Oliver Carroll, a correspondent in Kyiv for The Economist, shares firsthand accounts of the chaos and fear as Russia launches its invasion of Ukraine. He discusses the mood among civilians and the surge in resistance efforts. Meanwhile, Daniel Knowles delves into the disturbing rise of carjackings in American cities during the pandemic, attributing this trend to youth involvement and changing gang dynamics. He considers the challenges law enforcement faces and highlights the need for community-focused strategies to combat this issue.
Ukrainians woke to the sound of sirens. Volleys of cruise missiles, artillery, widespread reports of explosions: a large-scale invasion appears to be under way. Our correspondent in Kyiv reports on the mood and on what is known so far. And we examine the sharp rise in carjackings in America, asking why so many young people end up behind the wheel. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer