Russia says first phase of Ukraine operation complete, to focus on Donbas
OCCURRED Mar 25 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:20:17.335Zfact_jecosf0nn5
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Multiple reputable sources consistently report that on 25 March 2022, Russia announced the first phase of its military operation was complete and would refocus on the Donbas. The claim is corroborated by major news agencies and official statements. No credible source contradicts this event.
On 25 March 2022, Russian military officials announced that the first phase of the invasion of Ukraine was complete, claiming that Ukrainian forces had suffered significant losses. They stated that Russia would now concentrate on the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. The announcement came as Russian forces faced setbacks near Kyiv and other areas.
LOCATION RussiaACTORS Russian Armed Forces, Russian Ministry of Defence, Vladimir Putin#russia-ukraine-war #donbas #military-operation #2022
SOURCES (3)
- [1]2022 Russian invasion of UkraineWikipedia · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine
- [2]Russia invades Ukraine: Russia fires missiles, forces enter combatThe Jerusalem Post · www.jpost.com/international/article-698445
- [3]Peace in Ukraine is nowhere in sightFrontline · frontline.thehindu.com/world-affairs/ukraine-war-russia-peace-settlement/article71415143.ece
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