Russian troops all set to attack Donbass region amid intensifying invasion of Ukraine

As war between Russia and Ukraine enters 52nd day, Russian forces have relentlessly been attacking Ukrainian cities and Ukraine's armed forces continue to show tough resilience against Russian aggression.  he of Luhansk regional military ministration, Serhiy Haidai, stated that Russian troops are rey to attack Donbas region, reported ZN.UA. According to Haidai, Russian forces could possibly begin attacking simultaneously in Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

Russian troops all set to attack Donbass, says Luhansk regional military he

According to Times UK report, Russian President Vlimir Putin wants tens of thousands of troops in Donbass region to ensure victory. This decision came following debacle of Russian forces in gaining control of most of strategic locations in neighbouring Ukraine. This comes after Ukrainian forces destroyed Russia's missile cruiser Moskva in Black Sea. Ukrainian forces attacked Russian warship using its Neptune missiles. Meanwhile, reports have also emerged that Russian forces are focussing on regrouping and strengning of troops, continuing partial blocke of city of Kharkiv and its shelling with artillery," said Ukrainian defence department on Saturday.

Several reports also state that "situation in Mariupol is difficult and hard."  Ukrainian Defence Ministry spokesperson, Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, revealed that enemy has not been successful in completely gaining control, but ded that situation in ancient port city remains "difficult and hard." dressing media reporters, he said, "Fighting is happening right now. Russian army is constantly calling on ditional units to storm city." Notably, Mariupol has become one of major battlegrounds in ongoing war. fall of Mariupol into Russian hands will give m vantage of establishing a land corridor between Russia mainland and Crimea.

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war between Russia and Ukraine continues to worsen, with Kremlin growing more and more strategic after facing losses in a few battles in Ukraine, including loss of its biggest warship Moskva. Meanwhile, Russia has announced that UK PM Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, and 10 or British government politicians and members in country will not be allowed to enter Russia. 

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