
Ukraine's border force said that their posts in the north have come under attack from both Russian and Belorussian forces - a hugely significant development, meaning Russia is not acting alone, and is attacking from all sides. Ukraine's military said their air defences shot down five Russian planes and a helicopter in the early hours of Thursday in the east of the country, near Kharkiv.


Sharing the footage, ABC journalist Siobhan Heanue said Wilson, who has been based in Ukraine since 2015, was giving some 'uniquely Australian commentary' - in reference to his prolific use of profanities Within hours, Ukraine's interior ministry said there had been hundreds of casualties, CNN reported - despite Russia insisting early Thursday morning that they were only attacking military installations, and were avoiding populated areas. Mr Putin on Thursday ordered an invasion of Ukraine, describing it as a 'special military operation' and saying he wants to 'demilitarize', not occupy, the country. People are still going to work and acting like this isn't a war. I'm taking care of my colleagues and myself. 'There is still shelling going on around here. 'Hypersonic missiles are being used to attack Kramatorsk. Wilson later updated his followers that he had made it out of harms way.

Sharing the footage, ABC journalist Siobhan Heanue said Wilson, who has been based in Ukraine since 2015, was giving some 'uniquely Australian commentary' - in reference to his prolific use of profanities. Prayers that he and his crew stay safe,' one woman tweeted. The projectiles can be seen flying overhead and soaring towards buildings in the distance.įootage of the documentary filmmaker's raw reaction to the unfolding war in Ukraine has gone viral online as people from around the world wished the Melbourne man and his crew safekeeping. Other social media users jumped to Wilson's defence, saying correctly naming the missile was unimportant compared to remaining safe
