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

 April 23, 2022 (The New Atlas) - This is an update on Russian military operations in Ukraine.

• 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;