War Erupts in Eastern Europe as Russian Forces Launch Missiles and Ground Troops in Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Russian military forces initiated an invasion of Ukraine, marking the beginning of a full-scale war in Eastern Europe. Explosions were reported in several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mariupol, Dnipro, Odessa, Slavayansk, and Kramatorsk, as Russian forces launched airstrikes and missiles targeting military positions across the country.
In addition to the aerial bombardment, Russian-backed separatists in the Donetsk region have escalated their attacks, carrying out large-scale strikes on Ukrainian military units. Ukraine’s Defense Minister confirmed that Russian forces began intense shelling in the eastern parts of the country, focusing on military control centers, airfields, and other strategic locations. This marked a significant escalation in the conflict, leaving the region in a state of turmoil.
