Ukraine conflict: Russian forces invade after Putin TV declaration

Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 1670 Views |

Russian forces have launched a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, crossing its borders and bombing targets near big cities.

In a pre-dawn TV statement Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia did not plan to occupy Ukraine and demanded that its military lay down their arms.

Moments later, attacks were reported on Ukrainian military targets.

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