Ukraine, Full Invasion By Russia

Ukraine says Russia has started 'full-scale invasion' as Biden says the 'prayers of the world' are with UkraineUkraine says its cities are under attack as Sky News hears explosions in Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has authorised a "specialised military operation" in Ukraine's Donbas region.

US President Joe Biden denounced the "unprovoked and unjustified" attack on Ukraine and said the "prayers of the world" were with Ukraine - as Sky News heard explosions in Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said: "Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

"Peaceful Ukrainian cities are under strikes. This is a war of aggression. Ukraine will defend itself and will win. The world can and must stop Putin. The time to act is now."

Key developments at a glance:

• Explosions heard in Kyiv and Kharkiv

• Shelling in western city of Lviv reported by Ukrainian emergency service

• Ukraine says Russia has launched a "full-scale invasion" and "war of aggression"

• Vladimir Putin ordered a "military operation" in Ukraine's Donbas region

• Joe Biden says US and its allies will respond amid global condemnation.

What's happening on the ground

The Ukrainian interior adviser said there is shelling across Ukraine, with one person killed and one wounded in Brovary, which is in the Kyiv region.

Source:SkyNews

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