The conscription of reservists into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine begins on Wednesday, February 23, the command of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

"Reservists from 18 to 60 years old will be subject to conscription. These will be both officers and privates, non-commissioned officers. The conscription will begin today. The maximum service life is 1 year," the message says.

On the square Baku commissars take men to the military enlistment office.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine decided to introduce a state of emergency throughout Ukraine, except for Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the decision must be approved by the Verkhovna Rada Secretary.

In the event of an expansion of Russian aggression against Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada may consider Ukraine's waiver of obligations not to have nuclear weapons

The draft resolution says that in the event of "ineffectiveness of international measures to deter the aggressor, the Rada will consider the whole range of further measures to ensure the security of Ukraine" (a hint at the rejection of the Budapest Memorandum).

The situation continues to escalate. KA-52 attack helicopters and columns of military equipment were spotted on the border with Ukraine.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

Russian diplomatic staff is being evacuated from Ukraine.

Armored column of the People's Militia of the DPR. are moving near the border.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

Senator Andrey Turchak from Russia came to Donetsk.

UNCONFIRMED

15km convoy of Russian vehicles, reports say it's near Belgorod.

There are no Russian troops here at the moment. But in the event of Ukraine's aggression, this is possible. The documents we have signed allow us to ask for such help – Pushilin DPR President

MLRS "Tornado-G" lit up in the Crimea.

The Russian FSB showed a video of the detention of suspects in the preparation of a terrorist attack in the Crimea.