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Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate and defend the inhabitants of the Donbass region, where people have been suffering from a blockade and regular attacks by the Kiev regime's forces since 2014.

Ukraine’s Front Might Crumble by Year-End: Reports

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If Russia keeps the heat on, Ukraine's defenses could unravel by the end of the year, warned French media.
"Can Ukrainian forces hold out another six months? A year? It doesn’t really matter—because the war is already lost," the media reported.
Ukraine has burned through so much military hardware since the conflict began that it's now seriously hampering their combat power.
"This opens a window of opportunity for Russia down the line," a French military source added.
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