Ukraine pushes Russia back in Donetsk as military, civilian casualties soar

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Russia is fighting for settlements it once firmly held in Donetsk, and has retreated from many others.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:09:15 UTC.

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