Russian Military Operations in Ukraine Update: Battle of Donbas "Begins" Says Pentagon

Update: Russian Military Operations in Ukraine - April 23, 2022

- Pentagon admits a “new” major offensive is unfolding in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region;
- US continues to send heavy weapons including 72 155mm howitzers and 144,000 rounds;
- US is also sending 121 “Phoenix Ghost” drones but is not disclosing its function;
- Mariupol city has been fully secured by Russian forces;
- Russian President Vladimir Putin cancels storming of Azovstal steel plant where last Ukrainian holdouts remain;

From 'The New Atlas' YouTube channel.