Article updated
25.02.2022.
According to the Ukrainian Truth: Russian tanks are heading towards Kiev
Ukrainian forces blew up the bridge near Ivanovo to stop the Russian column.
Ivankov is halfway from the border to Kiev.
“According to our information, the enemy has identified me as target number one. My family is target number two. They want to destroy Ukraine politically by destroying the head of state, "said the President of Ukraine
Zelensky also said that, according to preliminary data, 137 Ukrainian citizens, including 10 officers, were killed in the Russian attack on Thursday. 316 people were injured.
24.02.2022.
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said his worst fears had come true and that all warnings of a Russian invasion had proved tragically accurate.
“Bombs fall on innocent people. Massive invasion is taking place by land, air and sea. This is not some distant country that we don't know much about, ”Johnson said.
Johnson called the Russian attack "Putin's hideous and barbaric gamble" that "should end in failure."
Alexei Arestovich, adviser to the head of the Chancellery of the President of Ukraine, said that more than 40 soldiers have been killed so far as a result of missile attacks by the Russian army.
Ukraine severed all diplomatic relations with Russia
On Facebook, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs:
"In the Chernihiv region, the enemy was stopped."
At the same time, heavy fighting is taking place in the direction of Kharkiv and in the area of Joint Forces Operations, where the enemy has suffered losses in manpower and equipment.
The President of Ukraine called on those who could participate in the country's defense to report to the mobilization center. "I am asking you to donate blood for wounded soldiers and civilians"
As reported by all news services, today in the morning Russia launched missile attacks on the infrastructure and border guards of Ukraine. The state border of Ukraine was attacked by Russian troops from Russia and Belarus.
Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland strongly condemns the unprecedented military attack on Ukraine.
The Russian Federation consciously made a decision to destroy the foundations of modern security architecture and attempt to change borders by force, which cannot be accepted in the XNUMXst century. Poland, in cooperation with its allies, will undertake all actions provided for by international law to support Ukraine and stop Russian aggression. "
Due to the military actions in Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against any travel to Ukraine. Polish citizens staying in Ukraine should leave its territory immediately.
The Committee for National Security and Defense Affairs instructed the Permanent Representative to NATO to apply for the activation of Art. 4 of the Washington Treaty. Ambassador T. Szatkowski, together with a group of allies, submitted a relevant request to the NATO Secretary General.
Article 4 of NATO reads: "The Parties shall consult each other whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of either Party is threatened."
Ukraine: Russia's non-precedent attack
“Russia has carried out attacks on our military infrastructure, on our border guards. Explosions were heard in many cities in Ukraine, said President Zelensky.
The President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, announced the imposition of martial law.
Announcement by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
– I strongly condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine – says Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
- The attack is unjustified, unprovoked and irresponsible. This is a clear violation of international law. Our thoughts go to those who have already suffered too much from this conflict and fear that tomorrow will be much worse, says Foreign Minister Huitfeldt.
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