'Battle for Donbas' critical for Russia, says British defence ministry

The "Battle of Donbas" remains Russia’s main strategic focus in Ukraine, Britain's defence ministry said on Friday, but it has suffered significant losses for limited territorial gains. Moscow regards winning the "Battle for Donbas" as crucial if it is to achieve its stated aim of securing control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Britain's defence ministry said.

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