'Battle of Donbas': Ukrainians prepare for new phase of fighting | DW News

Seven weeks into its war with Ukraine, Moscow has announced the beginning of a new phase in the conflict. After spending days regrouping, Russian troops now appear to have launched a full-scale offensive along a 500-kilometer front in Ukraine's Donbas region. After suffering setbacks around Kyiv, the Kremlin declared its main goal to be the capture of the eastern territory, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting for power for years. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   ►Instagram:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   #Ukraine #Donbas #Russia