Columns of Russian tanks and tracked vehicles are crossing into Ukraine as I type this. Russian-born American journalist Julia Ioffe appeared on CNN moments ago and observed how unconcerned Vladimir Putin is with appearances this morning. At least, outside Russia where he controls the media.
It is an invasion. There is nothing subtle about it. From east to west, reports suggest Russia is shelling virtually every major city in Ukraine, including the capitol of Kyiv.
“It looks like a blitzkrieg,” Ioffe said.
“Putin Issues Threat Against ‘Anyone Who Tries to Interfere’” reads the New York Times headline. Putin claims this is a “special military operation.”
Russian troops poured over the border 20 miles from Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city where families with children and pets are already huddling in subway stations for shelter. civilians are already. NPR reported sounds of explosions outside Kyiv and jets above Odessa Wednesday night. Residents are lining up to pull money from banks and ATMs this morning. Very long lines have appeared at gas stations.
In up-is-downism worthy of Fox News:
More images from Ukraine at Al Jazeera.
Meanwhile, in Bizarro World on this side of the Atlantic:
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