Global National: April 18, 2022 | Deadly attack strikes Lviv as Russia escalates assault on Ukraine

On this episode of Global National: Once viewed as a safe haven for Ukrainians, Russian missile strikes have killed at least seven people in Lviv, as Russia expands its attacks. As Redmond Shannon reports, civilians are increasingly worried nowhere is safe. WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.

As Russian forces also close in on Mariupol, Ukraine, there are now concerns the Russian military may have captured Canadians holed up inside the city's Azovstal steel plant. Abigail Bimman explains why their options for help may be limited and how Russia could end up exploiting those people.

In France, the presidential election is a close race between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. Eric Sorensen explains why NATO allies are worried about Le Pen winning and how the election results could have major implications for the war in Ukraine.

Back in Canada, a new survey by the Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians aren't keeping their faith, with only 18 per cent identifying as religiously committed. Others say some religions are harmful to society. Mike Drolet explains why more Canadians are losing their religion.

Family and friends are mourning the death of Karanveer Sahota. The 16-year-old Edmonton boy is among a growing number of students killed in school-related violence across Canada recently. Heather Yourex-West explains how tragedies like this are spurring more demands for action against bullying, how the pandemic may be worsening the mental health of teenagers and who's more vulnerable.

And five weeks after the “Ever Forward” got itself stuck in the mud in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, the massive container ship has finally been freed. Jackson Proskow explains the expensive undertaking to refloat the enormous boat and why inconvenienced customers might have to foot some of the bill.

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