Ukraine says Russia shells more than 40 towns in Donbas push

Russians shell dozens of Ukrainian towns in fierce battle for the Donbas

The stepped-up attacks come as Russian President Vladimir Putin orders new initiatives to try to solidify Moscow's gains and secure new ones.

Ukraine says Russia shells more than 40 towns in Donbas push

Russian forces shelled more than 40 towns in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, Ukraine's military said, threatening to shut off the last main escape route for civilians trapped in the path of their invasion, now in its fourth month.

School hit as Russia shells more than 40 towns in eastern Ukraine

Russia shelled more than 40 towns in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, destroying nearly a dozen high-rise buildings and damaging a school.Moscow’s forces are in

Russia shells more than 40 towns in battle to surround Ukrainians in east

Ukraine’s armed forces said the Russians had destroyed or damaged 47 civilian sites, including 38 homes and a school

Ukraine says Russia shelled more than 40 towns in Donbas push

After failing to seize Ukraine capital Kyiv or its second city Kharkiv, Russia is trying to take control of Donbas, comprised of two eastern provinces Russia claims on behalf of separatists.

Ukraine says Russia shells more than 40 towns in Donbas push

Russian forces shelled more than 40 towns in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, Ukraine's military said, threatening to shut off the last main escape route