Breaking News: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has begun, the Ukrainian interior ministry said. Explosions were reported in Kyiv and other parts of the country.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Russia's invasion of Ukraine has begun, the Ukrainian interior ministry said. Explosions were reported in Kyiv and other parts of the country. Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:09 PM EST President Vladimir Putin of Russia had declared the start of a "special military operation" in Ukraine almost at the exact moment that explosions were reported. President Biden said he would "hold Russia accountable." Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018