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The Latest Breaking News from Donbas

Why Russia is doubling down on Donbas and how Ukraine is defending itself

After withdrawing its troops from the capital Kyiv, Russia is now focusing on the region of Ukraine close to its border.

ABC News

Russian forces launch ground assault in eastern industrial heartland, Ukraine says

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Ukraine officials said Monday that Russia began its long-anticipated assault to seize control of their country’s eastern industrial heartland, launching a ground assault along a nearly 300-mile front while pounding the nation, including the western city of Lviv, with a deadly barrage of missile strikes.

Los Angeles Times

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 55 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says ‘battle for Donbas’ has begun as Russia mounts anticipated offensive in the eastern part of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

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Russian assault in eastern Ukraine has begun, Ukraine President Zelenskyy says

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has launched its long-anticipated assault to seize control of Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.

Los Angeles Times

Russia begins large-scale offensive in eastern Ukraine

The decisive second phase of the war will center on a battle for territory in the Donbas.

Axios

Russia begins full-scale offensive to capture eastern Ukraine

President Zelensky made a video address announcing the offensive has begun

Wales Online

Ukraine says 'Battle of Donbas' has begun, Russia pushing in east

Russian forces launched a new offensive push along most of Ukraine's eastern flank on Monday and the "Battle of Donbas" has now begun, Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy and senior officials said.

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Zelensky declares 'battle for the east' finally here as Russia begins Donbas assault

After days of waiting as Russia amassed its troops and resources near the east of Ukraine, the 'battle for the Donbas' has begun today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Western leaders pledge more aid

Ukraine news from April 19: Western leaders pledge to increase military, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia steps up bombardment of cities across Ukraine

Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine in a push to break down its defences ahead of an expected assault on the east.

Al Jazeera

‘Very similar’: fears gateway city to Donbas will become another Bucha

Izyum’s mayor and others who escaped tell of resistance and concerns about fate of thousands still trapped

The Guardian - UK

‘We have to go’: nursing home residents await evacuation in Donbas

Elderly people in east Ukraine are waiting to be moved out as Russian troops advance

The Guardian - UK

7 killed in Lviv as Russia steps up attacks before Donbas push

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing to ‘finish off’ the entire eastern region of Donbas.

Al Jazeera

Russian missile strikes on Lviv kill at least six and injure child as Putin's forces target safe haven

Millions have fled from Kyiv and eastern Ukraine to the western city of Lviv but nowhere is safe from Russia's bombardment

Wales Online

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Radio France Internationale

Ukrainian forces prepare for last-ditch defence of strategic Mariupol

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of wanting to "destroy" the entire eastern region of Donbas, as the last remaining forces in the strategic port of Mariupol prepared Monday for a final defence.

The Guardian - AU

Zelenskiy says Russia wants to ‘destroy’ Ukraine’s entire Donbas region

Ukraine defies Russian ultimatum and pledges to keep defending Mariupol as bombs hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv

Bangkok Post

Ukraine says Russia wants to 'destroy' Donbas, Mariupol readies final defence

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of wanting to "destroy" the entire eastern region of Donbas, as the last remaining forces in the strategic port of Mariupol prepared Monday for a final defence.

Wales Online

President Zelensky calls for quicker sanctions from West and outlines Donbas fears - full speech in English

He was speaking on the 53rd day of the Russian invasion of his country

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The Independent UK

Ukraine vows Mariupol troops will ‘fight to the end’ as Russia’s surrender deadline passes

‘The city still has not fallen’, Ukraine’s prime minister says

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will put up tough resistance in the east

As Ukraine braces for a new Russian assault in the east, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises not to cede territory.

Daily Mirror

Chilling theory behind 'wolverines' graffiti spotted on Russian tanks in Ukraine

It is thought President Vladimir Putin is now massing his forces in the country's east in an effort to record a battlefield win in the Donbas border region

Axios

Zelensky: "The battle for Donbas is very important"

"This battle...can influence the course of the whole war."

The Guardian - UK

‘After Bucha, I’m afraid of Russian soldiers’: people in east Ukraine prepare for fresh assault

Support for Putin’s actions has fallen dramatically across the Donbas region his forces are expected to put under new attack

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's next move revealed as Russian President plans May 9 victory day

Russia observes May 9 as the anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the date appears to have been earmarked by Vladimir Putin to declare the end of the Ukraine invasion, an expert told the Mirror

Asharq Al-Awsat

As Russia Loses Warship, Zelenskyy Hails Ukrainians’ Resolve

On a day that saw Moscow suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine’s president hailed his people for their resolve since Russia invaded in February and for making "the most important decision of their life - to fight.” In his nightly address,…

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