Russia unleashed all-out war on Ukraine from land, sea and air on Thursday, attacking targets all around the country including the capital Kiev, pushing Europe towards its most ruinous conflict since 1945 and prompting international fury at the actions of president Vladimir Putin.
It was a momentous day for Europe and the world – a day that saw at least 57 Ukrainians killed and another 169 injured, according to Ukraine’s health ministry. Western countries promised new and tougher sanctions, while protesters gathered across the world against Putin’s military action, including in Russia, and a potential refugee crisis and a jump in energy prices looked imminent.
