carrying willows, instead of palms, per the orthodox tradition. it s supposed to be a celebration of jesus s return to jerusalem, but there is little joy in this congregation. ukrainian officials say this city will be a decisive battleground in russia s imminent defensive in the donbas re region. the streets are getting emptier, as the fatephyting gets closer. those still here are are being urged to leave. the air-raid siren is an unrelenting wail. we have heard a steady stream of booms coming from that way, in the distance. but as you can see, people here are just used to it. the children continue to play. the adults tday strong. this group is awaiting an
donbas is about to begin in the near future. and we visited one of the towns that will be very much in the crosshairs. at the cathedral in slovensk. we ask for your mercy, lord. please hear us. they have gathered here for orthodox palm sunday, carrying willows instead of palms, per the orthodox tradition. it is supposed to be a celebration of jesus s return to jerusalem. but there is little joy in this congregation. ukrainian officials say this city will be a decisive battleground in russia s imminent offensive in the donbas region. the streets are getting emptier as the fighting gets closer. those still here are being urged
city will be a decisive battleground in russia s imminent offensive in the donbas region. the streets are getting emptier as the fighting gets closer. those still here are being urged to leave. the air raid siren is an unrelenting wail. you can t hear it because the sirens are so loud but we ve heard a steady stream of booms coming from that way in the distance, but as you can see, people here are just used to it. the children continue to play. the adults try to stay strong. this group is awaiting an evacuation bus to the safety of western ukraine. tells us she s taking the grandchildren to lviv. the mother died three years ago. you hear what s happening here, she says. my husband is still at home. his health isn t good enough to make the journey. her granddaughter offers some
offensive. reporter: at the alexander cathedral, an ardent prayer from worshipers under the shadow of russia s war. we ask for your mercy, lord. please hear us. they have gathered here for orthodox palm sunday, carrying willows instead of palms per the orthodox tradition. it s supposed to be a celebration of jesus return to jerusalem. but there is little joy in this congregation. ukrainian officials say this city will be a decisive battleground in russia s imminent offensive in the donbas region. the streets are getting emptier as the fighting gets closer. those still here are being urged to leave. the air raid siren is an
her killer who they believe is a homeless man as well. in a separate case, l.a. police arresting a homeless man in the deadly attack on a nurse at a bus stop. lots to discuss with the former police commissioner of new york city, bill bratton, author. commissioner, good to see you. wish it was under different circumstances. thank you for talking about this important issue. officials point to a number of causes, including the pandemic, homelessness, drug use, mental illness. at the same time, the streets are emptier at night without as many office workers, people who don t feel safe. you were the top cop both in new york city and los angeles. give us a reality check here. what s going on, commissioner? it s criminal justice system that s a mess. it s dysfunctional. it s not doing what it s supposed to do, which is basically prosecute those who are committing crimes.