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Feb 24 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
#BREAKING Ukraine claims downed five Russian planes, helicopter
#BREAKING Russia says destroyed Ukraine airbases, air defences: news agencies
World reacts to Russian attack on Ukraine.

"In the name of humanity, do not allow to start in Europe what could be the worst war since the beginning of the century," UN chief Guterres.

"The world will hold Russia accountable," Biden

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#BREAKING Russia's central bank says intervening to 'stabilise situation'
A family takes shelter in a metro station in Kyiv as Russia begins military operation in Ukraine.

Russia's defence ministry says it has neutralised Ukrainian airbases and air defence systems. "Military infrastructure at Ukrainian army air bases has been rendered out of action"
#BREAKING Russian ruble falls 9% against dollar after Ukraine attack
#BREAKING Moscow Stock Exchange reopens, plunging almost 14 percent

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