Donetsk

Donetsk is a major city and the administrative center of the Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. It is a key industrial hub and has been a focal point of intense conflict since the 2014 war in Donbas and the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to a renewed Russian military offensive aimed at capturing the city and the surrounding region, which is testing Ukraine's new military leadership.

Latest on Donetsk

• Russian drive on Donetsk region puts Kyiv’s new commanders to the test

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