Ukraine Imposes Nationwide Martial Law, Biden Condemns ‘Unprovoked’ and ‘Unjustified Attack’

Click here for live updates Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed nationwide martial law on Thursday morning, saying Russia had targeted Ukraine’s military infrastructure as explosions were reported across the country. “This morning, President Putin announced a special military operation in Donbas. Russia has attacked our military infrastructure, our border guards,” Zelenskyy said. “Explosions were heard in many cities of Ukraine.” Ukraine’s defense ministry called Russia’s military operation “an unjustified deceitful and cynical invasion.” “There are strikes on military and other important defense facilities, border units are under attack, the situation in the Donbas has degraded,” the ministry said in a statement, referring to the Ukraine’s separatist enclaves that were recognized as “independent” entities by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. “The Armed Forces of Ukraine, all special and law enforcement agencies of the state are on alert. The National Security and Defense Council is working in an emergency mode,” the ministry added. “Martial law will be imposed.” The move came shortly after …

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