A Timeline of Ukrainian and Russian Conflict Leading to War

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Lukas Werner

On Thursday, Russia launches an invasive attack on ex-Soviet nation Ukraine, sending troops across three fronts to shoot missiles across several locations near the capital city, Kyiv.

Avery Eldon, Staff Reporter

On Thursday, Feb. 24, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin launched a devastating assault on Ukraine marking the largest military operation since the end of World War II. Over the past couple of days, bombs have continued to rain down on Ukrainian territory. 

How did we get here?

Here’s a timeline of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia over the past couple of decades.