Good morning. It's Monday, March 7, and we're covering cease-fire struggles in Ukraine, devastating tornadoes in Iowa, and much more. Have feedback? Let us know at [email protected].
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A limited cease-fire in Ukraine meant to evacuate residents from the port city of Mariupol collapsed twice over the weekend, officials said, as Russian shelling continued to intensify across the country. As of this morning, a 40-mile-long Russian convoy remained stalled outside the capital of Kyiv.
Officials say Russia is preparing to bomb the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukraine's third-largest city and home to more than 1 million residents. Separately, Russia took control of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, the largest nuclear plant in Europe.
United Nations officials said more than 360 civilian deaths had been confirmed, though the number is likely higher (Ukraine claims at least 2,000 people have died). US officials yesterday said they were compiling evidence of potential war crimes by Russian troops. Meanwhile, an estimated 1.5 million refugees have fled the country.
In Russia, more than 4,300 protesters were arrested during antiwar demonstrations yesterday, the highest single-day total during the conflict so far. In the US, officials are considering a three-way deal involving Poland to send old fighter jets for the Ukrainian military to use.
See maps and updates here, along with photos from the 11th day of the war.
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The number of reported global deaths attributed to COVID-19 passed 6 million overnight, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The symbolic mark was surpassed just days shy of the two-year anniversary of the declaration of a global pandemic March 11, 2020. See data here.
The US accounts for roughly 16% of total reported deaths, followed by Brazil (10%), India (9%), Russia (6%), and Mexico (5%).
More than 445 million total cases have been reported. Experts say both cases and deaths are undercounted due to poor reporting in many areas. Excess death estimates suggest a true death toll (paywall, Economist) ranging from 14 million to 23.5 million.
Meanwhile, the number of new cases reported in the US continues to fall, dropping below 50,000 per day. See updated stats here.
Finally, a trucker convoy protesting COVID-19-related restrictions arrived in Washington, DC, yesterday. Officials said the vehicles circled the Capital Beltway twice before departing without incident.
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At least seven people were killed, including two children, and a number of others injured after tornadoes ripped through central Iowa Saturday. Six of the victims were killed after a twister touched down near the town of Winterset, roughly 20 miles southwest of Des Moines. Estimated as an EF3 system (see overview) with wind gusts above 136 mph, it marked the deadliest tornado in the state since 2008.
Between 25 and 30 homes were destroyed, with the storms dropping baseball-sized hail in some areas. At least 10,000 customers lost power, with the Des Moines airport temporarily shutting down and requiring travelers to shelter in place. The outbreak was rare for early March—the state's tornado season typically peaks in June.
See footage from the ground here.
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