'We need to hold back this horde': Shelling intensifies in the Donbas region as Russian soldiers try to encircle key cities

'We need to hold back this horde': Shelling intensifies in the Donbas region as Russian soldiers try to encircle key cities

After abandoning its attempt to seize control of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early in May, Russia moved to concentrate on Donbas, which includes the provinces of Luhansk and Donetsk.

Advancing Russian forces reach key highway out of Donbas cities

Advancing Russian forces came closer to surrounding Ukrainian troops in the east, briefly seizing positions on the last highway out of a crucial pair of Ukrainian-held cities before being beaten back, a Ukrainian official said on Thursday (26 May).

Advancing Russian Forces Reach Key Highway from Donbas Cities

Governor of Luhansk province, said around 50 Russian soldiers had reached the highway and 'managed to gain a foothold for some time'

Advancing Russian forces reach key highway from Donbas cities

By Pavel Polityuk and Conor Humphries KYIV/SVITLODARSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - Advancing Russian forces came closer to surrounding Ukrainian troops in the ...

Advancing Russian forces reach key highway from Donbas cities

KYIV/SVITLODARSK -- Advancing Russian forces came closer to surrounding Ukrainian troops in the east, briefly seizing positions on the last highway out of a crucial pair of Ukrainian-held cities before being beaten back, a Ukrainian official said on Thursday. Read More

Russian forces advance in Ukraine’s Donbas

Advancing Russian forces have come closer to surrounding Ukrainian troops in the eastern Donbas region, gaining ground as they press forward with their assault. But Kyiv says it is not prepared to give up any territory to appease Moscow. Louisa Naks reports.