22 December Sunday

Ukraine Calls For More Weapons As Russia Steps Up Shelling

Web Desk(TVM)Updated: Tuesday May 24, 2022

 

Kyiv urged allies for more heavy weaponry as battle for Donbas intensifies. Nearly 50 defence leaders from around the world met on Monday, agreeing to dispatch more advanced weapons including Harpoon launcher and missiles to defend against renewed offensives.

Clashes ongoing now mark what Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky said was start of the “battle for Donbas”. Russia remains focused on easter Donbas that comprises Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

According to Ukraine military, Russian forces are attacking Ukraiinian positions along the entire 300-mile frontline since Monday. The decision for added assistance from western leaders comes amid this, following which, additional military aircraft and aircraft has been sent to help Ukraine increase its fleet-size and repair damaged arsenal.



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