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When did Russia bomb Donetsk?
On 13 July 2014, mortar shells fired from Ukrainian territory landed in the courtyard of a private home in the border town of Donetsk in the Rostov Oblast of Russia, according to Russian officials. The shelling killed one civilian and injured two others.
Who won the battle of Donetsk?
| First Battle of Donetsk Airport | |
|---|---|
| Date 26–27 May 2014 (1 day) Location Donetsk International Airport Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine Result Ukrainian victory | |
| Belligerents | |
| Ukraine | Donetsk People’s Republic Russian volunteers |
| Commanders and leaders |
Why was Donetsk attacked?
Heavy fighting over the airport continued into the new year, with some of the worst fighting having taken place in January 2015. On 21 January, separatist forces overran the government’s positions at the airport. The remaining Ukrainian forces were either killed, forced to retreat, or captured.
Is Luhansk and Donetsk part of Ukraine?
The territory controlled by the two republics is internationally recognized as part of Ukraine by all member states of the United Nations (including Russia). Donetsk and Luhansk have only received international recognition from each other and from South Ossetia, which itself is only recognized by 5 of the 193 UN member states .
When did Ukraine regain control of the Donbass?
Between April and July 2014 some parts of Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast were brought under the control of the Donetsk People’s Republic; however, the Armed Forces of Ukraine regained many of these areas in its early July 2014 post-ceasefire government offensive during the War in Donbass.
Where are Lviv and Donetsk republics?
Lugansk and Donetsk People’s republics are located in the historical region of Donbas, which was added to Ukraine in 1922. The majority of the population speaks Russian as their first language.
What is the Donetsk People’s Republic?
Along with the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the Donetsk People’s Republic is considered by Ukraine one of three temporarily occupied territories of as a result of Russian military intervention.