Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022 **Media Thread** NO DISCUSSION

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Extraordinary virtual summit of NATO Heads of State and Government

NATO Heads of State and Government will meet via secure teleconference on Friday 25 February 2022, to discuss the security situation in and around Ukraine.

The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg. He will brief the press after the meeting, from NATO Headquarters.

 

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But before the invasion, the plan was that he would relocate to Lviv in western Ukraine, which is about 50 miles from the Polish border. U.S. officials discussed Ukrainian president leaving capital if Russia attacks

 

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12 min ago
Heavy explosions heard in central Kyiv

From CNN's Tim Lister

A CNN team in the Ukrainian capital reported hearing two large blasts in central Kyiv and a third loud explosion in the distance early on Friday.

Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine

 

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Ukrainian officials say they reclaimed an airport outside Kyiv that had been seized by Russian forces, ABC and Axios report
The Ukrainian Parliament said the Antonov Airport, located outside of Kyiv, is now "fully under the control" of Ukrainian troops, ABC News reports. On Thursday, local officials said Russian helicopters attacked the international airport, and the Interior Ministry later confirmed that Russian troops had seized control of the facility. Airborne troops were filmed on the ground patrolling the perimeter by a CNN reporter.
Photo via @Telegraph

https://twitter.com/i/events/1496817491569364996

 

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13 min ago
Kyiv hit with cruise or ballistic missiles, Ukrainian government adviser says

Ukraine's capital was targeted with missile fire early on Friday local time, according to an adviser to the country's government.

"Strikes on Kyiv with cruise or ballistic missiles continued," Anton Gerashchenko, adviser to Ukraine's head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, told reporters via text message.
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https://twitter.com/ikhurshudyan/status/1497042194662051843?s=21

Ukrainian Interior Ministry says it shot down a Russian aircraft.

ETA: Tweet posted by verified Washington Post correspondent.

 

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The Kyiv Independent@KyivIndependent·58m️Russian forces hold hostage staff of Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during a briefing, citing “credible” reports.
Russia seized control of Chornobyl earlier on Feb. 24.

https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent/with_replies

 

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Ukrainian males aged 18-60 are banned from leaving the country, Zelensky says in new declaration

From CNN's Tamara Qiblawi and Caroll Alvardo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered a general military mobilization.

In a declaration signed late Thursday, Zelensky said that "in order to ensure the defense of the state, maintaining combat and mobilization readiness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations," a broad-based mobilization was ordered, including in the capital, Kyiv and all Ukraine's major cities.
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Belaaz News on Twitter
WHITE HOUSE: President Biden will meet with NATO leaders at 9:00 AM Friday, in an extraordinary virtual summit to discuss the security situation in and around Ukraine.7:26 PM · Feb 24, 2022·Twitter for iPhone

Russia-Ukraine war: Actor Sean Penn in Ukraine to continue filming documentary on Russian invasion - World News (indiatoday.in)
“Sean Penn demonstrates the courage that many others, especially western politicians lack,” the president’s office wrote on Facebook. “The director specially came to Kiev to record all the events that are currently happening in Ukraine and to tell the world the truth about Russia’s invasion of our country.”

NATO leaves Black Sea exposed as Russia invades Ukraine | Reuters
As NATO scrambles to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a major exposed flank is the Black Sea. Despite a stated resolve to deter Russia, the alliance has failed to prevent it from building a presence in the area.

A key reason: divisions among members over whether to challenge Russia’s navy in the area, resulting in a lack of a coherent and meaningful Black Sea NATO strategy, according to Reuters interviews with diplomats, intelligence officials and security sources from NATO members as well as military strategists, retired military commanders and shipping industry officials.

Free Press Journal on Twitter
137 Ukrainians killed so far, says President Zelenskyy, orders general mobilization #RussiaUkraineConflict #Ukraine

FedEx suspends services to and from Ukraine (wdam.com)
FedEx says the safety of its team members is its top priority. For updates on FedEx’s Ukraine service suspension, click here.

 

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Christopher Miller@ChristopherJM·32m️Ukrainian Interior Ministry adviser Anton Gerashenko shared this video purportedly showing air defense systems take out a Russian aircraft over Kyiv’s Darnitsky region moments ago. Other explosions heard and reported around the capital.

https://twitter.com/ChristopherJM/status/1497043832168493067?s=20&t=PW-ZnYIBwCt83adttOKoZg


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Photos via Anton Gerashenko of Ukraine’s interior ministry showing the apartment block on fire and being put out by emergency workers and part of what looks like a missile or aircraft.

Video: Zelensky Says He Is Russia’s ‘Target No. 1’ (Video on @washington Post)
This is a must-see video of President Zelensky speaking a short while ago.

 

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Arab News on Twitter
#BREAKING: Ukrainian border post in Zaporizhzhya region hit by missile strike, casualties reported: Ukraine Border guard service http://arab.news/vghyq

Justin Ling on Twitter (Video)
This is the sky above Kyiv.

Large Explosions Heard in Kyiv, Capital City of Ukraine (businessinsider.com)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said he was the number one target but said, "I stay in the capital, I stay with my people."

"They want to destroy Ukraine politically by destroying the Head of State," Zelensky added."We also have information that enemy sabotage groups have entered Kyiv. That's why I am asking Kyivites very much: be careful, follow the rules of curfew."

On Thursday, some Ukrainians took to the subways — which act as bomb shelters — for safety from attacks.

 

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ESPN on Twitter
Former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Ukraine's capital of Kyiv, plans to take up arms to defend against Russia's invasion along with his brother, Wladimir. More: https://es.pn/3sg25vX


Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon on Twitter
Vitali is Mayor of Kyiv, which is suffering from Russian missile fire. The Klitschko Brothers’ father was a first responder at Chernobyl. Their family has already sacrificed for Ukraine, and clearly, is willing to do so again.

 

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Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian aircraft over Kyiv - The Jerusalem Post (jpost.com)
Ukrainian forces downed an enemy aircraft over Kyiv in the early hours of Friday, which then crashed into a residential building and set it on fire, said Anton Herashchenko, an adviser to the interior minister.

It was unclear whether the aircraft was manned. Herashchenko wrote on Telegram that a nine-story residential building was on fire.

Three people were injured in the aftermath, one of which is in critical condition, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

Over 200 Jammu and Kashmir students stuck in Ukraine - Hindustan Times
More than 200 students from J&K who are pursuing various courses are currently stranded in different cities of Ukraine. Back home their parents are not only worried but want them back, especially after war broke out in the region.

The parents have urged the Central government to take steps that will safeguard the lives of their children and are now concerned about how to connect with them in case internet and telephone services to the region get snapped.

"A little bit scared" | English teacher from Knoxville staying in Ukraine despite invasion | wbir.com
Although the invasion may scare him and his neighbors, McKracken said he has no plans on leaving. Yet, he is still preparing in case the situation takes a turn and becomes worse.

"One of the things I did today was pack my 'worry bag,'" he said. "Documents and a change of clothes. And I hope I don't have to use it."

 

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WION on Twitter
Russian troops capture Antonov airfield located 38 kms away from Ukraine's capital Kyiv.@SaroyaHem brings you this report
#RussiaUkraineConflict Watch more: https://wionews.com/videos

Axios on Twitter
As Ukraine mobilizes to fight off Russian forces, Ukrainians are struggling to seek safety and rushing to evacuate under martial law.
Go deeper https://trib.al/myBswVq8:15 PM · Feb 24, 2022·SocialFlow

In photos: How Russia's attack is unfolding in Ukraine (axios.com)

Data: The New York Times and Reuters; Mapbox/OSCE; Map: Will Chase and Jared Whalen/Axios

 

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President Zelenskyy's, speech to the Russian people [English subtitles]

 

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‘Ultimate test of brinksmanship’: US preps for high-stakes proxy war against Russia in Ukraine | Washington Examiner
“Putin has made a lot with a little, but now that he has 100% revealed himself, our assets outnumber his, and I think we need to begin to employ those,” House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat, said during a Thursday event with the Wilson Center. “This is now a full-on conflict even if we're not actually shooting at each other.”

Putin invoked his nuclear warheads and other “cutting-edge weapons” while announcing the Russian assault on Ukraine, as he vowed “defeat and ominous consequences” if anyone should “directly attack our country.” President Joe Biden has vowed that American troops “will not be engaged in the conflict with Russia in Ukraine,” but he has received “a menu of options for the U.S. to carry out massive cyberattacks” to interfere with the Russian offensive, according to NBC.

“We need to be more aggressive in the cyber and the information warfare arena,” Smith said.

That assessment derives from bipartisan suspicions that Putin might not be content with the subjugation of Ukraine, a misgiving stoked by the fact that he justified the operation in part by arguing that it is “the historical destiny of Russia and its peoples” in the states “on the outskirts of the former empire” to be unified.

“If this is relatively easy for Putin ... he’s not going to stop. And I do believe the Baltics should be incredibly nervous,” Waltz said. “The crown jewels [of the Russian Empire] were Belarus, Ukraine, the Baltics. And he [would have] two out of the three.”

 

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Ragıp Soylu on Twitter (Video)

Look at the size of anti-war protestors in St Petersburg, Russia. Wow
9:52 AM · Feb 24, 2022

 

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Sumit Chaudhary on Twitter
#bridge blown up in the #Kiev direction to prevent the advance of Russian troops to the #Ukraine capital. #Ukrainian #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineConflict


Kevin Rothrock on Twitter
Turkish officials confirm that Ukraine formally requested that Russian warships be denied passage through the Bosphorus & Dardanelles straits. Ankara says it can close the straits to warships, but Russia would retain the right to return its fleet to base.

 

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Ragıp Soylu on Twitter
Russian businesses lost $39 billion on the first day of the military operation in Ukraine - Bloomberg

In photos: Protesters around the world rally against Russian invasion of Ukraine (axios.com)

Free Press Journal on Twitter (Video)
#Watch: #Video of #Russia’s #AirAssault on #Ukraine goes #Viral

NorCal resident in Ukraine evacuates country amid Russia crisis | YourCentralValley.com
A Napa man and his girlfriend evacuating from Ukraine should soon be arriving at the Polish border.

That is according to his mother who has been keeping in touch with him from their home here in the Bay Area.

How long has the Bay Area resident in Ukraine been on the road?

“They’ve been on the road since basically the attack started. I forget exactly what hour that was,” said DA-S who is the mother of the Napa man evacuating Ukraine.

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