https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-pushes-russia-back-in-donetsk-as-military-civilian-casualties-soarContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-pushes-russia-back-in-donetsk-as-military-civilian-casualties-soarhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-pushes-russia-back-in-donetsk-as-military-civilian-casualties-soar#u118580Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:45:14 +0000Ukrainian forces are pushing Russian troops back in the eastern Donetsk region, forcing retreats from several settlements once firmly held by Moscow. The counteroffensive, driven heavily by drone and robot tactics in the Lyman sector, has thwarted Russian attempts to encircle the Donbas. Military and civilian casualties are soaring as Russian forces fight desperately to maintain control of the contested areas. Ukrainian infantry on the ground dispute Russian claims of full control over Lyman, while independent analysis confirms four new front line breakthroughs.Why it mattersThe late-summer co