Update from Kharkiv - February 22 - 2:45 a.m.

Thursday     February 24, 2022    2:45 a.m.

The war has begun.  Russian troops have entered Ukraine.

Earlier this evening

• From Steve H. at 7:19 p.m.   
  CNN reported a few minutes ago that Kharkiv has shut down its airport.
  
  

• From Reuters
  A 30-day state of emergency in Ukraine restricting the freedom of movement of conscripted reservists, curbing the media and imposing personal document checks, according to a draft text, begins on Thursday.  The Ukrainian government has also announced compulsory military service for all men of fighting age.