Explosions and missile strikes have been reported near major cities in Ukraine today (February 24) as Russian forces launch a major military assault. In a televised statement earlier on Thursday morning, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said he was not planning to occupy Ukraine and called on its military to lay down their weapons.

This video illustrates Ukrainian supporters who came to the square with the flags of the Czech Republic and Ukraine in Prague on February 24.

This footage was filmed and produced 24 February 2022.

Anti-war actions in support of Ukraine are taking place in the largest cities of the world right now, as Moscow began a full-scale invasion on the territory of Ukraine today, on February 24, at 5 AM in the morning.

This video illustrates Ukrainian supporters who came to the square with the flags of the Czech Republic and Ukraine in Prague on February 24.