Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:42am on 25 Aug 2025,Monday International
In eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk, residents are fleeing as Russian forces press closer. Moscow already controls most of Luhansk and 70% of Donetsk, and fighting is intense near Dobropillia. Volunteers race to evacuate the sick, elderly, and children under constant drone and artillery attacks. Many towns lack water and power, while hospitals struggle with rising casualties. Ukraine has rushed extra troops to defend its “fortress belt,” but Russia continues slow advances. Locals are divided on whether to negotiate or fight on. With fortifications rising and casualties mounting, the fate of Donetsk remains uncertain as war grinds on. (PC: BBC)
