BREAKING: Dozens dead as Russia launches full-scale attacks on Ukraine [Photos]

Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions.

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Here’s the latest on the Ukraine-Russia conflict:

• Lithuania has declared a state of emergency
  An adviser to Ukraine’s president says about 40 people have been killed so far in the Russian attack on the country.
• NATO envoys are meeting in an emergency session and making preparations to bolster defenses in allies neighboring both countries.
• Security camera footage shows Russian vehicles crossing into Ukraine.
• Russian military claims to have knocked out Ukraine’s air defense assets and airbases.

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