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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that the upcoming battle for Donbas will resemble World War II, involving major operations, manoeuvres, thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, aircraft, and artillery.

Brussels, Donbas
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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent UNIAN Censor.NET

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The battle for Donbas will resemble World War II with major operations, manoeuvres, thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, aircraft, and artillery

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russia has prepared a plan for major operations in Donbas

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Ukraine has prepared a plan to counter Russian operations in Donbas

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: speculation

The battle of Donbas will resemble World War II

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

The operation will involve thousands of tanks, aircraft, armored vehicles, and artillery

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

The operation will not be a local operation

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Dmytro Kuleba stated the battle for Donbas will resemble WWII and urged NATO allies for immediate aid.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that the battle for Donbas will be reminiscent of World War II.

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