#Donbas

Ukrainian Forces Strike Bridge in Bryansk Region and Depots in Donbas

Politics 10/17/2026, 18:19

On October 16-17, 2026, Ukrainian forces struck a railway bridge in Russia's Bryansk region and depots and a UAV post in Donbas.

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AFU Blocked Russian Offensive Operations Across All Fronts, - ISW

Politics 10/15/2026, 10:10

The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully blocked Russian army offensive operations across all key front sectors, disrupting the enemy's plans.

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Reuters: Putin Will Not Enter Negotiations Without Donbas Control

Politics 10/13/2026, 02:41

According to Reuters, Vladimir Putin will agree to peace talks only after seizing the remaining 11% of Donbas. The US is trying to soften Russia's stance via a diesel deal.

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Ukrainian Forces Push Back Russian Army in Donbas, - ISW

Politics 10/08/2026, 08:47

Ukrainian Defense Forces have advanced east of Oleksandrivka and are successfully counterattacking in the Donbas, disrupting Russian offensive plans, ISW reports.

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AFU Achieve New Successes in Donbas and Zaporizhzhia Region, - ISW

Politics 10/07/2026, 09:53

Ukraine's Defense Forces have disrupted the Russian army's offensive and improved positions in Donbas and Zaporizhzhia, ISW reports.

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Putin Pledges Faster Capture of Donbas Amid Multiple Failed Deadlines

Politics 10/01/2026, 22:17

Vladimir Putin promised to capture Donbas faster than in 1.5-2 years, ignoring the failure of previous deadlines. Experts note systemic disruptions in the Russian army's offensive schedules.

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Zelenskyy promotes commander of the 11th Army Corps Emil Ishkulov to Brigadier General

Politics 09/30/2026, 18:18

President Zelenskyy has promoted 11th Corps commander Emil Ishkulov to Brigadier General. His unit is responsible for the defense of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.

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Defense Forces Hit Russian UAV Depot and Command Post: Strike Locations Named

Politics 09/30/2026, 12:29

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a Russian UAV depot, command post, repair base, and logistical facilities in occupied territories over the past day.

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Ukrainian Forces Advance in Donbas and Zaporizhzhia, - ISW

Politics 09/30/2026, 09:59

Ukraine's Defense Forces have disrupted Russian attacks and advanced in the Donbas and Zaporizhzhia region, ISW analytical reports confirm.

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Drapaty Without a Revolution: How the New Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Is Changing the Approach to Frontline Management and What Awaits the Pokrovsk-Dobropillia Axis

Politics 09/21/2026, 10:03

After Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, no mass personnel purge took place, but the approach to promoting officers and delegating powers has changed. Russia is intensifying pressure on the Pokrovsk-Dobropillia axis and preparing a new campaign of strikes on the rear.

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"You said the same thing a year ago": Kushner rebuts Putin's promise to seize Donbas within months

Politics 09/19/2026, 11:03

According to the NYT, at a Kremlin meeting in early September Putin stated that Russia would seize Donbas within a few months, but Jared Kushner rebutted: "You said the same thing a year ago."

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Ukrainian Forces Improve Positions on the Kupiansk and Drobuvka Axes and Confirm 'Vivaldi' Counteroffensive Near Lyman for the First Time — ISW

Politics 09/16/2026, 19:01

According to ISW, Ukrainian forces improved their positions on the Kupiansk, Drobuvka, and Huliaipole axes, disrupting Russian assaults and officially confirming the 'Vivaldi' counteroffensive near Lyman for the first time.

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"Mobilization Won't Help": Former CIA Director Petreus Assesses the Limits of Russia's Military Ambitions

Politics 09/16/2026, 18:52

In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, former CIA Director David Petreus stated that even a new mobilization of 100,000–200,000 soldiers will not allow Russia to achieve its military objectives, while Ukrainian innovations and strikes on air defense are systematically undermining Moscow's offensive potential.

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Operation "Vivaldi": Third Army Corps Launches Offensive in Northern Donbas and Liberates Seredne

Politics 09/15/2026, 14:25

The Third Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched the offensive operation "Vivaldi" in northern Donetsk Oblast, liberating Seredne and clearing about 75 sq. km. General Biletsky called the first stage of a multi-phase operation.

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Russian Orthodox Church sends fragment of St. Dmitry of Don's relics to the front line in Ukraine: insiders call the move a violation of canon

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:00

The Russian Orthodox Church transferred a fragment of St. Dmitry of Don's relics, discovered in summer in the Assumption Cathedral, to the front line in Ukraine. Within the Church, the move is criticized as a violation of canon in the name of loyalty to the Kremlin.

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To the supermarket in an armored vehicle: how Kramatorsk volunteers live under the threat of FPV drones

Politics 09/09/2026, 17:09

A volunteer from Universal Aid Ukraine described how, in Kramatorsk, even a trip to the supermarket now requires an armored vehicle and a "Chuyka" detector because of FPV drones. In 2025, the team evacuated 1,200 civilians.

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Palisa reveals new Kremlin deadline for Donbas: Russia's politburo sets end of 2026, military asks for extension to March 2027

Politics 09/08/2026, 01:39

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Palisa, at a meeting with Witkoff and Kushner, revealed that Russia's politburo set a deadline for the full occupation of Donetsk Oblast by the end of 2026, while Russian military officials are asking for an extension to March 31, 2027.

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Vitkoff and Kushner Brought Updated Peace Plans to Kyiv, but No Breakthrough — FT

Politics 09/07/2026, 19:14

Trump's special envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Kyiv for the first time and presented Zelenskyy with updated peace documents. According to FT, no breakthrough was achieved, and there were few new ideas in the proposals.

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