Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine and started a massive military attack, with claims of explosions and missile strikes in key towns. President Putin declared war on Ukraine in a pre-dawn TV speech, stating he wants the country “demilitarisation and denazification.”
Russia has stated that it has no intention of occupying Ukraine and has asked that the troops lay down their guns. Missile attacks and explosions have been confirmed in various sections of Ukraine, while Russian soldiers have entered the country in many spots.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen” https://t.co/4WLxzoerVX pic.twitter.com/tGIHBQqBcc
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According to police, seven individuals are confirmed to have been murdered in Russian strikes, with another 19 persons still missing. Putin made it plain in his broadcast remarks that he regards Ukraine as a danger to Russian security.
Ukraine has proclaimed a state of martial law throughout the country. In the early encounters, they claim to have shot down a helicopter and 5 Russian planes. President Volodymyr Zelensky said “No panic. We’re strong. We’re ready for anything. We’ll defeat everyone because we are Ukraine,” He had made one last attempt to avoid conflict ahead of Russia’s invasion, warning that Russia may start “a massive war in Europe” and encouraging Russian civilians to resist it.
