Russian forces launched an invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin warning other countries not to intervene and Ukraine’s Western allies pledging their support and new rounds of strong sanctions as they condemned the Russian assault.
Russian Forces Invade Ukraine
- By Diaa Bekheet

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The debris of a private house in the aftermath of Russian shelling outside Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.

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Smoke rise from an air defense base in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Mariupol, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.

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Remains of a radar, a vehicle and other equipment at a Ukrainian military facility outside Mariupol, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.

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A Russian Ka-52 helicopter gunship is seen in the field after a forced landing outside Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.