anguish among surviving Ukrainians.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also delivered an impassioned speech to members of U.S. Congress, once again made pleading for a NATO no-fly zone over his country. Heather Yourex-West reports on the massive military aid package U.S. President Joe Biden is vowing to send, despite the urgent demands he's still reluctant to meet.

Meanwhile, as the number of Ukrainians fleeing to Canada is expected to skyrocket, the country is bracing for thousands more refugees trying to enter. Lauren Pullen looks at what's being done to ease border rules amid the crush and how Ukrainians who have already arrived are holding up.

To the COVID-19 pandemic: Sources tell Global News that Ottawa is set to end pre-arrival testing rules for vaccinated travellers entering Canada. Abigail Bimman reports on what rules will remain and why most medical professionals welcome the move.

Plus, children under the age of five still can't be vaccinated against COVID-19, leaving them vulnerable to the coronavirus. Now a new study suggests one in four symptomatic kids ends up developing "long COVID." Jamie Mauracher reports on what some of them are enduring.

Also, Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate climbed to 5.7 per cent in February, with economists pointing to the war in Ukraine as one of the significant factors pushing the price index to its highest point since August 1991. Anne Gaviola reports.

And with more medical aid needed throughout Ukraine, Canadians are stepping up to help. Mike Drolet explains what Canadians doctors are creating to help save lives half a world away.