Cities across Donetsk region main target of Russian invaders - Zelensky

Cities across Donetsk region main target of Russian invaders - Zelensky

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The enemy’s main objective at the moment is to seize Sievierodonetsk and other cities across Donetsk region, while the Ukrainian Army continues to hold the Russians back in the area.

That’s according to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who spoke in a video address to the nation.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are repelling constant attacks in those areas where Russia is still trying to advance. Severodonetsk and other cities in Donbas remain the main targets for the occupiers. We do everything to protect our land and our people.

Read also: Nine civilians killed, six injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk Region

Memo.  On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The enemy forces have been massively shelling and bombing peaceful Ukrainian cities and villages, destroying key infrastructure facilities and residential areas, using artillery, MLR systems, bombs, and ballistic missiles.

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