Movies of Ukrainians fleeing Kyiv whereas air raid sirens have been ringing out have been circulating on social media as Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of the nation.

One video, which has already amassed over 25,000 views reveals a visitors jam as residents try to depart Kyiv. All through the video, an air-raid siren might be heard.

One other quick clip reveals an individual strolling down a abandoned highway whereas the sound of sirens might be heard within the distance.

Not lengthy after Russia declared battle on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial regulation throughout the nation, in response to a CNN report.

He additionally launched a video the place he advised residents to stay calm as he defined the scenario.

Time and different information shops posted the video to their Twitter web page with a translation of Zelenskyy's speech.

"Expensive Ukrainian residents, this morning President Putin introduced a particular army operation in Donbas," he stated in response to Time's translation.

"Russia carried out strikes on our army infrastructure and our border guards. There have been blasts heard in lots of cities of Ukraine.

"We're introducing martial regulation on the entire territory of our nation."

He additionally stated that he had spoken to U.S. President Joe Biden and was gaining worldwide help towards Russia's actions.

"A minute in the past I had a dialog with President Biden. The U.S. have already began uniting worldwide help.

"At present every of it's best to maintain calm. Keep at house if you happen to can. We're working. The military is working.The entire sector of protection and safety is working.

"No panic. We're robust. We're prepared for every part. We are going to win over all people as a result of we're Ukraine."

A number of world leaders have condemned the actions of Russia for the reason that invasion started.

"France strongly condemns Russia's resolution to wage battle on Ukraine. Russia should finish its army operations instantly," French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on Twitter.

U.Ok. Prime Minister Boris Johnson echoed related sentiments and insisted Putin had chosen "bloodshed" along with his actions.

"I'm appalled by the horrific occasions in Ukraine and I've spoken to President Zelenskyy to debate subsequent steps," he tweeted.

"President Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked assault on Ukraine. The U.Ok. and our allies will reply decisively."

U.S. President Joe Biden issued many tweets highlighting the united response he can be taking with U.S. allies.

"Russia alone is answerable for the demise and destruction this assault will convey, and the US and its allies and companions will reply in a united and decisive method. The world will maintain Russia accountable," he wrote on Twitter.

He adopted this up by saying: "Tomorrow, I can be assembly with the leaders of the 7, and the US and our allies and companions can be imposing extreme sanctions on Russia.

"We are going to proceed to offer help and help to Ukraine and the Ukrainian individuals."

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Folks take shelter in a metro station in Kyiv on the morning of February 24, 2022. Air raid sirens rang out in downtown Kyiv right now as cities throughout Ukraine have been hit with what Ukrainian officers stated have been Russian missile strikes and artillery.Daniel Leal/Getty Photos