Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine's Donbas region – BBC News

Russia's army is advancing in the areas of eastern Ukraine and has taken some ground, according to Ukraine's military.

It said Russia has intensified its bombardment of the wider Donbas area, using heavy firepower to damage defences around the city of Donetsk.

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, said Russian forces have "completely destroyed" Donbas, adding: "It is hell there."