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"Everyone goes to have coffee with a rifle": tension grows in Ukraine in the face of Russia's threat to the "fortress belt"

CNN Portugal9 September 2026 at 17:55

Tension is growing in Ukraine in the face of Russia's threat to what is described as the country's "fortress belt". A witness cited in the article says that "everyone goes to have coffee with a rifle", illustrating the climate of permanent fear and preparation experienced in the region.

Drones are everywhere, representing a constant presence that marks the conflict. This reality underscores the modern nature of this war, where surveillance and attack through unmanned vehicles play a central role in military operations.

The war threatens to intensify at the end of this year, with both sides preparing for an escalation of the conflict. The situation on the ground remains volatile and unpredictable.

Russia seeks to advance decisively in what still remains to be conquered in the Donetsk region. This geopolitical and military objective largely explains the intensification of attacks and the pressure exerted on Ukrainian positions.

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