Russia's Summer Offensive in Ukraine Faces Stalls and Challenges
TL;DR
Russia launched its largest missile and drone attack of the war on Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure and military sites, while Ukraine struggles to shoot down incoming missiles and seeks advanced US air defense systems. Russia is also expanding its aircraft production capabilities amid ongoing conflict, and Ukrainian forces are making some territorial advances. The conflict continues with significant civilian and military impacts.
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 29, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 30, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating CNN
- Russia unleashes its summer offensive with an army mired in problems The Washington Post
- Russia’s summer offensive stalls The Telegraph
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