/r/WorldNews Live Thread for Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Live thread for aggregating news and updates to the Ukraine-Russia crisis of 2022.
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  1. Gunfire was heard on Thursday near the main airport of Boryspil in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv soon after Russia announced a military operation in Ukraine, the Interfax news agency said, citing local media - Reuters
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  3. Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba
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  4. At the UN Security Council meeting just now, the Ukrainian ambassador implores Russia to stop the war, and asks that the Russian Ambassador to relinquish his chairmanship of the council. He adds that "there is no purgatory for war criminals, they go straight to hell."
    In response, the Russian ambassador lies, and claims that Russian aggression is only "at the junta in Kiev", and gavels the meeting adjourned.
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  19. Live stream of UN Security Council meeting, currently chaired by the Russian Federation.
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  22. (Keep in mind that it is also thunderstorming in Mairupol, and this clip features both artillery and lightning)
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  23. US Senator Marco Rubio reports:
    #Russia is now working on: -establishing air superiority via targeted surgical strikes -a pincer movement to trap Ukrainian forces in the east & cut them off from #Kyiv -finally attempt to decapitate Ukrainian govt by targeting govt buildings,leaders & command & control systems
    #Russia’s airborne forces are attempting to take control of the airport in #Kyiv to they can fly in forces to occupy the capitol city An amphibious assault on the key port city of #Mariupol is now underway Ground forces now moving in from Belarus,Crimea & from #Russia
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  24. Overhead missile impacting something midair, Odessa https://twitter.com/Odessa8436/status/1496690479135694849
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  27. CNN (paraphrased):
    Advisor to the Interior Ministry:
    The invasion has begun (these are his words).
    These are missile strikes.
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  29. Blasts heard in Odessa (for those unaware, that's about as far away from Russia as you can get)
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  31. Statement by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine
    The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.
    I will be monitoring the situation from the White House this evening and will continue to get regular updates from my national security team. Tomorrow, I will meet with my G7 counterparts in the morning and then speak to the American people to announce the further consequences the United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia for this needless act of aggression against Ukraine and global peace and security. We will also coordinate with our NATO Allies to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against the Alliance. Tonight, Jill and I are praying for the brave and proud people of Ukraine.
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  32. Massive smoke plume visible in Kharkiv
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  34. Livestream of the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city and close to the Russian border
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  37. The new live thread discussion can be found HERE

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  40. Chilling close from #Putin, clearly aimed at the U.S. & #NATO: “A couple words for those who would be tempted to intervene. #Russia will respond immediately & you’ll have consequences that you’ve never had in your history.”
    Charles Lister
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    Wow - as the UNSC convenes for emergency session, #Putin gives a public address & declares an invasion of #Ukraine to “de-nazify” and “demilitarise” the country. The war has begun — very tough days ahead.
    NEW - massive explosions being reported in #Ukraine’s capital #Kyiv, as well as #Kramatorsk & #Odessa.
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  41. Anti aircraft weapons and explosions currently visible in this stream, located in Kharkiv
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  50. He claims that any bloodshed to come is on the hands of the government in Kyiv. He takes zero responsibility for the deaths so far or the many more to come.
    — Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock)February 24, 2022
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  51. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is undertaking a "special military operation" in Ukraine saying his goal is to demilitarize and denazify the country but not occupy it.
    — Paul Sonne (@PaulSonne)February 24, 2022
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  52. Now that airspace is closed, foreigners stuck in Ukraine who need to leave should call their respective embassies for advice and assistance. For US citizens, the number is +1-606-260-4379
    — Pwn All The Things (@pwnallthethings)February 24, 2022
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  53. Other sources seem to suggest this speech by President Putin is, in fact, new, as it is making new statements compared to the one given two days ago. This thread appears to be translating the remarks:
    Putin giving an emergency speech right now
    — Dmitri Alperovitch (@DAlperovitch)February 24, 2022
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  54. @POTUSis closely monitoring the developments in Ukraine and he will continue receiving regular updates from Jake Sullivan, his National Security Advisor. He also spoke with his UN Ambassador, Linda Thomas Greenfield before the UNSC meeting this evening.
    — Jen Psaki (@PressSec)February 24, 2022
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  55. #Ukraine🇺🇦: latest footage from the front in#Donbass. Sounds of intensified shelling can be heard in the village of Talakivka, east of#Mariupol.pic.twitter.com/7QsuKXJary
    — Thomas van Linge (@ThomasVLinge)February 24, 2022
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  56. Many Ukrainian positions across Mariupol is currently being bombarded by rocket systems.
    — Fuad Alakbarov ⁠⁠ (@DrAlakbarov)February 24, 2022
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  57. The statements from Putin appear to be from an earlier recording. Our apologies for the misstatement.
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  60. President Putin is making an emergency address to Russia right now.
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  61. The UN session live stream can be found here
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  62. The UN Security Council meeting is beginning.
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  63. Unconfirmed:
    The Russian air force’s radio net for bombers reportedly is active.
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  64. 🧵”The Russian disposition of forces suggests that its general staff intends to conduct two major pincer movements into Ukraine. The lesser of the two will advance from the north on the capital, Kyiv. The larger attack will seek to encircle Ukrainian forces near Donbas.”https://t.co/zqsALYi4gg
    — Laura Rozen (@lrozen)February 24, 2022
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  65. Somone in military uniform after everybody run away at Kalanchak outpostpic.twitter.com/NXgWBdyBvo
    — Fuad Alakbarov ⁠⁠ (@DrAlakbarov)February 24, 2022
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  66. Unconfirmed tweets that Russian bombers have begun an attack.
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  67. Footage from Kalanchak checkpoint, which is under Russian attack.

    Ukrainian soldiers and civilians are running away.#Ukrainepic.twitter.com/G2b2gWTkiF
    — Fuad Alakbarov ⁠⁠ (@DrAlakbarov)February 24, 2022
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  68. Update: initial reports of attacks at border checkpoints in Crimea by Russian ground forces - livestream video is now down, missile strikes landing in Mariupol.
    — Patrick Fox (@RealCynicalFox)February 24, 2022
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  69. Senator Marco Rubio is suggesting that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun. He is currently vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
    In the hours to come#Russiawill
    -conduct strikes on air defense systems
    -move to cut off#Kyivfrom eastern#Ukraine
    -move to cut off Ukraine’s military forces on the line of contact in the east to prevent them from falling back to defend Kyiv
    — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio)February 24, 2022
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  70. ⚠️ Per NOTAM, flights by civil aircraft are now restricted inside Ukraine.pic.twitter.com/vJf6MCWXks
    — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24)February 24, 2022
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  71. Screen cap of a cam feed:
    Explosions are heard in Ukraine port city of Mariupolpic.twitter.com/hMx7LDuOS1
    — Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1)February 24, 2022
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  72. ABC News:
    Russian military leaders have gone to command center
    In another indication that an invasion of Ukraine may be very close to taking place, Russian military leaders have gone to their command center, and cyberattacks are underway, according to a U.S. official.
    Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, believes any invasion has to happen during the night, the official said.
    -ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz
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  73. According to locals, shelling is happening in Mariupol.#Ukraine
    — Fuad Alakbarov ⁠⁠ (@DrAlakbarov)February 24, 2022
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  76. US calling out Russian pretexts in real time:https://t.co/IVVhMyTxsw
    — Kylie Atwood (@kylieatwood)February 24, 2022
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  77. Video posted tonight from Crimea, per video author. Caption says, "Hundreds of vehicles go to the border with Ukraine."pic.twitter.com/DzHnJSEU1Z
    — Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter)February 24, 2022
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  78. Surreal night in Kyiv. Everyone glued to their phones, trying to figure out what's next as Russian troops approach the border. After Russian recognition of DNR/LNR people increasingly understand that everything is on the table.
    — Neil Hauer (@NeilPHauer)February 24, 2022
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  79. This was reportedly in Kharkiv airport
    BREAKING: Tractors blocking runways in eastern Ukraine to prevent the landing of enemy aircraft - ZN
    — BNO News (@BNONews)February 24, 2022
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  80. Per reporting on the ground, CNN correspondent Frederik Pleitgen reports that he observed military vehicles in the Belgorod region (near the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv) with their license plates backwards or turned around, possibly to mask movements.
    "This is a significant development." -@erinburnettreports that Russia has banned civil aircraft from airspace around northeastern Ukraine, while@fpleitgenCNNgives an update on Russian troop movement on the ground.pic.twitter.com/ZLb72tJSOA
    — OutFrontCNN (@OutFrontCNN)February 24, 2022
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  81. Television in Russian-held Eastern Ukraine (Donetsk) is now claiming that Ukrainian forces are shelling them. Any of these manufactured reports could be the trigger for Russia’s full-force attack.
    — Frida Ghitis (@FridaGhitis)February 24, 2022
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  83. In the full clip, while Secretary Blinken does confirm that he has reason to believe Russia could attack tonight, when pressed on this question again, he does not confirm a specific time and date.
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  90. Evening Recap, February 23, 2022:
    A lot of activity has picked up, mostly in the PM since our update last night.
    • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made another televised speech just an hour or so ago, where he indicated that an invasion by Russia had been approved (though there is ambiguity as to whether this suggests it will be carried out). He made a direct appeal to Russians asking them to find a way to avoid a war, but also indicating that the Ukrainian people were ready for war if it were to happen. This appears to be the first time President Zelensky has directly confirmed the prospect of a potential war.
    • Ukrainian officials also took the relatively unusual step of directly calling out what they called a false flag attempt in Crimea. The foreign minister and military intelligence accounts on Twitter both stated that Russia was attempting to use an explosion at the Titan chemical plant near the border between Russian-occupied Crimea and Ukraine as a pretext for a wider invasion, stating that Ukraine would not attempt to sabotage this plant with an explosion and also noting that workers had been evacuated already.
    • Ukraine's parliament approved a national state of emergency which went into effect 2 hours ago at midnight in Kyiv. Kyiv's mayor has also declared a local state of emergency to coordinate with the national government and military, and airports across Eastern Ukraine were closed until 7AM.
    • Russia has declared a NOTAM on its border with Eastern Ukraine, a notification warning airmen of hazardous conditions.
    • The self-declared and Russian-recognized Donetsk and Luhansk/Lugansk People's Republics both made appeals to Russia to aid in their defense. Certain unconfirmed social media reports suggest that they believe an escalation was imminent on Thursday. Both the DNR and LNR claim territory beyond the line of conflict to encompass the entirety of the Donetsk and Luhansk/Lugansk oblasts.
    • Ukraine made an emergency appeal to the UN Security Council, which will meet to discuss the matter. Russia currently holds the rotating chairmanship.
    • Cyber attacks hit a number of Ukrainian institutions as well as government websites in the morning. These attacks appear to have resumed recently. Cell service from at least one provider in Donetsk (controlled by the pro-Russian separatist Donetsk People's Republic) was temporarily down.
    The mood is apparently much more somber tonight, with a rumor in Kyiv that hostilities would commence at 4AM local time (it's currently almost 2:30AM there). Shelling continues in the Donbas and US officials earlier today said they believed that Russia had quite nearly all its pieces in place for a full scale invasion of Ukraine to commence.
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  97. "To the Ukrainian people, to President Zelensky, this evening, I reiterate our support, our attachment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. In economic and financial matters, in terms of defensive equipment, France will continue to provide its support."
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  99. NOTAM referring to a "Notice to Airmen"
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  108. Ukrainian President Zelensky is giving a live address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUjHRSr2I88
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