The Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic declare a full military mobilisation, a day after beginning to evacuate civilians to Russia.
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February 19, 2022 (Saturday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Two Ukrainian troops are killed and four others are injured by shelling from separatist forces. Separatists have opened fire on more than 30 settlements with artillery, according to the Ukrainian military.
Russia launches an investigation following reports that shells landed inside Rostov Oblast, 2 km from the Russia–Ukraine border. At least one structure on a farm is reportedly destroyed.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that Vladimir Putin is planning "the biggest war in Europe since 1945" and that Russia intends to launch an invasion that will encircle the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
International relations
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris warns that the United States will impose sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges sanctions on Russia before a potential invasion occurs.
Law and crime
Freedom Convoy demonstrators admit that the protests are near the end.
Jeffrey Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel is found dead inside his cell at La Santé Prison in Paris. Brunel faced allegations of sexual assault spanning three decades and of participating in the sex trafficking ring run by Epstein.
Ottawa police continue clearing protesters on Parliament Hill. Over 170 people have been arrested since Thursday as part of an effort to end the protests.
Sports
The Slovakia men's hockey team wins their first medal at the Winter Olympics after defeating Sweden in the men's tournament.
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