Ukrainian government and banking websites are hit by cyberattacks

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A number of important websites in Ukraine were hit by denial of service attacks Wednesday, a web monitoring group said, as Ukraine faces the threat of an imminent Russian invasion.

Ukraine is calling up reservists and tracking the Russian military's push toward two Ukrainian territories, after Russian President Vladimir Putin's government empowered him to deploy Russian forces outside of its borders. The U.S., EU and their allies are hitting Russia with sanctions in response to Putin's decision to recognize two Ukrainian territories as independent republics — and to send troops there.

On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is prepared to defend itself.

"Only I and our army will know the clear steps regarding the defense of our state. And believe me, we are ready for anything," Zelenskyy said.