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50 Of The Most Important Posts About Russia Invading Ukraine Right Now
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At 06:00 Moscow time (03:00 GMT) yesterday, Europe entered its darkest hours since WWII. Putin announced a “military operation” in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Immediately, unprecedented armed violence on innocent people of Ukraine followed.
In the coming hours, repeated explosions were heard in Mariupol, Kyiv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Lutsk, Kherson, and Nikolaev, as it became clear the whole country was under attack. Videos of the capital Kyiv blasted by cruise or ballistic missiles emerged, with roads getting completely clogged with cars as residents desperately tried to escape. In a bid to hide from airstrikes, people packed their bags, bundled up against the cold, and took shelter in underground subway stations. As the world closed its eyes for the night’s rest, here in shelters, men and women, elders and children didn’t dare to fall asleep.
Putin’s war already took the lives of 137 innocent civilians and military personnel on the first day of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Today, Friday the 25th, the fatalities are likely to increase as the country waits for what Anton Herashchenko, an adviser to the country's interior minister, called the war's 'hardest day,' warning of potential tank assault on Kyiv.
Below are the raw and heartbreaking moments of the violent war happening in Ukraine right now. The war that many felt was impossible in the advanced century we live in today. So today the world stands strong with Ukraine.
Follow the live updates of the situation in Ukraine at the official page of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
If you want to help Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, donate to Ukraine’s main charity fund "Save Life." Scroll down below for the full charity list.
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#1
"The breathtaking bravery of Russian citizens who know they’ll be arrested, and worse, for protesting the war and do it anyway"
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DUN DUN (she/her) 4 years ago
I read this on Twitter 30 mins before, and it was soul shattering. It's like I'm in a nightmare watching and listening to the destructions, and desperately want to wake up. But all these things are happening in real life, there is no 'waking up' here.
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#7
"An 80-year-old who showed up to join the Ukrainian army, carrying with him a small case with 2 t-shirts, a pair of extra pants, a toothbrush and a few sandwiches for lunch. He said he was doing it for his grandkids"
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Susie Elle 4 years ago
Remember that loads of Russians don't want this to happen either. I read somewhere that 80% of Russians support the invasion, but meanwhile 1600 protesters were arrested already and knowing Putin's skill with falsifying information and results, I HIGHLY doubt it's that many Russian people wanting this absolute shitshow.
#10
"Rt, A popular Russian propaganda platform is down #anonymous"
#11
"Red paint thrown at the Russian Embassy in Ireland. We stand with you, Ukraine"
#12
More then 10 thousand people in Vilnius, Lithuania, walked up to the Russian embassy to demand peace
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago (edited)
It makes me so happy to see how many people want this over with. It's good to know that, even though humans aren't great all the time, they can come through when it matters.
#13
"Wow, this one got me, Ukrainian's taking shelter in a Metro station, and a man protecting his cat :("
#14
"A Ukrainian father says goodbye to his family, while he stays behind to fight the Russians"
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Hannah Edwards 4 years ago
I can’t believe it, it’s as if we’re in a time warp, to see war again in Europe like this.
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DUN DUN (she/her) 4 years ago
In the previous post in which civilians of Ukraine wrote what was happening there, there was a woman who had 5 cats. She couldn't leave them behind; she stayed at her home listening to all the explosions and rattling sounds, scared for her as well as for her kids' lives.
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Hugh Walter 4 years ago
Except that clearly shot at some event in the summer and taken totally out of context, don't leave yourselves open to charges of 'fake news'!
#23
"Such a powerful image. Russian woman protesting Russian invasion of Ukraine. F*ck you Putin rot in hell"
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Putin is nothing but a spineless coward. No circle of hell is foul enough for what he has done.
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago (edited)
The USA is here to support you, Ukraine! We will stand by you!🇺🇦
#26
"Ukrainian army official Facebook account shares how this soldier sacrificed his life to stop the russians from entering the capital by blowing up a bridge:
THE HEROES OF THE MOMENTUM. Pidled the city together with myself #stoprussia On this difficult day for our country, when the Ukrainian people give away to the Russian occupiers in all directions, one of the hardest places on the map of Ukraine was the Crimean intersection, where one of the first enemies met a separate marine battalion. In order to stop the promotion of the tank column, a decision was made to overthrow the Geniche Car Bridge. The engineer of a separate battalion sailor Skakun Vitaliy Volodymyrovich was called to perform this task. The bridge was replaced, but he didn't have time to get out of there. According to the words of the brothers, Vitaliy came out of contact, and informed about what pídrivâ the bridge. There was an explosion right away. Our brother was killed. His heroic act significantly slowed down the push of the enemy, allowing the unit to relocate and organize defense. The Marine Corps Command will be concerned before the higher command about the awarding of the Skakun sailor Vitaliy Volodymyrovich state award. Russian invaders, know, under your feet the earth will burn! We will fight as long as we live! And as long as we are alive we will fight!"
#28
"Dallas, TX. USA lighting up the Downtown skyline with the colors of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity"
#31
Georgians 🇬🇪 Supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
I love seeing other countries show support. This war really is something nobody wants.
#32
"Protester burns his russian passport in front of Russian embassy in tel aviv, israel"
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
I'm so glad this person is safe for the time being.
#35
A woman cries while trying to flee Kyiv with her cat
#36
Russians have turned out by the thousands to decry their country’s invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media.
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Some 1,745 people in 54 Russian cities were arrested on Thursday, at least 957 of them in Moscow.
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As sirens blasted in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, and large explosions were heard there and in other cities, Russians were signing open letters and online petitions demanding the Kremlin halt the assault, which the Ukrainian president said had killed at least 137 Ukrainians and wounded dozens more.
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One petition, started by a prominent human rights advocate, Lev Ponomavyov, garnered more than 330,000 signatures by the end of the day.
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More than 250 journalists put their names on an open letter decrying the aggression. Another one was signed by some 250 scientists, while 194 municipal council members in Moscow and other cities signed a third one.
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Several Russian celebrities and public figures, including some working for state TV, spoke out against the attack. Yelena Kovalskaya, director of a state-funded Moscow theatre, announced on Facebook she was quitting her job, saying “it’s impossible to work for a killer and get paid by him”.
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Russia’s Investigative Committee issued a warning on Thursday afternoon reminding Russians that unauthorised protests are against the law.
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Despite the pressure from the authorities, more than 1,000 people gathered in the centre of Moscow on Thursday evening, chanting “No to war!” as passing cars honked their horns.
#38
Fans Of "Liverpool" Hung Out The Flag Of Ukraine During The Match With "Norwich". Thanks For The Support!
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Tamra Stiffler 4 years ago
God, those poor people. Homes - gone. Possessions - gone. Safety - gone. And for what??
#41
Alexander Neil 4 years ago
A Ukrainian Demolitions Marine set the explosives. He didn't have time to clear ground zero. He detonated them anyway.
#42
"Russian celebrities and influencers condemn war by posting these black squares on their instagram"
Katy McMouse 4 years ago
If these women and men were citizens of most any other country, I'd expect this - it's almost a token response. However, this seems extremely brazen and frighteningly brave, seeing as how the world knows how brazenly vengeful and frighteningly disturbed Putin is. If they didn't have a target on their backs already, they surely have one now.
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#46
A lit up Ukrainian flag hangs in Lithuania as a symbol of hope
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Susie Elle 4 years ago
Putin is making an ass of himself, to the entire world and also his own people. The Russians are not out enemy, but Putin and his following are.
#51
"Russian military vehicle ran over a civilian car in Kyiv, Ukraine. An old man inside miraculously survived"
PaulV 4 years ago
I saw a video of this on reddit. The tank swerved to its right, seemingly to get to the side of the car and then accelerated onto the car as it was about to pass. Total a55holes. In a longer video that I did not see but was described by a redditor, the man in the car was later seen standing by the car (after others pried him out with great difficulty), implying that he was mostly OK.
#52
Remains Of What Looks Like A Shot Down Russian Aircraft Over In Kyiv Right Now
#53
People are hiding in parking lots in Kyiv
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
The amount of people there is heartbreaking. This really is affecting so many people.
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Jo Choto 4 years ago
I am just in grief at what is happening, but so inspired by the brave Ukrainians, and so many Russians who are standing against Putin. I so badly want the entire world to come together in a non-combat way to bring Putin down and stop this invasion and prevent another global war. The hackers have so much power. I hope they can completely screw up communications for Russia. We need blackout sanctions from every country in the world against Russia. Nothing in, nothing out. I know we all stand with the people of Ukraine. If you feel your government is not doing enough (mine in the UK is definitely not), email your representatives, email your national leader, post publicly. Save Ukraine and it's people.
LuckyL 4 years ago
I agree with every word you said. Except I'm from Germany. But we're also not doing enough.
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Milan 4 years ago (edited)
this is just so so sad, i pray for people of Ukraine, we have common borders with (Slovakia) and are affraid as well, where it will end? How can be somebody in 21st century so cruel to begin a war…
Mary Jane 4 years ago
Hey I am Greek!! They won't stop honey. They are coming for all of us. And it will result in ww3...
Load More Replies... Jo Choto 4 years ago
I am just in grief at what is happening, but so inspired by the brave Ukrainians, and so many Russians who are standing against Putin. I so badly want the entire world to come together in a non-combat way to bring Putin down and stop this invasion and prevent another global war. The hackers have so much power. I hope they can completely screw up communications for Russia. We need blackout sanctions from every country in the world against Russia. Nothing in, nothing out. I know we all stand with the people of Ukraine. If you feel your government is not doing enough (mine in the UK is definitely not), email your representatives, email your national leader, post publicly. Save Ukraine and it's people.
LuckyL 4 years ago
I agree with every word you said. Except I'm from Germany. But we're also not doing enough.
Load More Replies... Milan 4 years ago (edited)
this is just so so sad, i pray for people of Ukraine, we have common borders with (Slovakia) and are affraid as well, where it will end? How can be somebody in 21st century so cruel to begin a war…
Mary Jane 4 years ago
Hey I am Greek!! They won't stop honey. They are coming for all of us. And it will result in ww3...
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