The Russian President, Vladimir Putingave the order this Thursday to start a military operation in Ukrainesomething that has been noticed for several weeks and that is already a reality.
The first attack has left around 100 dead, including Russian and Ukrainian soldiers and some civilians.
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Millions of Ukrainian citizens now feel the fear and panic generated by the russian military attacksso they are looking for a way to evacuate their cities and move towards western Ukraine.
The bombings and the emergency sirens of the last few hours have also caused many people to Long lines in supermarkets and pharmacies to stock up on essentials, at gas stations to later leave the city in their vehicles, at ATMs to withdraw cash, in underground metro stations to be safe from a new attack, at train stations and in the highways to the west of the country.
Heavy vehicular traffic not only checks in to get out of Kyiv, capital of Ukraine, but also on the border roads that connect the country with other nations. One of the most collapsed in recent hours has been the road to Poland.
The gas stations they are one of the most popular places for Ukrainians looking to leave Kiev or Ukraine. Before starting their long journeys by car, they have had to stand in long lines to refuel.
While there is vehicular congestion on the national roads, on the streets of downtown Kiev the panorama is deserted. Few people and cars are seen in this sector of the Ukrainian capital.
Those who cannot leave the city have sought refuge in the underground stations of the Kiev metro before a possible new attack from Russia.
One of the images that has become recurrent in recent hours is that of hundreds of families who, with some small suitcases, leave their homes and go to transport terminals to get to safety in other parts of the country or Europe.
Another of the busiest places in Kiev is the train stationwhere, due to high passenger demand, many people wait for a place to leave the city.
The pharmacies and supermarkets Kiev also register long lines of citizens looking to stock up on essential items for the next few days.
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