Fear of air strikes, residents take refuge in Kiev subway

Fear of air strikes, residents take refuge in Kiev subway
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Photos taken on February 24 show how civilians are being accommodated in Kiev's metro system as fear of Russian air strikes against the Ukrainian capital. Civilians taking refuge in Kiev subway. Ukrainian capital has some of the world's deepest subway stations, while one of them is [...]

Civilians taking refuge in Kiev subway. The Ukrainian capital has some of the world's deepest subway stations, while one of them is over 100m underground.   
Civilians taking refuge in Kiev subway. The Ukrainian capital has some of the world's deepest subway stations, while one of them is over 100m underground.
A woman and her child take refuge from grants at a subway station in Kiev on February 24th. Her child carries the Ukrainian national flag. 
A woman and her child take refuge from grants at a subway station in Kiev on February 24th. Her child carries the Ukrainian national flag. 
Some people stay at a subway station in Kiev for fear of Russian air strikes.   
Some people stay at a subway station in Kiev for fear of Russian air strikes.
Following the issue of sirens for air strikes, many citizens took refuge at the Kiev subway stations. On February 24th, Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine.   
Following the issue of sirens for air strikes, many citizens took refuge at the Kiev subway stations. On February 24th, Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine.
Several girls sheltered in the Kiev subway system, while Ukrainian authorities have said Russia is attacking with artillery and air strikes.   
Several girls sheltered in the Kiev subway system, while Ukrainian authorities have said Russia is attacking with artillery and air strikes.
The February 24th subway stations provide shelter for many residents of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. After the launch of the Russian operation on Ukraine, authorities in Kiev declared war conditions.   
The February 24th subway stations provide shelter for many residents of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. After the launch of the Russian operation on Ukraine, authorities in Kiev declared war conditions.
Some of the civilians have brought their own bags as Russia attacks Ukraine on many fronts. 
Some of the civilians have brought their own bags as Russia attacks Ukraine on many fronts. 
A couple and their child have been sheltered at a subway station in Kiev. 
A couple and their child have been sheltered at a subway station in Kiev. 
Kiev residents, sheltered in the subway system, are informed of recent developments via their phones as the Russian operation continues.   
Kiev residents, sheltered in the subway system, are informed of recent developments via their phones as the Russian operation continues.
This woman cries while watching her phone. Russian military operation began in the early hours of February 24th, as Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was an operation for
This woman cries while watching her phone. The Russian military operation began in the early hours of February 24th, as Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was an operation for Ukraine's “demilitarisation”. 
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