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othermedium impact08/09/2026, 03:16:33Confidence 61/100

Russia is slowly grinding through the Donbas as Ukraine braces for a brutal fight over its last strongholds

A Ukrainian soldier looks out of a window of an apartment destroyed by shelling in the direction of Kostiantynivka.Alex Nikitenko/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images <ul><li>Russia is advancing s… [+11088 chars]

Claims & verification status

Likely

A Ukrainian soldier was observed looking out of a window of an apartment destroyed by shelling in Kostiantynivka.

Attributed to: Alex Nikitenko/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images
Likely

Russia is advancing through the Donbas region.

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Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • Russia is advancing through the Donbas region.
  • Ukraine is preparing for a significant fight to defend its remaining strongholds.
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Our assessment

If sustained Russian advances in Donbas are confirmed, increased disruption to industrial and logistics operations in Eastern Ukraine is likely, with potential spillover into…

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