Russia invades Ukraine, recognizes breakaway regions. We remain at DEFCON 4 - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/russia-invades-ukraine-recognizes-breakaway-regions-we-remain-at-defcon-4.15767/

We will be delaying our next DEFCON update until Wednesday, February 23, 2022 so we can analyze the U.S. respond to Russia's invasion.

United States to send more troops to Ukraine area but will not send troops to Ukraine.

Russian Navy Cruisers Positioned to Counter U.S., French and Italian Carrier Groups in the Mediterranean

DEFCON Warning System - Update 2/23/22 - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/02/23/defcon-warning-system-update-2-23-22/ #Russia #Ukraine #Iran #NATO

Russia says it will conduct "special military operation" in Ukraine

Russia says NATO has crossed a red line.

NATO says Russian invasion of Ukraine (beyond territories it already captured) has begin.

We think it is important to stress that NATO still has made no move into Ukraine to repel the invasion. The United States says it will not send forces to repel the attack on Ukraine.

Report that United States is moving government officials to safety/bunkers. We are working on confirmation. - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/full-scale-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-reports-only.15803/post-132353

CLARIFICATION: Report that United States is moving government officials IN THE UNITED STATES to safety/bunkers. We are working on confirmation - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/full-scale-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-reports-only.15803/post-132353

No sign of increased alert activity from Russian nuclear forces.

Slight increase in radiation around Chernobyl nuclear site in Ukraine. No cause for alarm. Dose is currently 5.88E-5 Sv/h. (Extremely less than 1 rad/hour.)

Radiation readings around Chernobyl are inconsistent with a release of radiation from the reactor. Could be environmental from equipment kicking up irradiated soil. Or it could be delayed reporting from some sensors accounting for disparate readings.

Blinken says Putin has his sights on countries beyond Ukraine - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/02/25/blinken-says-putin-has-his-sights-on-countries-beyond-ukraine/

Nuclear Radiation and Frequently Asked Questions About Potassium Iodide - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/02/25/nuclear-radiation-and-frequently-asked-questions-about-potassium-iodide/

Tripwire for real war? Cyber’s fuzzy rules of engagement - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/02/25/tripwire-for-real-war-cybers-fuzzy-rules-of-engagement/

NATO sending more weapons to Ukraine. No troops.

A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2022/02/25/a-guide-nuclear-power-in-ukraine/

Reports that Russia is preparing its nuclear forces are false.

Russia is asking allies for assistance with its invasion of Ukraine.