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Officials in European Union countries bordering Ukraine, including Romania and Slovakia, said there was no big influx of refugees for now, but local media and witnesses said foot traffic was increasing.Īccording to a report by Reuters, Ukrainians also started trickling into Poland, “with dozens arriving at the normally quiet Medyka crossing on Thursday, some carrying luggage and accompanied by children.”Įven as officials said there was no big influx of refugees from Ukraine into Romania and Slovakia, the local media and witnesses said foot traffic was increasing. Ukrainians fleeing a Russian invasion have started trickling into Poland, with dozens arriving at the normally quiet Medyka crossing on Thursday, some carrying luggage and accompanied by children. “…and be ready to follow to the shelter when the sirens turn on,” it said in a message on its official Telegram channel. The Kyiv City State Administration asked people who are not involved with critical infrastructure and life support of the city to stay at home. People also took cover in the city’s underground stations and other safe places.Įven though local authorities urged Kyiv residents to stay at home, traffic jams formed from central Kyiv towardsZhytomyr and other exits from the city at 6am local time. The sound of explosions on ground and fighter jets overhead caused widespread panic among people as flocks of frantic Ukrainian citizens started fleeing for safety.Īs per a report by Al Jazeera, long queues of cars formed from the city centre towards various exits out of Kyiv on Thursday morning. On 26 November, 2018, martial law was declared by the president in 10 regions of Ukraine along the Black Sea and the borders with Russia, Belarus and Moldova.Īs per a BBC report, the measure was declared for 30 days after the capture of three Ukrainian naval vessels and 24 sailors by Russian forces.ĭuring the period of martial law, Ukraine did not allow Russian men aged 16-60 into the country, except for “humanitarian cases” such as those travelling to funerals.Ĭitizens react to Russia’s assault on Ukraine When was martial law last declared in Ukraine? We will win over everybody because we are Ukraine.”Īlso read: Russia-Ukraine crisis: EU plans 'harshest' sanctions package ever against Moscow The whole sector of defense and security is working,” he said. The US have already started uniting international support. A minute ago I had a conversation with President Biden. “We’re introducing martial law on the whole territory of our country. He assured the citizens that the US has already started uniting international support for Ukraine. There were blasts heard in many cities of Ukraine,” Zelensky said in a short video message.

Russia conducted strikes on our military infrastructure and our border guards. “Dear Ukrainian citizens, this morning President Putin announced a special military operation in Donbas.

Zelensky said that Russia conducted strikes on Ukraine’s military infrastructure and border guards. It is not always necessary to declare martial law over the entire country.Īlso read: Ukraine crisis: Russian invasion leaves Baltics wondering if they are Moscow’s next target Under martial law, the military forces are given the right to rule over civilian rule. Martial law in any country is generally imposed in a situation of civil unrest or at a time of national crisis or when the country is in a state of war. Martial law would impose harder restrictions, including bans on meetings, movements and political parties.

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