Russia Ukraine War Updates: Ministry of External Affairs set up a control room in Delhi, Air India flight returned midway; Know what happened so far

Russia finally launched an attack on neighboring Ukraine on Thursday. President Vladimir Putin announced military action on Ukraine regardless of the sanctions imposed by many countries, including the US. After this, there are reports of bombings in many cities including Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. being attacked with ballistic missiles. Putin has also openly threatened America and NATO that they should not interfere, otherwise they will have to face the worst consequences in history. Know what happened so far:

President Putin announced military action on Ukraine on Thursday at 6.30 am Indian time according to Russian time.

Putin asked the Ukrainian army to surrender.

Putin also indirectly threatened the US and NATO to stay away and warned of the worst consequences in history if they interfere.

Shortly after Putin's announcement, there were reports of explosions in many cities of Ukraine.

 An attempt was made to capture the capital Kyiv airport.

Russia is using ballistic missiles in attacks.

There is no news of any retaliatory military action by Ukraine or NATO so far.

Powerful explosions were heard in Ukraine's western port city of Maripul.

The sounds of explosions are also being heard in the cities of Odesa and Kharkiv in Ukraine. It is clear from this that Russia has started major military action on Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden has said that Russia will be responsible for this war and bloodshed. We are monitoring the situation. Will talk to the leaders of G-7 countries.

The US and NATO countries have so far not indicated any retaliatory military action apart from sanctions on Russia.

Ukraine's foreign minister urged the world to stop Putin at the Security Council meeting. He also said that we will defend ourselves and win.

The emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council continues. In this, all the countries are giving their opinion on Russia's action and the situation in Ukraine. After this, the council can reach a decision, but Russia and its allies have veto power to sabotage these efforts.

Another flight of Indians from Ukraine reached Delhi at around 10 am on Thursday. A student said that by the time they left, the situation in Ukraine was peaceful, but the embassy asked her to leave the country.

Ukraine's capital Kyiv airport was evacuated. Flight news.

Flights from Ukraine have been suspended due to 'Notice to Air Missions', so Air India flight AI1947 returned midway.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba called on countries around the world at the UN to take immediate action against Russia. Tighten sanctions on Russia. Isolate him by all means. Send weapons, equipment, financial and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The future of Europe and the world is at stake.

Russia has also started targeting Ukrainian military bases.

Amidst Russian attacks, 'martial' law has been declared in Ukraine. At the same time, as a precaution, Kyiv Airport is being evacuated.

Ukraine's big claim shot down five Russian fighter planes and helicopters in Luhansk.

Ukrainian President Zelensky spoke to US President Biden on the phone. There was talk about the Russian attack.

The Indian Foreign Ministry has said in Delhi that it is monitoring the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine. Our focus is on India's security. A control room has been set up in the ministry. It will be operational 24x7.