Ukraine: at least 7 dead and 9 injured by Russian bombing – First Floor

(ANSA) – ROME, FEBRUARY 24 – When it was almost 6 in Moscow, Putin announced on TV the Russian attack on Ukraine. Strong explosions were immediately heard in Ukrainian cities in Odessa, Kharvik, Mariupol, Lviv and in the capital Kiev, where the Russians allegedly attempted to take control of the airport. Sea of ​​Azov navigation blocked, The Russian defense ministry announces: “Destroyed the Ukrainian air defenses”, Kiev reports that it has shot down five Russian planes and a helicopter. Russian forces would also enter Ukraine from Belarus and Crimea. Belarusian President Lukashenko summoned the heads of the armed forces. For the Guardian, Putin’s message on the start of operations would have been recorded, probably on Monday 21st. —. (HANDLE).