Ukraine prepares for new Russian Donbas push, says gains made in north

By Agence France-Presse

May 16, 2022 3:27 pm

KYIV: Ukraine was preparing Monday for a new Russian push in the eastern Donbas region, as Kyiv said its army's counterattack around Kharkiv had gained momentum.

Since failing to take the capital at the beginning of the invasion in late February, control of Donbas has become one of Moscow's primary objectives — but Western intelligence has predicted its campaign will stall amid heavy losses and fierce resistance.

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