Zelensky warns 'Battle for Donbas' has begun as Russia launches major offensive | Ukraine war

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Russian forces advanced on towns and villages in eastern Ukraine on Monday as Kyiv warned a new phase in the war had begun.

Volodmyr Zelensky vowed his forces would defend the Donbas "no matter how many Russian soldiers" were sent by Vladimir Putin.

Kyiv said the Russians were attacking the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions in earnest as they sought to establish "full control".

"We can now confirm that Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas, which they have been preparing for a long time. A large part of the Russian army is now dedicated to this", Mr Zelensky announced on Monday night.

"No matter how many Russian soldiers are brought here, we will fight. We will defend ourselves."

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