Why Putin wants Donbas, Ukraine's ravaged heartland

Ukraine braced itself Monday for a massive Russian assault on the country’s eastern Donbas region, which is set to become ground zero in a bloody conflict that shows no sign of stopping despite growing questions about whether Moscow can secure anything resembling the original victory it sought.

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National story. 12 articles from 7 sources. Updated Apr 15, 2022.

Part of The Russia-Ukraine war: the invasion, the front line and the long-range strikes

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CNNLean Left· Apr 15, 2022

Why Putin wants Donbas, Ukraine's ravaged heartland

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CNNLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine, country braces for major Donbas offensive

CNNLean Left· Apr 13, 2022

Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine, country braces for major Donbas offensive

CNNLean Left· Apr 12, 2022

Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine, country braces for major Donbas offensive

CNNLean Left· Apr 11, 2022

Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine, country braces for major Donbas offensive

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ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Apr 15, 2022

Donbas has been Ukraine's ravaged heartland for eight years. Here's why Putin wants it

KRDOCenter· Apr 15, 2022

Donbas has been Ukraine's ravaged heartland for eight years. Here's why Putin wants it

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Apr 15, 2022

Donbas has been Ukraine's ravaged heartland for eight years. Here's why Putin wants it

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Apr 15, 2022

Donbas has been Ukraine's ravaged heartland for eight years. Here's why Putin wants it

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KTVZ BendCenter· Apr 15, 2022

Donbas, Ukraine's ravaged heartland, has suffered eight years of warfare. Here's why Putin wants it

Local News 8Center· Apr 15, 2022

Donbas, Ukraine's ravaged heartland, has suffered eight years of warfare. Here's why Putin wants it

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Washington TimesLean Right· Apr 11, 2022

Ukraine braces for Donbas battle as Moscow’s war effort faces new questions

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