Ukrainians awoke to sound of explosions but by the time sirens of war sounded, it was almost too late to leave
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Ukrainians awoke to sound of explosions but by the time sirens of war sounded, it was almost too late to leave

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Vladimir Putin had barely finished speaking when the first explosions were heard in Kyiv. In Maidan Square — a symbol of Ukraine's independence — a series of distant bangs could be heard, followed by a much bigger boom. The beautiful, historic and energetic capital of Ukraine was under attack by Russian rockets: Kyiv would never be the same again. Russia has invaded Ukraine: Here's what you need to know Photo shows Vladimir Putin surrounded by Russian military generals in uniform Following months of warnings from the US and allies, Russian President Vladimir Putin has finally pulled the trigger on a military operation in Ukraine. Heavy traffic is seen on a road heading out of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, as Russian military operation begins, in Ukraine, February 24, 2022.

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