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In pictures: Dramatic scenes of chaos as Russia attacks Ukraine

Russia launches 'full-scale invasion' in Ukraine

Published: February 24, 2022 11:50 Compiled by Nilanjana Javed

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Ukrainian soldiers ride in a military vehicle in Mariupol, Ukraine, Thursday. — Ukranian soldiers ride in a military vehicle in Maripuol, Ukraine. Image Credit: AP

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Video screengrab shows military vehicles crossing into Ukraine's Kherson Oblast from Crimea through the Kalanchak border control point, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in a video uploaded Feburary 24, 2022 by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. — Video screengrab shows military vehicles crossing into Ukraine's Kherson Oblast from Crimea through the Kalanchak border control point, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in a video uploaded Feburary 24, 2022 by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A Ukrainian rocket launcher vehicle drives west of the coastal city of Mariupol. — A Ukrainian rocket launcher vehicle drives west of the coastal city of Mariupol. Image Credit: 84dbda9d-20da-4ab6-be1f-da8b3394db6e

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Workers load the debrs a rocket onto a truck in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine. — Workers load the debrs a rocket onto a truck in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine. Image Credit: AP

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People stand next to fragments of military equipment on the street in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Kharkiv in Kharkiv, Ukraine. — People stand next to fragments of military equipment on the street in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Kharkiv in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Image Credit: AP

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Smoke rise from an air defense base in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Mariupol, Ukraine. — Smoke rise from an air defense base in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Mariupol, Ukraine. Image Credit: AP

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Damaged radar arrays and other equipment is seen at Ukrainian military facility outside Mariupol, Ukraine. — Damaged radar arrays and other equipment is seen at Ukrainian military facility outside Mariupol, Ukraine. Image Credit: AP

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A group of people from separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine crosses the border into Russia at the check point in Avilo-Uspenka. — A group of people from separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine crosses the border into Russia at the check point in Avilo-Uspenka. Image Credit: AFP

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Trucks are seen on the side of a road near the border check point in Avilo-Uspenka. — Trucks are seen on the side of a road near the border check point in Avilo-Uspenka. Image Credit: AFP

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Men mobilized for military service sit inside a bus. — Image Credit: REUTERS

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2022-02-24T100039Z_49362346_RC2AQS9GFFE7_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-CRIMEA-MILITARY-(Read-Only) — Military vehicles drive along a street the town of Armyansk, Crimea. Image Credit: Reuters

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A group of people from separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine crosses the border into Russia at the check point in Avilo-Uspenka. — Image Credit: AFP

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Ukrainian army soldier are seen on an armoured vehicle, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation, in eastern Ukraine, in Kharkiv region. — Ukrainian army soldier are seen on an armoured vehicle. Image Credit: Reuters

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Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv. — Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv. Image Credit: AFP

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Firefighters work on a fire on a building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv. — Firefighters work on a fire on a building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv. Image Credit: AFP

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People walk past the body of a relative outside a destroyed building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv. — People walk past the body of a relative outside a destroyed building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv. Image Credit: AFP

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A man sits outside his destroyed building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv. — A man sits outside his destroyed building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv. Image Credit: AP

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Police and security personnel inspect the remains of a shell in a street in Kyiv. — Police and security personnel inspect the remains of a shell in a street in Kyiv. Image Credit: AFP

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People are seen outside the cordoned off area around the remains of a shell in a street in Kyiv. — People are seen outside the cordoned off area around the remains of a shell in a street in Kyiv. Image Credit: AFP

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2022-02-24T072758Z_1625000192_RC26QS90NW3T_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-(Read-Only) — Ukrainian tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol. Image Credit: Reuters

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Ukrainian tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol, February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria — Image Credit: REUTERS

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Service members of the Ukrainian armed forces take position near the port of Mariupol, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol, February 24, 2022. — Service members of the Ukrainian armed forces take position near the port of Mariupol, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Traffic jams are seen as people leave the city of Kyiv, Ukraine. — Traffic jams are seen as people leave the city of Kyiv, Ukraine. Image Credit: AP

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A view shows a building of a military base, which, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, was damaged by fire. — A view shows a building of a military base, which, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, was damaged by fire, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in the town of Brovary, near Kyiv, Ukraine, Image Credit: Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

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A Ukrainian soldier stands next to a military vehicle on a road in Kramatosrk, eastern Ukraine. — A Ukrainian soldier stands next to a military vehicle on a road in Kramatosrk, eastern Ukraine. Image Credit: AP

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A woman stands in a street as black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv. — A woman stands in a street as black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv. Image Credit: AFP

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A woman cleans up broken glass after Russian shelling in Kyiv, Ukraine. — A woman cleans up broken glass after Russian shelling in Kyiv, Ukraine. Image Credit: AP

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People wait at a bus station to go to western parts of the country. — People wait at a bus station to go to western parts of the country. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A youth walks with an enclosed cat carrier at a metro station in Kyiv. — A youth walks with an enclosed cat carrier at a metro station in Kyiv. Image Credit: AFP

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A person walks past luggage carts at Kyiv Airport. — A person walks past luggage carts at Kyiv Airport. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Cars drive at the border crossing between Poland and Ukraine, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine. — Cars drive at the border crossing between Poland and Ukraine, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine. Image Credit: Reuters

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A family takes shelter in a metro station in Kyiv early on February 24, 2022. Air raid sirens rang out in downtown Kyiv on Thursday as cities across Ukraine were hit with what Ukrainian officials said were Russian missile strikes and artillery. - Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard soon after across the country and its foreign minister warning a — A family takes shelter in a metro station in Kyiv. Image Credit: AFP

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People queue to a petrol station in Kyiv. — People queue to a petrol station in Kyiv. Image Credit: AFP

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People queue to withdraw money at cash machines in Kyiv. — People queue to withdraw money at cash machines in Kyiv. Image Credit: AFP

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