The Embassy of Armenia in Ukraine has said it is maintaining constant communication with the citizens of Armenia.

The Embassy also published phone numbers that Armenians can use to reach Yerevan's mission in Kiev:

+380442349005

+380671090506

+380689602524

+380685000782

Explosions were reportedly heard across Ukraine, including in the capital of Kyiv. Shortly before the explosions began, Russian President Vladmir Putin announced a "special military operation" and called for Ukraine's "demilitarization" in televised remarks.