World · The New York Times · Oct 7, 2026, 4:12 PM ET

Ukraine Halts Russian Push, Holds Donbas ‘Fortress Belt

Original headline: Ukraine Claws Back Land in the Donbas, Thwarting a Russian Push · By Marc Santora and Josh Holder

Moscow says its capture of the region is inevitable. But Kyiv has so far stymied Russian efforts to encircle Ukrainian “fortress belt” cities.