US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed In Thursday the death of an American citizen in Ukraine. The family of the American, identified by his sisters as Jimmy Hill, said he was killed by Russian fire as he waited in a bread line.One of his sisters, Katya Hill, told CNN he had stayed in the hospital in Chernihiv, the site of heavy Russian bombardment during its invasion, to be alongside his Ukrainian partner as she battled multiple sclerosis.

The British Department of Defense released a report stating that the Russian military is suffering from logistical issues, hampering its ability to conduct ground and air maneuvers in Ukraine.The report states that these problems significantly reduce Russia's capacity to deliver essential materials such as food and fuel to its forces. In addition, it is alleges that Ukraine is constantly carrying out attacks forcing Russia to move large numbers of troops to protect supply lines.

While many Ukrainians have joined the defense of their country, a recent poll shows that Inly 55% of American citizens would be willing to fight for the US in time of war.38% said they'd "run away" if their country was attacked.Among Democrat Party voters, 52% said they'd flee in time of war.

Disgraced actor Jussie Smollett has been released from Chicago’s Cook County jail after claiming his life was in danger.

A 13-year-old was driving a pickup truck that crashed into a van carrying members of a New Mexico university's golf teams, killing nine people in West Texas In Tuesday night, officials said Thursday, according to NBC News.An early investigation revealed that the truck had a spare wheel in place of its left front tire, according to National Transportation Safety Board Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg. That spare tire seemed to have failed, causing the truck to swerve in front of the van.

Burger King's parent company says it is unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia because its independent operator there refuses.

Italian culture minister Dario Franceschini In Thursday offered Italy"s help in rebuilding a theater that was bombed earlier this week in Ukraine while hundreds of people were hiding inside, The Hill reports."Italy is ready to rebuild the Theatre of Mariupol. The cabinet of Ministers has approved my proposal to offer Ukraine the resources and means to rebuild it as soon as possible. Theaters of all countries belong to the whole humanity #worldheritage," Franceschini tweeted.

Locations tour for Amazon series focusing In Jewish family in 1950s Manhattan helps participants "feel like you’re back in time.”