Russian Invasion: Ukrainians Seek Shelter At Metro Stations In Kyiv As Putin Launches 'Military Operation'
The plight of Ukrainians right now is unfortunate, and several images have emerged from the country showing its citizens trying to find shelter at metro stations.
The entire world reluctantly woke up to the news of Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing a military operation in Ukraine with explosions heard soon after across the country.
Right now, every news channel and social media website is full of news coming in from the country that is being attacked by the Russian military force on the orders of President Putin.
The plight of Ukrainians right now is heartbreaking, and several images have emerged from the country showing its citizens trying to find shelter at metro stations. With bags packed and mobile phones in their hands, Ukrainians are filling up metro stations in Kyiv to find safer shelters after the Russian invasion.
World reacts to Russian attack on Ukraine.
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"In the name of humanity, do not allow to start in Europe what could be the worst war since the beginning of the century," UN chief Guterres.
"The world will hold Russia accountable," Biden https://t.co/caHIu9s2r2 pic.twitter.com/4FiJ72mnkw
News agency AFP took to the microblogging website Twitter to share the aforementioned photos with the caption, "People, some carrying bags and suitcases, walk at a metro station in Kyiv early today."
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People, some carrying bags and suitcases, walk at a metro station in Kyiv early today.
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The now-viral images show Ukrainians filling up metro stations in Kyiv with their bags and suitcases in an attempt to flee the turmoil that could follow. From individuals to families with children, there are photos of everyone at metro stations in Ukraine.
"In the name of humanity, do not allow to start in Europe what could be the worst war since the beginning of the century," said UN chief Guterres.
Vladimir Putin's surprise announcement
"I have made the decision of a military operation," Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a surprise TV announcement which was followed by condemnation by other world leaders.
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US President Joe Biden said, "President (Vladimir) Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering."
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"Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring. The world will hold Russia accountable," President Biden added.
A family takes shelter in a metro station in Kyiv as Russia begins military operation in Ukraine.
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Russia's defence ministry says it has neutralised Ukrainian airbases and air defence systems. "Military infrastructure at Ukrainian army air bases has been rendered out of action" pic.twitter.com/sfTCTcu0k7
The news agency also reported that black smoke was seen rising from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv, Ukraine. Ukraine border guards have reported the first death and said Russia's ground forces have crossed into Ukraine from several directions.
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Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv.
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Ukraine has also reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help de-escalate the situation.
"India has a special relationship with Russia and New Delhi can play a more active role in controlling the situation (Russia-Ukraine crisis). We urge PM Narendra Modi to immediately contact Russian President Vladimir Putin and our President Volodymyr Zelensky," Ukrainian Ambassador to India Igor Polikha has said.
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