Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reaches its 100th day on Friday. An offensive which enabled Moscow to seize 20% of Ukrainian territory and which focuses on the Donbass region (east) and its strategic city of Severodonetsk.
Before the invasion, Russian or pro-Russian forces controlled 43,000 km2 there, since the annexation of Crimea and the capture of a third of Donbass in 2014. Since February 24, they have notably advanced in the east and south , along the Black and Azov seas, now controlling a strategic coastal corridor linking eastern Russia with Crimea.
After the failure of their lightning offensive to bring down the government of kyiv, the Russian forces concentrate on the conquest of Donbass where a war of attrition is now being played out.
This Friday, the EU communicated on its sixth round of sanctions against Russia. She has also also indicated in a note that she will not recognize passports issued by Russia in the occupied zones.
Relive the events of this 100th day of war below: