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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russian troops have launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides. The attack began before dawn with explosions in the capital Kyiv and other cities.
Ukraine’s leadership said at least 40 people have been killed so far in what it called a “full-scale war” targeting the country from the east, north and south. In a televised address as the attack began, the Russian president warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would “lead to consequences you have never seen in history.”
Ukrainians started fleeing some cities, and the Russian military claimed to have incapacitated all of Ukraine’s air defenses and air bases within hours.
President Biden holds a meeting with G-7 leaders today to discuss a response.
The White House issued this statement Wednesday:
“The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a
premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United
States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.”
