WorldWho can afford to give up the Donbas most?

Donetsk and Luhansk, which make up the Donbas, have seen some of the bloodiest fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Both sides refuse to give up the region because of its military value, long economic history and political importance. The report examines Ukraine’s Fortress Belt, the importance of high ground in the drone era and which side could better bear losing the Donbas.