Last minute: While the whole world is following the Ukraine and Russia crisis closely, the news about the hot region continues to come. After Russia’s recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk, the tension in the region does not decrease. After separatist leaders asked for help, Putin announced that they had launched a special military operation in Donbas. “PutinThe purpose of the operation is to protect people who have been subjected to abuse and genocide by the Kiev regime for eight years. then US President Joe Biden, “Russia is solely responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring. The United States and its allies will respond with unity and determination.” used the phrases. Making a statement after the Russian attack, President of Ukraine Zelensky announced that martial law was declared in the country. On the other hand, after the start of the Russian attack, people began to flee the city in Kiev, where the sounds of big explosions were heard.
Here are the latest developments, minute by minute…
08.20: President of the United States Biden spoke by phone with President of Ukraine Zelensky.
08.19: Ukraine asked for help from Turkey.
08.17: Sirens were heard in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF RUSSIA
08.01: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that air defense systems, military airports and air force in Ukraine were neutralized with “high-precision weapons”.
07.39: President of Ukraine Zelensky announced that he declared martial law in the country.
STATEMENT FROM ZELENSKY AFTER RUSSIA’S ATTACK
07.38: After the invasion of Russia, the first statement came from the President of Ukraine, Zelenskiy. On the other hand, United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, regarding the operation launched by Russia in Ukraine, “This war has no meaning. It violates the UN Charter principles.” said.
07.33: The sound of fighter jets is heard over the city of Kramatorsk in the Donbas region of Ukraine.
07.27: Turkish Airlines cancels Ukraine flights
RUSSIA CLOSED AIRSPACE ON THE WESTERN BORDER
07.15: Russia announced that its airspace on its western border with Ukraine and Belarus was closed to civilian flights.
BLACK SEA FLEET LAUNCHES OPERATION
07.14: Russian News Agency announced that the Black Sea Fleet has launched a landing operation.
07.10:Putin also targeted that airport in the capital Kiev
THE PEOPLE STARTED TO ESCAPE FROM KIEV
07.06: After the Russian attack, the people of Kiev began to flee the city.
EXPLANATION FROM UKRAINE AND USA
07:00: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, “Putin launched a large-scale war against Ukraine. Attacks continue in peaceful Ukrainian cities” said. In the continuation of his explanation, Kuleba “Ukraine will defend itself and win. The world can and must stop Putin. It’s time to act” said.
06.58: NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, “I strongly condemn Russia’s attack that puts civilians at risk. Despite our warnings and diplomatic efforts, Russia has once again chosen the path of attacking an independent country.” said.
06.34:Strong response from Biden to Putin: The USA will respond…
BIG EXPLOSIONS HEAR IN KIEV
06.14: Big explosions are heard in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
06.06: In the city of Kramatorsk, located in the Dombas region of Ukraine, 2 big explosions were heard.
MILITARY OPERATION ORDER FROM PUTIN
06:00: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that they have launched a special military operation in Donbas in eastern Ukraine.
RUSSIAN MILITARY MOBILITY IN THE CRITICAL AREA
Russian military activity was detected near the Kuybyshevo settlement in the Rostov region of Russia, approximately 40 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. It was noteworthy that the convoy consisting of more than 200 various military equipment was advancing towards the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
SEPARATIONIST REGIONS ASKED FOR HELP FROM RUSSIA
Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for help against the Ukrainian army.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov told reporters that the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic in eastern Ukraine and the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic administrations wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin and asked for help.
Noting that the letter pointed to “civilian casualties in Donbas”, Peskov said, “The administrations asked the Russian president for help in repelling the aggression of the Ukrainian armed forces and formations.” had used the phrase.
On February 21, Putin announced that he recognized the so-called governments and ordered military assistance on the grounds of “making peace” in the region. The Russian Parliament approved the decision to send troops abroad yesterday.