The largest refugee catastrophe in Europe since the Second World War is a result of Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation.”
The largest European refugee flow since World War II resulted from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, which raised concerns about a potential new Cold War.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the bombs as part of a “special military operation” that targeted civilian facilities.
Images from a skirmish in which Ukraine resisted the Russian incursion were obtained by reporters and photographers for the Associated Press.
Ukraine put up a spirited fight against Russia’s attack, but many women and children were evacuated to other nations as the two former Soviet states engaged in combat.
As Russia encircled Kyiv, railway stations came under attack as mothers and kids were taken to safer locations.
Even if Kyiv is still unconquered, Russia’s activities have had a negative impact, with Mariupol suffering severe destruction while it resisted but ultimately falling into enemy hands.
Russia’s hardware was targeted by Ukraine and roads approaching Kyiv were littered with debris following attacks from defenders.
