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As of early September 2025, Russian forces continue incremental advances in eastern Ukraine, notably near Dobropillia and Donetsk, pressing Ukrainian defenses along a 1,000-kilometer front. Ukraine has reclaimed some villages and launched drone strikes on Russian territory, including a fire at a nuclear plant with no casualties. Peace talks remain stalled after Russia ruled out an immediate Putin-Zelensky summit despite ongoing prisoner exchanges and diplomatic efforts led by the US and European allies.
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Kostiantynivka faces apocalyptic conditions with no power, water, or gas, as shelling and drone attacks intensify. Civilians flee or risk staying amid destruction, while nearby Kramatorsk remains more resilient. The war's toll on urban centers highlights Ukraine's ongoing crisis.
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Recent days have seen intensified Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, targeting infrastructure and civilian areas in multiple regions. Russia also launched cross-border attacks into Estonia and Crimea, with Ukraine reporting casualties and damage. The situation remains volatile as international tensions rise.