Ukraine war latest: Russia's deadline to capture Donbas slips yet again

kyivindependent.com·The Kyiv Independent news desk·2026-09-08T17:49:42.000Z
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The article reports that Russia has delayed its goal of capturing Ukraine's Donbas region, with Ukrainian officials saying Russian advances have been slow and repeated deadlines missed. It describes a deadly Russian attack on Kyiv that killed five people, frames Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure as a sign of resilience, and highlights Germany’s support for Ukraine with air defense systems. The story emphasizes Russia’s aggression and Ukraine’s determination, using emotional descriptions of attacks while leaving out Ukrainian setbacks or context around disputed claims.

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