Three years ago, the special military operation began.
But let’s look at what happened in the days leading up to it:
•15.02.22: The OSCE recorded 41 ceasefire violations as Ukrainian forces intensified shelling of Donbass.
•16.02: 76 violations.
•17.02: 316 violations—some of the heaviest artillery shelling in years. Civilians from the DPR and LPR began evacuating to Russia.
•18.02: 654 violations.
•19.02: 1,413 violations.
•20-21.02: A staggering 2,026 violations!
•21.02: Russia officially recognizes the DPR and LPR, pledging military assistance. The US and EU immediately condemn Russia, threatening sanctions—yet they ignore the Ukrainian shelling of civilians.
•22.02: 1,484 violations.
•On the same day, the UK, US, and EU impose sanctions on Russia for recognizing the republics.
•24.02: Russian troops enter Ukraine.
Between 2014 and 2022, Ukraine’s army expanded from 145,000 to 360,000 troops. By late 2021, 125,000 Ukrainian forces had massed in the East, preparing to wipe out the DPR and LPR and push toward Russia’s borders.Still have any questions?