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Assault on Kiev: Russian helicopters swoop above Ukraine's capital as Putin launches all-out invasion from north, south and east, with cruise missiles hitting airports and military bases, tanks rolling in and scores killed
Daily Mail ^ | February 24, 2022 | Chris Pleasance, et al.

Posted on 02/24/2022 5:32:49 AM PST by Cecily

Russia has today launched all-out war on Ukraine with simultaneous attacks coming from south, east and north, by land and by air. Missiles and bombs rained from the sky, tanks rolled across the border, helicopters buzzed in and explosions were seen across the country after Vladimir Putin gave the order to attack.

By midday Monday, the skies over Kiev swarmed with Russian attack helicopters which seized control of Gostomel air base. But Ukrainian forces launched a fight-back with ground forces moving in to retake the air field as jets streaking over the city, followed by reports that up to four Russian choppers had been shot out of the air.

Meanwhile Russian tanks, driving out of Crimea, broke through Ukrainian lines near Kherson and were moving freely towards the Dnieper River where they linked up with more helicopters and seized power plants - with a Russian flag seen raised over Kakhovka Hydroelectric plant in the early afternoon.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Russia
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Putin attacking the capital of the country.
1 posted on 02/24/2022 5:32:49 AM PST by Cecily
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2 posted on 02/24/2022 5:36:11 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: Cecily

This is what happens when the US is perceived as weak.

With democrats in charge of the government, we’re weak and stupid.


3 posted on 02/24/2022 5:36:18 AM PST by Nathan _in_Arkansas (Hoist the black flag and begin slitting throats. )
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VIDEO: Airbase at Melitopol, Ukraine now reported to be under fire by the Russian invasion force
https://rumble.com/vvqy7s-airbase-of-melitopol-now-reported-to-be-under-fire-by-the-russian-invasion-.html


4 posted on 02/24/2022 5:36:30 AM PST by janetjanet998 (ev)
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To: Nathan _in_Arkansas

Yes, all of Biden’s harsh words, meetings and threats.....Putin did what he wants.


5 posted on 02/24/2022 5:36:59 AM PST by Erik Latranyi (We are being played by forces most do not understand)
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To: janetjanet998

Jack Detsch
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Ukraine’s military is fighting for control of Gostomel airfield, just west of Kyiv, and cities of Genichesk, Skadovsk, Chaplinka: statement.

Military calling on reservists and “and all those who can hold weapons” to attack Russian invading forces.


6 posted on 02/24/2022 5:38:29 AM PST by janetjanet998 (ev)
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To: Erik Latranyi

My brother, who voted for Biden, was so sure that the Biden sanctions would stop Putin from invading.


7 posted on 02/24/2022 5:40:27 AM PST by Beowulf9
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To: Cecily

Putin is smart!! And savvy!


8 posted on 02/24/2022 5:41:23 AM PST by bigdaddy45
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NAM


9 posted on 02/24/2022 5:41:39 AM PST by Varsity Flight ( "War by the prophesies set before you." I Timothy 1:18)
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To: Cecily

They’ve taken out 4 of Putin’s SU-24s, maybe 5 helicopters, and 1 tank, last I heard - minimal attrition


10 posted on 02/24/2022 5:44:19 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: bigdaddy45

No doubt.. but you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to outsmart brandon


11 posted on 02/24/2022 5:45:35 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: Erik Latranyi

> Yes, all of Biden’s harsh words, meetings and threats.....Putin did what he wants. <

I’ll bet you a dollar Biden was counting on a Nobel Peace Prize for all his “efforts”.


12 posted on 02/24/2022 5:45:49 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: Cecily

Biden poops while Ukraine burns.


13 posted on 02/24/2022 5:46:45 AM PST by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: bigdaddy45

He’s an appalling thug. All this death, destruction and waste for his ambitions.


14 posted on 02/24/2022 5:46:45 AM PST by Cecily
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To: Cecily

There is no country of Ukraine except in the game of Risk. There attacking a money laundering and human trafficking hub and ripping the heart of Trump’s impeachment perpetrators.


15 posted on 02/24/2022 5:47:06 AM PST by Fairhairedboy (MAGA)
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To: Beowulf9

“My brother, who voted for Biden, was so sure that the Biden sanctions would stop Putin from invading”

Has your brother started blaming all this on president Trump yet?....because it’s coming no doubt.


16 posted on 02/24/2022 5:47:14 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: Nathan _in_Arkansas

You can make a good argument that every American war since 1900 has Democrat fingerprints on it. That includes 9/11 and following, which BJ Clinton had abundant opportunities to prevent.


17 posted on 02/24/2022 5:47:29 AM PST by Campion (NO Wag-the-Dog WARS for Big Guy Brandon's 10%)
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To: Beowulf9

What do you mean “Invasion” there is no invasion, or it would be on CNN 24*7... wait a min.... what..... CNN leads with Russia Invades Ukraine??? This can’t be.... Our overload Emperor Prince Biden said Russia was our friend, especially after the great reset after Bush.
Or when Trump said Russia was our greatest threat during a debate and was thoroughly denounced by everyone


18 posted on 02/24/2022 5:47:37 AM PST by midwest_hiker
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To: PIF

LNR claims two Ukrainian Su-24s and two Bayraktars.
The Russian military denies any losses and the only video evidence is of one Ukrainian medium transport down.


19 posted on 02/24/2022 5:48:22 AM PST by NorseViking
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To: V_TWIN

Just waiting for Dementia Joe to threaten to beat up Vlad behind the high school gym.


20 posted on 02/24/2022 5:48:57 AM PST by irishjuggler
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