Coverage dated February 23, 2022

Fear and defiance grip the citizens of Ukraine’s capital as Russia’s attack begins

Headline from The Economist

An exodus seems to be under way, but so far the city itself is unscathed

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

Fox News
Ukraine resident describes 'panic' as Russia invades: 'Nobody stepping in to stop this madness' (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Fox News's feed description
A Ukrainian resident describes scenes in the country as Russia launches war, pushes toward Kyiv.
The Economist
Fear and defiance grip the citizens of Ukraine’s capital as Russia’s attack begins (opens The Economist)
Published Feb 23, 2022
The Economist's feed description
An exodus seems to be under way, but so far the city itself is unscathed
The Guardian
‘We don’t want this’: Russians react to the Ukraine invasion (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 23, 2022
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People on the streets of Moscow express anger and a sense of hopelessness after Putin’s move
Fox News
Russia's Ukraine war forces citizens to scramble for safety: 'No one was expecting this' (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Russia's war on Ukraine comes as a shock to citizens in Kyiv, Luhansk and elsewhere. A Russian military tank was seen by citizens on the side of the road in Kyiv.
Al Jazeera
Panic, fear and stoicism in Ukraine as Russia invades (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Ukrainian civilians react as Russia launches a full invasion of the country by air, land and sea.