Around 11:30 a.m. local time, Russia led by President Vladimir Putin launched an attack, declaring war on Ukraine.
It is common knowledge that the Russia-Ukraine crisis has dragged on for the past few weeks until it caused world economic markets to be in turmoil.
Internet users in particular have called this crisis ‘World War 3’.
To better understand the current situation, you can read a brief chronology of the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Ukraine held a special meeting with the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) in the early morning local time.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a peace deal between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin had not been achieved.
The Russian government banned any rapid civilian entry along the Ukrainian border shortly after some military assets began entering Ukraine.
See the moment Ukraine's U.N. ambassador learned that Russia had invaded his country-and immediately called into question whether Putin's nation should be allowed to remain in an entity meant for "peace-loving states." https://t.co/yn2tc4WLsT pic.twitter.com/DaGfrI8sL6
- CBS News (@CBSNews) February 24, 2022
Putin declared war on Ukraine by bombing around Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Mariupol and Odessa.
Explosions were reported in cities throughout Ukraine early Thursday morning, signaling that a full-scale Russian invasion had begun. Here is a map tracking where attacks have been confirmed. https://t.co/4n2HEocdsq
- The New York Times (@nytimes) February 24, 2022
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba issued a statement that Putin was launching a ‘full-scale war’ soon.
Ukrainian airspace was closed after Russia carried out a series of explosions in its major cities.
Ukraine declared ‘martial law’ or a state of emergency that took effect immediately hours after the attack.
The President of the United States (US), Joe Biden reportedly held a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on military action in Ukraine.
The announcement of the declaration of war that Putin had recorded 3 days was broadcast in Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a military operation in Ukraine https://t.co/YGkiBS8DgG pic.twitter.com/OwKPpNgwy1
- TIME (@TIME) February 24, 2022
Kubela called for immediate global action against Russia, saying 'the future of Europe and the world is in danger'.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Boris Johnson, slammed Russia's actions and promised to implement a 'firm' response together with its ally, Ukraine.
Ukraine has responded by shooting down 5 Russian -owned aircraft.
Ukrainians are marching out of Kyiv towards the nearest country Poland and NATO allies.
This is the current development regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine as of 3 pm local time, dated 24 February 2022.
The situation is expected to worsen. What is your opinion?
