War in Donbas
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War in Donbas
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The War in Donbas refers to the armed conflict that began in April 2014 in the Donbas region of Eastern Ukraine. The conflict started when Russian-backed separatists seized government buildings following Russia's annexation of Crimea. This action prompted the Ukrainian military to launch operations against the separatists, leading to a protracted war characterized by territory disputes, international sanctions, and significant human and economic losses.
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