Russia appears to have been striking military targets over much of Ukraine overnight. Here’s a map of the reported targets of Russia’s military onslaught:
A rough map of areas that have been reportedly struck by Russian forces in the last two hours. These strikes shouldn't be considered confirmed and this map shouldn't be considered comprehensive. https://t.co/FOlKRYiNeP pic.twitter.com/3CBMGZi4C1
— Nathan Ruser (@Nrg8000) February 24, 2022
According to reports, as of over an hour ago, Ukraine says that at least 40 of their soldiers and 10 civilians have been killed:
More than 50 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians were killed and explosions were heard from Kyiv to Odessa and throughout the contested Donbas region as Russia launched a bloody invasion of neighboring Ukraine early Thursday, according to officials in the embattled capital.
The deaths, which reportedly included more than 40 soldiers and at least 10 civilians, were the first to occur after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” within Ukraine. It was not clear how or where the people died, though Russia claimed its troops met little or no resistance as they moved in.
Ukraine claims to have shot down multiple Russian aircraft:
UPDATE: Ukrainian military now claims to have shot down 5 planes and 1 helicopter in the Luhansk region. https://t.co/k1viNbj5xW
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) February 24, 2022
Ukraine also claims to have destroyed four Russian tanks and killed 50 troops:
Ukraine's military said it has destroyed four Russian tanks on a road near Kharkiv, killed 50 troops near a town in Luhansk region and downed six Russian warplanes in the east.
— Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) February 24, 2022
Clearly the war is raging. Speaking of tanks, here’s video of Russian tanks moving into Ukraine:
Meanwhile, Biden is said to be ready to roll out more sanctions:
BREAKING: BIDEN CONVENED NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING OVER UKRAINE, SANCTIONS EXPECTED ON RUSSIA
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) February 24, 2022
And he’s set to speak at 12:30 on this:
Biden will speak on the #UkraineCrisis at 12:30pm today, according to the new White House guidance.
— Leo Shane III (@LeoShane) February 24, 2022
Last night he tweeted that the world will hold Russia accountable:
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.
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 24, 2022
So how about starting with the destruction of his new pipeline?
Here’s a video roundup of explosions and fighting around Ukraine:
VIDEO: Fighter jet fires air to ground missile into residential area. Location so-far unknown.pic.twitter.com/5mOxPun32e
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) February 24, 2022
BREAKING: Huge explosion following Russian strike on airbase at Melitopol. – @ThomasVLinge pic.twitter.com/Y98OACoeB4
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) February 24, 2022
UKRAINE: A Russian helicopter has been shot down in the Kyiv region. At least one parachute can be seen. pic.twitter.com/euG9VVhLAg
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) February 24, 2022
JUST IN – Ukraine-Russian jets dogfight near Kyiv, Ukraine.pic.twitter.com/Q5eRsF5ioG
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) February 24, 2022
PHOTO: Ukrainian military An-26 transport aircraft shot down in the Kyiv region between the village Zhukivtsi and Trypillya of Obukhiv district. There were 14 people on board, 5 people dead. pic.twitter.com/0vRk3PC0MO
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) February 24, 2022
MORE: At least 1 Russian Ka-52 helicopter appears to have been damaged and forced down during the attack.pic.twitter.com/GX1MERp0Pq
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) February 24, 2022
VIDEO: Footage of a Russian helicopter-borne assault on Hostomel town in Kyiv Oblast – @Caucasuswar pic.twitter.com/DImELO2lqA
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) February 24, 2022
Russia takes over Ukrainian airport around Kyiv: