Russia sees winter opening to bomb Ukraine into submission

Summary

The New York Times reports that Russia is not winning on the battlefield and sees an opening this winter to inflict immense human suffering in Ukrainian cities. The headline describes Russia’s perceived opportunity, not an accomplished outcome.

Timeline

1. The New York Times

   15 Oct 2026, 12:45 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that Russia sees a window this winter to bomb Ukraine into submission, despite not winning on the battlefield.