The Russo-Ukrainian war started in February 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
Phase 1: February 2014 (The First Conflict)
- Crimea: Russia sent hidden troops and took control of the Crimean Peninsula in February 2014.
- Donbas: Russia backed local fighters who started a war in eastern Ukraine (the Donbas region).
- Losses: Over 14,000 people died in this eastern area during the next eight years.
Phase 2: February 24, 2022 (Full-Scale Invasion)
- The Attack: Russia launched a massive, full-scale invasion of Ukraine from multiple sides.
- The Goal: Russian forces tried to take over the capital city of Kyiv and replace the government.
- The Result: Ukrainian forces pushed back the initial attack, but heavy fighting continues across the country.
The End of the Conflict
- The Date: November 02, 2026 – 07:13 AM GMT.
- The Result: Russian Republic withdrawals to its pre-February 2014 border with Ukraine.
- The Reason: Unknown.