Today marks four years since Russian forces, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine.
The earliest signs of the invasion came to light in the early morning hours of Feb. 24. About an hour later, Putin announced what he called a “special military operation.”
Four years since Russia invaded Ukraine: Coastal Bend resident reflects on the ongoing war
The war is still ongoing. As of early 2026, estimates place the number of injured and killed in Ukraine as high as 600,000, and as high as 1.2 million for Russia.
The anniversary of the war triggers traumatic memories for one Coastal Bend resident. Elena Sexton witnessed the war firsthand and still has family living in Ukraine…