MEDYKA (Poland) – Hundreds of civilians fleeing violence in Ukraine after the start of Russia’s invasion on Thursday, arrived at Medyka crossing in Poland, according to Anadolu Agency.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki demanded an immediate reaction to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, seeking the “fiercest possible” sanctions.
“We must immediately respond to Russia’s criminal aggression on Ukraine,” it reported Morawiecki tweeted.
“Europe and the free world has to stop Putin. Today’s European Council should approve fiercest possible sanctions. Our support for Ukraine must be real,” he added.
It quoted Washington Times said that nearly 5,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division of the US army are working with Polish forces to set up processing centres for tens of thousands of people, including Americans.
Ukraine’s Interior Ministry announced that Russia’s “invasion has begun” with missile strikes on the capital city of Kyiv.
It was also reported that at least one civilian was killed and 10 others were injured following Russia’s military operation in the country.
Early this morning, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law in the country.
