Russian troops have begun the battle for Donbas, Ukraine says - BBC News

President Zelensky says the battle for the Donbas region, regarded as the second phase of the war, has begun after Russia launched a major offensive in the east of Ukraine.

Ukraine says that a large proportion of the Russian forces is now focusing on the eastern region of Donbas. Russia has now taken control of the Ukrainian city of Kreminna as part of what appears to be a plan to surround the region.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said this is a turning point in Russia’s “special military operation”

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[samgregg]

let's not give RU credit for a "phase II" - it is simply a second attempt

[ariegabriel]

Hope this violence will stop soon and peace for the ordinary people...they have had a sad history and deserve better....

[franklinblunt]

prayers & thoughts on eventual resolution, folks in bunkers is hard to even see but much courage expressed there beside condolences required somehow

[followveganismforahealthyl]

It’s so difficult to build, but so easy to matters...🤨

[darrenhamilton]

Has there not been a conflict going on in Donbass for the past 8 years ?

[elmantaguikarim]

Donbass war was going for 8 years and no one spoke about it .

[rishadrahman]

Huge respect for these news reporters who risk their own lives to show us the truth. The truth about war.

[lovableulloriaqtomeetyu]

It is all about greed of others land just hope everything will be fine even there are so much loss of precious lives

[Nomadunlimited]

2 months ago they were just thinking how to save on food for the family each day.Now they have to worry everyday if they will survive the day. Total destruction of the invaders is the only way to stop this.

[Mr_Rabbit]

Mad respect for all the reporters on the frontlines of this madness

[Sofia_Guo]

"I cried everyday."as I heard the voice from the ordinary people, so sad.😭

[poobum]

i recall one of the American retired general was on tv explaining how the invaders might cut off by surrounding and now we see they have done this hope they were not watching his suggestion!

[Saikayussouf]

God bless the innocent people of Ukraine, Palestine, Yemen, Syria. Amen

[keto]

People need to evolve and live in peace.

[newlife]

People need to evolve and live in the peace

[ShineMystic]

I have mass respect for these Ukrainians for sticking to their turf no matter what hell brings many prayers for Ukraine you will rebuild and better just sad to see all the people have to flee.

[Ranmonsterr]

In my opinion, Patrick Lancaster has a much more precious picture of what happening there. Just search for his channel.

[hearthealer]

For this real tragedy complete responsibility is US and their allies

[Medley]

8:20 It is unimaginable that the explosion of an ammunition depot on a ship happens without deaths and injuries. This is about the worst thing that can happen on a warship.

[JoseSilva-bguz]

BBC instead of beeing the UK state television it looks like Ukraine state television 90% of their news on Ukraine starts with "according to Ukraine government " independent, and factual news are a rare thing these days !