Donetsk

• Ukraine holds defense in Donetsk region as battles rage: top commander

  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other military officials have been on a diplomatic marathon in recent months trying to secure more Western weapons and fighter aircraft.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2023
  
• Ukraine war: Rockets strike mayor’s office in separatist Donetsk

  The attacks on both sides came as Russia has lost ground in the nearly seven weeks since Ukraine's armed forces opened their southern counteroffensive.

  World

  Oct 16, 2022
  
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• Canadian defence minister ‘disgusted’ by Russia’s plan to annex parts of Ukraine

  Russian officials have insinuated that the annexation of the areas of Ukraine could legitimize an escalation in the war, which has ground on since Moscow's Feb. 24 invasion.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2022
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• Russia widens strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure following frontline setbacks

  Russia has widened its strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure in the past week following setbacks on the battlefield and is likely to expand its target range further.

  World

  Sep 18, 2022
• Six months into war, Ukrainians say they have ‘no choice’ but to keep fighting

  In conversations with Global News, Ukrainians who have spent the past six months witnessing the horrors of war first-hand share stories of bravery and resolve.

  World

  Aug 28, 2022
• Ukraine, Russia trade blame for prison shelling, dozens reportedly killed

  Officials from Russia and the separatist authorities in Donetsk said the attack killed 53 Ukrainian POWs and wounded 75.

  World

  Jul 29, 2022
• At least 15 dead after Russian rocket strike on Ukraine apartment

  Donetsk' emergency service gave the death toll at 15 on Sunday afternoon, adding that 24 more people could still be trapped under the rubble.

  World

  Jul 10, 2022
• Russian army taking pause in Ukraine to regroup for renewed assault, analysts predict

  A Washington-based think tank believes Russia is taking an 'operational pause' in Ukraine to regroup, but shelling continues across the country's east end.

  World

  Jul 7, 2022
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• At least 12 killed in Ukraine as Russia steps up Donetsk offensive

  The country's presidential office said Russian forces targeted cities and villages in southeast Ukraine, with most civilian casualties occurring in Donetsk province.

  World

  Jul 6, 2022
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• 5 killed and 22 injured by Ukrainian artillery in Donetsk, pro-Russia separatists say

  Pro-Russia separatists say at least five people were killed in Donetsk by Ukrainian artillery strikes, but there was no independent confirmation of any of the attacks.

  World

  Jun 13, 2022