Author (Person) | Domańska, Maria, Wilk, Andrzej |
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Publisher | Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) |
Series Title | OSW Analyses |
Series Details | 10.08.16 |
Publication Date | 10/08/2016 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
In July 2016 the military situation in the conflict zone in the Donbas region further deteriorated. After months of relative calm both sides intensified exchanges of fire, including the use of heavy artillery, along the entire demarcation line. It may be assumed that Russia intends to use the present escalation of exchanges of fire to put more pressure on Kyiv. Moscow’s strategic objective is not only to extend its exclusive influence to Ukraine but also to realise the Kremlin’s vision of the international order. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/analyses/2016-08-10/deteriorating-military-situation-donbas |
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Countries / Regions | Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine |