'The Donbas fight will define the course of the Ukraine war,' Zelensky claims
Key Takeaways:
- After more than 100 days of war between Russia and Ukraine, the struggle in Ukraine's eastern region is still raging, with the hard combat in Severodonetsk and Lysychansk continuing.
- Ukrainian soldiers are "suffering serious losses in both the eastern city of Severodonetsk and the Kharkiv region" against Russian troops, according to Zelenksy.
The battle in the eastern region of Ukraine is now raging after more than 100 days of war among Russia and Ukraine, as the hard battle in Severodonetsk and Lysychansk continues. The struggle in Donbas' eastern sector, as per Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, will "define the trajectory of the war."
According to Kyiv, 100 and 200 of its soldiers are killed daily, with hundreds more injured in the conflict. Since Russia's invasion on February 24, thousands of people have been killed, and thousands more have been evacuated or forced to flee the war-torn country.
Here are the most recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict:
1. In a video speech on Tuesday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the war-torn country's fight against Russian troops in the eastern Donbas region will "define the destiny of the war." "Unfortunately, there are some heartbreaking losses. However, we must maintain our resolve. This is our country. It's critical to stay put in Donbas. "Who will dominate in the coming weeks will be determined by what happens in Donbas," he stated.
2. After burning all three bridges that connect Severodoentsk to its twin city of Lysychansk across a river, Russian forces have stepped up their efforts to shut off surviving Ukrainian troops in the industrial heartland of Severodoentsk.
3. According to Zelenksy, Ukrainian forces are "suffering heavy losses in both the eastern city of Severodonetsk and also the Kharkiv region" against Russian troops.
4. As per the governor of the Luhansk region, approximately 500 civilians, including 40 children, are trapped alongside the military at the Azot chemical factory.
5. According to Kyiv's agricultural minister, Russia's invasion of Ukraine will "cause a global wheat shortage for at least 3 seasons" by keeping much of Ukraine's grain off the market and driving prices to record highs.