Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Ukraine on Friday said 5 people died in Russian strikes and blasts near Kyiv. Ukraine’s Deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk also said nine humanitarian corridors have been agreed for Friday to evacuate civilians from Mariupol. Russia said its lead warship in the Black Sea sank after an explosion and fire that Ukraine claimed was caused by a missile strike, dealing a blow to Moscow as it readied for new attacks. Stay with TOI for latest updates on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: