According to a report, a pivotal battle for eastern Ukraine is underway. Reportedly, the uk armed forces minister said it is not inevitable that Russia will take parts of eastern Donbas. According to a report, the u.s. and nato are rushing to get artillery and heavy weaponry to that area in time to make a difference. Reportedly, the russian president has cited nato expansion and the risk that Kyiv could join the alliance as reason for the conflict which has been described by the russian foreign minister as a nato proxy war. According to reports, in recent days Ukraine has fired on logistic targets in russian territory including a fuel depot in the western city of Bryansk, about 100 kilometres from the Ukraine border.
Reportedly, Russia’s invasion has worried several countries in eastern europe who fear they could be next. According to reports, securing southern Ukraine would open the door to the Moldovian separatist region of Transnistria. Moldova is not a member of nato. Article 11 of the constitution of Moldova proclaims its permanent neutrality.
Reportedly, in recent days Ukraine has fired on russian territory, including a fuel depot in the western city of Bryansk, about 100 kilometres from the Ukraine border.