Donbas sporadically blown up as well (3)

I believe the answer is:

and

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'as well' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for and that I've seen before include "A very common conjunction" , "Together with" , "& 18 You bet!" , "Joiner or dandies" , "Joining word" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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