Russia launched a “military syringe” in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of a “special military operation” in Ukraine.
To protect people who “are subjected to abuse, genocide by the Kiev regime,” Putin said, Russia will seek “the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine.” Ukraine called it a “war of conquest”.
The US and UK have already described Russia’s actions as an attack on Ukraine. There are reports of explosions near Kiev and in areas of other Ukrainian cities.
At 5:30 am Moscow time, Russian TV channels reviewed Putin’s appeal. He said that Russia began civil liability, as the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics asked for help.
On Monday, the President of Russia approved the independence of the United States, on Tuesday the Federation Council agreed to the use of Russian troops abroad. Late in the evening of February 23, the appeals of the head of the DPR and LPR were published, providing them with military assistance.
“Dear comrades”
“My decision on a specific trade operation,” Putin said in a televised address. “Its goal is to protect people who have been stretched for eight years, suffering from bullying, genocide by the Kiev region. And for this, we will strive for the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine. And also to the lost court of those who fell victim to a bloody incident against civilians, including citizens of the Russian Federation.”
The President said that Russia’s plans do not include the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
It is also processed for the citizens of Ukraine.
“Today’s events are not covered by a desire to infringe on the interests of the Ukrainian people,” Putin said. “Our actions are self-defense against the removal of a threat to us. No matter how difficult it is, I urge you to understand this.”
He issues the Ukrainian military to lay down their arms: “Dear comrades, your grandfathers did not fight the Nazis for today’s neo-Nazis to seize power in Ukraine. I urge you to immediately lay down your arms and go home to your families.”
The president’s televised address lasted 27 minutes, he recalled the expansion of NATO in the East, recalled the collapse of the USSR and the violation of the “balance of power” in the world, similar to the Great Patriotic War.
Kyiv, Kharkov, Odessa
Literally a few minutes after sending Putin’s message, explosions began in various Ukrainian cities – Kyiv, Kharkov, Odessa, Kherson and others. Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the Security Council of Ukraine, confirmed that attacks on military and infrastructure facilities are taking place. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared martial law in the country.
RIA Novosti was transferred to the Russian Ministry of Defense that high-precision means can be used from the construction of military infrastructure, air defense facilities, civil airfields and aviation of the Ukrainian army. It says that Ukraine does not strike at cities. The CNN channel, citing its source in the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, reported “hundreds of cases” due to missile strikes.
Air communication over Ukraine is closed. Civil air traffic over the southern regions of Russia, bordering Ukraine, has also been closed, according to data from the Flightradar24 website. Aircraft do not fly over the Smolensk, Kaluga, Tula, Bryansk, Orel, Lipetsk, Kursk, Oryol, Tambov, Voronezh, Belgorod, Volgograd, Rostov regions, Stavropol and partly Krasnodar Territory.
“This is a war of conquest”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that “Putin unleashed a war against.” “Strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities continue. This is a war of conquest,” he tweeted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also treated to the people of the country.
“We are introducing martial law on the territory of our state,” Zelensky said. “A minute ago, I held talks with President Biden.
“Today, you, each of you, need calmness. If possible, please stay at home. We are working. The army is working. The entire security and defense sector of Ukraine is working. I, the National Security and Defense Council, the Cabinet of Envelopment of Ukraine will be in touch with you all the time. I I will get in touch with the president again. Don’t panic,” Ukraine said.