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Kyiv transformed into a ghost town on Friday as air raid sirens echoed across the Ukrainian capital. Shuttered storefronts and eerily quiet roads painted a stark contrast to the city’s usual hustle. This followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “special military operation” in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, escalating weeks of geopolitical friction.
CGTN Stringer footage captured the tense atmosphere, with residents staying indoors and public transport nearly halted. “It feels like a movie scene,” one local messaged anonymously, describing the abrupt shift from normalcy. The operation has drawn global concern, with world leaders calling for de-escalation.
While details remain fluid, the immediate impact on Kyiv’s daily life underscores the conflict’s gravity. Analysts warn the situation could disrupt regional stability and international markets. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
and eerily quiet roads painted a stark contrast to the city’s usual hustle. This followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “special military operation” in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, escalating weeks of geopolitical friction.
