Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the nation on the anniversary of the liberation of Donbass from the Nazi invaders. The leader stressed that September 8, 1943 is an important and momentous date in the country s history.
On September 8, 1943, Soviet troops liberated the city of Stalino (Donetsk), the capital of Donbass, from German Nazi invaders. Therefore, this date is celebrated as the day of liberation of the entire Donbass.