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Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine in a steep escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War. The campaign had been preceded by a Russian military buildup since early 2021[1] and numerous Russian demands for security measures and legal prohibitions against Ukraine joining NATO.[2]

Prelude

Main article: Timeline of the prelude to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

On 10 November 2021, the United States reported an unusual movement of Russian troops near Ukraine's borders.[3] On 7 December, US President Joe Biden warned President of Russia Vladimir Putin of "strong economic and other measures" if Russia attacks Ukraine.[4] On 17 December 2021, Putin proposed a prohibition on Ukraine joining NATO, which Ukraine rejected.[4]

On 17 January 2022, Russian troops began arriving in Russia's ally Belarus, ostensibly "for military exercises".[5] On 24 January, NATO put troops on standby.[5] On 25 January, Russian military exercises involving 6,000 troops and 60 jets take place in Russia near Ukraine and Crimea.[5] On 10 February, Russia and Belarus began 10 days of military maneuvers.[5] Fighting escalated in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine on the 17th.[5] On 21 February, Vladimir Putin officially ordered Russian forces to enter the separatist republics in eastern Ukraine.[6] He also announced Russian recognition of the two pro-Russian breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine (the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic).[7][8]

Initial invasion

Main article: Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (24 February – 7 April 2022)

Southeastern front

Main article: Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (8 April – 28 August 2022)

2022 Ukrainian counteroffensives

Main article: Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (29 August – 11 November 2022)

Second stalemate

Main article: Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (12 November 2022 – 7 June 2023)

2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive

Main articles: Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (8 June 2023 – 31 August 2023) and Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (1 September – 30 November 2023)

In early June 2023, Ukraine launched a substantial counteroffensive against Russian forces occupying its territory with a long-term goal of breaching the frontlines.[9][10][11]

Second winter campaign

Main articles: Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (1 December 2023 – 31 March 2024), Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (1 April 2024 – 31 July 2024), and Timeline of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (1 August 2024 – present)

See also

References

  1. ^ Banco, Erin; Graff, Garret M.; Seligman, Lara; Toosi, Nahal; Ward, Alexander (24 February 2023). "'Something Was Badly Wrong': When Washington Realized Russia Was Actually Invading Ukraine". Politico Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Why is Russia invading Ukraine and what does Putin want?". BBC News. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Soldiers, Separatists, Sanctions: A Timeline Of The Russia-Ukraine Crisis". Agence France-Presse. NDTV CONVERGENCE LIMITED. Agence France-Presse. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Soldiers, Separatists, Sanctions: A Timeline Of The Russia-Ukraine Crisis". Agence France-Presse. NDTV CONVERGENCE LIMITED. Agence France-Presse. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Soldiers, Separatists, Sanctions: A Timeline Of The Russia-Ukraine Crisis". Agence France-Presse. NDTV CONVERGENCE LIMITED. Agence France-Presse. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  6. ^ Roth, Andrew; Borger, Julian (21 February 2022). "Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine on 'peacekeeping duties'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Extracts from Putin's speech on Ukraine". Reuters. 21 February 2022. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  8. ^ Putin, Vladimir (21 February 2022). "Address by the president of the Russian Federation". Kremlin.ru. Moscow. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  9. ^ Sanchez, Raf; Parafeniuk, Anastasiia; O'Reilly, Bill (8 June 2023). "Ukraine launches counteroffensive against Russia". NBC News. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  10. ^ Schmidt, Samantha (8 June 2023). "Ukrainian military begins counteroffensive to oust Russian occupiers". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  11. ^ Further sources:
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