Posted on 04/19/2022 2:38:39 AM PDT by GonzoII
Russia has launched a major offensive into eastern Ukraine, authorities in Kyiv said, opening a new phase of its invasion after being thwarted in efforts to capture the capital.The United States is due to hold a video meeting with allies Tuesday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, where Moscow's military campaign has refocused on the eastern region of Donbas, partly controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists since 2014. "We can now confirm that Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas, which they have been preparing for a long time," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram late Monday.
"No matter how many Russian soldiers are brought here, we will fight. We will defend ourselves."
Ahead of the widely anticipated advance, Ukrainian authorities had urged people in Donbas to flee west to escape.
"The second phase of the war has started," Kyiv's presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak said.
Control of Donbas would allow Moscow to create a southern corridor to the occupied Crimean peninsula...
(Excerpt) Read more at themoscowtimes.com ...
"Russia has also added 11 battalion tactical groups — consisting of, among other things, artillery, helicopters, and logistical support — to its forces in east Ukraine, the official added, bringing the total to 76 in the country."
Okay, so at this point, both sides agree that there is now an offensive taking place in Donbass.
Facts on the ground:
Russia invaded Ukraine
Russia did not take Kieeyyyieev
Russia acknowledges the Muskva ship sank
Zelensky: Donbass
Pooty: Dontpass
Brandon: Dumbass
That about cover it?
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