Ukraine war latest: Russia's deadline to capture Donbas slips yet again
Key developments on Sept. 8: * Russia's deadline to capture Donbas slips again as military asks for more time, Ukraine says * Germany 'ready to provide missiles for Patriots,' Zelensky says * Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack, killing 5, injuring 29, as brief truce ends in missile fire * Ukrainian drones ignite blaze at Russia's Saratov Oil Refinery, locals report * Russian drone violates…
Ukraine war update: Russia extends deadline to capture Donbas to March 31, 2027
Russia has once again pushed back its deadline to fully capture Ukraine's Donbas region, now setting March 31, 2027, as the target date, according to Deputy Presidential Office head Pavlo Palisa. The new deadline comes amid Russia's continued demand for Ukraine to withdraw from the contested territory as part of a U.S.-led peace process. Moscow has refused a ceasefire without such concessions.
Ukraine still maintains control over 21% to 22% of Donetsk Oblast, indicating that roughly one-fifth of the region remains outside Russian hands. The military has postponed the deadline to capture the oblast's administrative borders a staggering 15 times.
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