Long queues and chaos has ensued in civilian airports across Ukraine as people attempt to flee the country after Russia launched an invasion into the country on Thursday morning, February 24.
President Vladimir Putin of Russia ordered a full military assault on Ukraine and as at press time Russian troops have been seen crossing into Ukraine from its three borders with Belarus, Russia and Crimea.
Citizens and foreign nationals are currently at the airports trying to flee, with flights grounded as Ukraine fears its planes might be targeted by Russian missiles.
As at press time, Russia says it has bombed and disabled all Ukrainian military airports and air defences.