The sky over Ukraine and southern Russia right now.

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❗️Updates on the developments on the ground in Ukraine that are officially unconfirmed but being reported by multiple sources:

— Battles are underway within close proximity to Kiev, with multiple sightings of Russian attack helicopters (at least one appears to have been shot down, according to video reports);

— The city of Kherson is reportedly under full Russian control;

— Gunfire and explosions have been raging for hours around Kharkov.

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❗️Fighter jets spotted near Kiev, unclear at this time if they are Russian or Ukrainian.

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❗️Fighter jets have been spotted over the center of Kiev. Again, unclear if Russian or Ukrainian.

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❗️Russian attack helicopters reported over the city center of Odessa.

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❗️Security Service of Ukraine is reportedly burning documents in Kiev.

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❗️Eye-witness reporting a swarm of over 20 Russian helicopters within close proximity to Kiev.

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❗️More fighters spotted near Kiev.

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❗️Russian Defense Minister Shoigu tells unit commanders to treat Ukrainian servicemen “with respect” and establish corridors for the safe passage of those who lay down their arms.

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During last week's Munich Security Conference (MSC), Ukrainian President Zelensky suggested Ukraine should re-negotiate the security agreements that led to the country's abandonment of its nuclear stockpile.

RT Reporter Murad Gazdiev writes that this was the final straw for Putin and Russia, which saw Zelensky's comment as "a declaration of intent to restore Ukraine as a nuclear power."

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❗️Users are reporting that the official Kremlin website is offline. 19:00 Moscow Time, 11:00 EST.

UPDATE: Website seems to be operational again, some may still experience trouble accessing it. 19:05 Moscow Time, 11:05 EST

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❗️Zelensky is demanding for EU/NATO to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

In his earlier address, President Putin issued a stern warning to anyone who tries to interfere with the Russian military operation, promising “immediate response with consequences never seen in history.”

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❗️Protest ongoing in St. Petersburg.

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❗️Per Reuters: “U.S. believes Russia's invasion of Ukraine is designed to decapitate Ukraine's government and one of the three main axes of assault is directed at the capital Kiev.”

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A new Levada Center poll (internationally trusted, independent pollster) shows how Russians feel about Putin's attack on Ukraine.

– 60% say the tensions are the US/Nato's fault
– 14% blame Ukraine
– 3% blame Russia
– 52% not following the crisis
– 49% "dislike" Ukraine

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❗️Russian forces seize control of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

“After a fierce battle, our control over the Chornobyl site was lost. The condition of the former Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, confinement, and nuclear waste storage facilities is unknown,” Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the head of the president’s office said.

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❗️Crowd gathering in Pushkin square, Moscow.

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