The Donbas region in Ukraine has been a focal point of conflict between an expansionist Russia and Ukraine seeking independence, resulting in a desolate landscape after years of war and Russification enforced by Russia.
Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine's Donbas region were annexed by Russia in 2022, leading to continued tension, with Ukrainians considering it illegal while the international community opposes the move.
The Donbas area is compared to a modern-day Battle of Verdun, with intense artillery exchanges between Ukrainian and Russian forces, firing tens of thousands of shells monthly.
The Donbas region holds significance in Russian and Soviet mythologies, with its history tied to Ukraine since independence.
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