A abrupt statement was delivered by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning as he announced war against Ukraine after the escalating tensions amongst the two. “I have made the decision of a military operation,” He exclaimed in an astonishing statement on television, shortly before 6:00 am.
The Russian President also added, Our plans (of special military operation) in Ukraine do not include occupying Ukrainian territory. We will aim at demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine.”
Putin also stated that any type of interference by other nations will be met with the consequences that they never would have faced in their history. “Anyone who tries to interfere with us, or even more so, to create threats for our country & our people, must know that Russia’s response will be immediate and will lead you to such consequences as you have never before experienced in your history.” he quoted.
Soon after the statement of the Russian President, Ukraine’s dawn was met with explosions. Multiple number of internationals media outlets reported to hear explosions in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.
Russia also exhorted the Ukrainian soldiers to lay down their weapons, and justified the invasion claiming a “massacre” in Ukraine’s east.
In the meantime, Air India’s flight, Al1947 returned to Delhi due to NOTUM(Notice to Air Missions). The flight could not land in Kyiv, Ukraine due to highly unstable environment. The flight was carrying multiple media personnel and other authorities. No further specifications have yet been passed by Air India about the flight departing anytime soon.