Russian troops have invaded Ukraine.

On Thursday afternoon (New Zealand time), Vladimir Putin announced the operation. Since then, there have been reports of explosions, heavy traffic, and people making their way to railway stations and bus stops in the hopes of escaping the danger zone. 

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