Air raid sirens rang out in Ukraine's capital Kiev following the announcement of Russian military operation in eastern part of the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a state address saying the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine.
Just after 7am local time in Kiev the siren was heard playing out across the morning traffic.
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