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June 14, 2022

Ukraine Seeks More Heavy Arms as Russia Moves to Solidify Rule in Eastern Ukraine
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In eastern Ukraine, Russian forces have destroyed the last bridge
connecting Severodonetsk to other areas under Ukrainian control as heavy
fighting continues in the city. Ukraine is calling on Western nations to
provide far more in heavy arms. On Monday, Ukraine requested 300 rocket
launchers, 500 tanks and 1,000 howitzers. This comes as Russia has begun
issuing passports in some areas it is occupying in eastern Ukraine as
Russia attempts to solidify its rule in the region. Meanwhile, Russia is
accusing Ukraine of firing NATO-supplied artillery on a market in a
Russia-controlled area of Donetsk, killing three people, including a
child.


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