Putin announces 'special military operation' in eastern Ukraine

A late-night attack began moments after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had "decided to conduct a special military operation" to protect eastern Ukraine's Donbas region. In his speech on Russian state TV, Putin said his plans did not include an occupation of Ukraine.

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[ashcacheem]

Please pray for our brothers and sisters in the Ukraine. Lord have mercy.

[universal_wisdom]

This isn’t the end, but a very unfortunate large scale war has just begun. May god be with us all.

[musingexistence]

I know innocent lives will be lost and the soldiers will die protecting their land and family I’m American but my heart is with Ukraine

[harshal]

I just hope the escalations will be minimalized and this will not turn into a full-fledged war affecting civilians. My sympathies for all those who are affected irrepsective of their nationalities...

[noone-otgm]

كمواطن عربي ومسلم عراقي ، أدعو الله أن يوفقك ولا تتأذى. سأصلي وأصلي حتى لا يموت أحد. أتمنى أن تعيش بسلام🙅🏼‍♀️🇮🇶.

[DJ-nkdq]

Ukraine: we are being invaded
US: thoughts and prayers

[JoshuaScottYGBeats]

Russia: "Invade! Ukraine is ours!"
China (looks at Taiwan): "What a beautiful invasion."

[weigao]

"NATO's support for Ukraine will move online due to COVID-19.''

[swagremy]

I'm from Russia 🇷🇺 but I do not enjoy this war. It's hectic for both sides of this war. It's extremely unnecessary and stressful. Although I'm Russian I really am praying for Ukraine 🇺🇦 to stay safe because this war is just out of pocket. Best wishes from a Russian 🇷🇺 to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[CPeetG]

I am in America and I am over here crying. This is heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[prestonwolterman]

Prayers for Ukraine 🇺🇦 stay strong all Ukrainians. 🇺🇦 🇺🇸

[rolondoscott]

Hopefully this don't set off a domino effect because the world is watching and there's no room for error .

[FindableUser]

14 day special millitary operation day 933 is surely gonna change this conflict any day now

[ScrawnyRonnie]

I think our media needs to stop talking about specifics on our actions or possible actions. They are basically showing our cards and it makes us look stupid. Can you imagine what Japan would have done had NBC said “Do you think FDR will use our nuclear bombs against Japan or just keep sending ships from the east coast? ”

[thehardnesschannel]

I’m just going to look at the flash, let it soak in, the blindness won’t last long anyway.

[ominousparallel]

You should all watch Mr Jones, a movie that would explain how Russia has treated Ukraine in the past.

[Kadzi_San]

Надеюсь на этом комментарии будет перевод
так вот я из России из города Москва все говорят что это не лучшая идея насчёт этих "доброжелательных операций"
Молюсь всем богам чтобы всё это закончилось завтра Россия увела военные силы из Украины и наконец можно будет сказать что Украина безопасная страна
Мне страшно... моей семье страшно.... народу страшно.... миру

[karyherndon]

Thank you for this reporting tonight. (We are all on edge today.) Listening to the radio music ..and ...the internet connection on YouTube from my phone on this report. Yikes! 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇦☮️⭐️Prayers for healing and peace in Ukraine!

[jewelscoop]

No way Russia is gonna beat Ukraine, Ukraine has so many thoughts and prayers on their side 🤪

[파송송계란탁-jt]

Without Power, Only Poor situation
All countries worked for their benefits..
Ukraine should not eliminate their nuclear weapon.
When they eliminate them, this situation was foretold.
God bless Ukraine. From korea.