Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022

[cujenn81]

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.

 

[Dontknow?]

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

 

[otto]

I also heard on BBC World News TV that all men between ages of 18 and 60 were banned at the border by Ukraine authority to protect the country. Will look for a link.

Look at the line up leaving cities, at gas stations and borders.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photo...-cities-fall-under-attack-by-russia-1.6362604

 

[whitelilac]

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I also heard on BBC World News TV that all men between ages of 18 and 60 were banned at the border by Ukraine authority to protect the country. Will look for a link.

Look at the line up leaving cities, at gas stations and borders.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photo...-cities-fall-under-attack-by-russia-1.6362604

3 hr 59 min ago
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.
Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine

 

[PommyMommy]

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.

 

[passionflower]

I keep praying!!!!

 

[Dontknow?]

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


Christopher Miller
@ChristopherJM

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.

 

[zencompass]

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.

He is stoic and to hear what he says is heartbreaking.

 

[PommyMommy]

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.

 

[PommyMommy]

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


[URL='https://mobile.twitter.com/ksvarnon/status/1497055102762426371']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.[/URL]

 

[Dontknow?]

“Russia’s response will be immediate and will lead you to such consequences as you have never before experienced in your history,” he said.

Sounds too familiar...

 

[otto]

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.

He is stoic and to hear what he says is heartbreaking.

Is this the country where they elected a man who played president on comedy TV to be president? If so, he should be stoic while figuring out how to get out of it without further loss of life.

 

[whitelilac]

This is a nightmare, just horrific. People living in fear, fleeing from their homes and livelihoods or massed together in subways with their children and pets.
For what? A megalomaniac's desires.

Haven't we learned something from 2 years of Covid? That we as human beings are all in this together, wanting survival, safety and peace?

It's so upsetting and senseless.

 

[PommyMommy]

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."

 

[whitelilac]

“Russia’s response will be immediate and will lead you to such consequences as you have never before experienced in your history,” he said.

Sounds too familiar...

Frightening and alarming statement....he's lost his mind.
Even his own people are demonstrating in the streets.

 

[PommyMommy]

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

 

[cujenn81]

Is this the country where they elected a man who played president on comedy TV to be president? If so, he should be stoic while figuring out how to get out of it without further loss of life.

By all accounts, Zelensky has displayed a tremendous amount of courage and bravery throughout this entire crisis. The faith and support he’s shown to his country and its people, in addition to his unwillingness to abandon them, is nothing short of admirable.

 

[PommyMommy]

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

 

[otto]

The Ukraine might become occupied like WW2 Netherlands. The Dutch could live freely during occupation as long as they gave everything they owned to the Germans, spoke German, and did as the Germans said. During the French Revolution, the Dutch were also occupied. At that time, they had to speak French (1810-1813).

If Ukraine is annexed and occupied, and men aged 18 - 60 are banned from leaving the country, what becomes of the people of Ukraine after invasion from Russia becomes an Iron Curtain?

 

[Dontknow?]

Just wish our country could do more or what they want to do but this taking over the nuclear plant puts a damper on a lot of strategies. jmo But there will be a way! I've got faith in it.