Ukraine war: 'New phase of war' as Russia's offensive in east begins

Damaged and burned vehicles are seen at a destroyed part of a plant in an area controlled by Russian-backed separatist forces in Mariupol - Copyright AP Photo/Alexei Alexandrov

Copyright AP Photo/Alexei Alexandrov

By Euronews with AP, AFP

Published on 19/04/2022 - 08:34•Updated 23:08

The Ukrainian military’s General Staff said Tuesday that Russian forces are focusing their efforts on taking full control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in the east.

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Russian forces have begun a new offensive in the east of Ukraine after their retreat from the capital region and other parts of the country.

The Ukrainian military’s General Staff noted that "a new phase of war" began when troops attempted to break through defences in the eastern regions.

Read more about Tuesday's events as they unfolded in our blog below.

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