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war-in-ukraine15 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi and Drone Tactics Drive Multi-Sector Gains Against Stalled Russian Offensive

Ukrainian forces have advanced in four frontline sectors, including near Kupyansk and Chasiv Yar, while Russian gains remain limited. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes that Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi in the Lyman direction has successfully disrupted Russian plans to encircle the Donetsk Fortress Belt. This progress is attributed to rigorous operational security and a sustained strike campaign that degrades Russian electronic warfare capabilities, allowing Ukrainian drones to achieve tactical overmatch. Meanwhile, Russian forces are preparing mechanized assaults for the fall in the Dobropillya direction, though they have failed to advance in northern Kharkiv.

via Kyiv Post|

#frontline #military-technology #operation-vivaldi

world27 days ago•31 min saved

Ukraine Reverses Russian Momentum as Lyman Salient Falls

ISW assesses that Ukrainian forces have halted the Russian initiative at strategic and operational levels through late 2025 into 2026, reversing gains with counterattacks in Kupyansk, Oleksandrivka, and Lyman and erasing the Russian salient north of Lyman, complicating Moscow’s encirclement plans around the Fortress Belt. Russian advances remain limited and focused on Kostyantynivka, Slovyansk, and Kramatorsk, while officials debate a major mobilization—likely a gradual, rolling call-up rather than a single large surge. Ukraine’s drone-enabled operations and defenses constrain Russian offensives, even as Kyiv’s long-range strikes continue to degrade Russia’s oil-refining sector under Western sanctions. Zelensky pursues trilateral talks with the US and Russia, with ISW monitoring frontline dynamics and the potential mobilization’s impact on future operations.

via understandingwar.org|

#drones #frontline #mobilization

world28 days ago•2 min saved

Medieval relic sent to front lines to bolster Russia's Ukraine war effort

A reliquary containing part of the right hand of 14th-century prince Dmitry Donskoy has been sent to Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine to 'spiritually strengthen' soldiers at the front, with prayers and officials claiming it will help secure victory. The move highlights the Russian Orthodox Church's deep entanglement with the Kremlin's war effort, following prior relics reaching the front and the dramatic exhumation at the Kremlin; critics view it as politicized religious symbolism.

via The Guardian|

#dmitry-donskoy #frontline #orthodox-church

world28 days ago•12 min saved

FRONTLINE’s 9/11 Retrospective: 25 Essential Stories for the 25th Anniversary

FRONTLINE marks 25 years since 9/11 with a curated lineup of 24 documentaries and one podcast, examining the attacks’ origins, the ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the government’s responses, debates over surveillance and interrogation, the rise of ISIS, and the erosion of public trust—all available to stream for free.

via PBS|

#documentaries #frontline #nine-eleven

military-and-defense2 months ago•10 min saved

Ukraine's Zero Line: Drones and Weather Make 300 Meters a Week-Long Wait

At Ukraine's zero line—the forward edge of the front—drone surveillance, nearby Russian threats, and weather constraints can force soldiers to wait days, even a week, to move just 300 meters; while electronic-warfare support and MANPADS help reduce risk, advancing requires careful coordination and remains a high-stakes, human-driven effort.

via Business Insider|

#drones #frontline #military-and-defense

world2 months ago•48 min saved

Mid-range drones push Ukraine's war into Russia's rear logistics

Ukraine's new mid-range strike drones are reaching deep behind the front to strike Russian logistics hubs, depots, and transport corridors roughly 20 to 300 kilometers from the front. Operators can mount Starlink-linked drones to target critical highways, creating a “free hunt” with limited defenses and forcing Russia to stretch its air defenses and disrupt rear-area supply lines as Kyiv expands its drone warfare.

via Yahoo|

#drones #frontline #logistics

world3 months ago•12 min saved

Drone warfare reduces frontline survival time for Russian troops to minutes

Drones are dramatically shortening Russian soldiers’ survival on the frontline, with reports suggesting new recruits survive an average of 20–35 minutes after reaching combat zones as Ukraine expands its drone capabilities and Moscow’s tactics adapt to ongoing drone warfare.

via The Independent|

#drone-attacks #frontline #russia

world3 months ago•48 min saved

Putin doubles down on front-line push to seize four Ukrainian regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will continue its battlefield campaign to fully capture four Ukrainian regions (Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson), rejecting Ukraine’s proposal for a mutual halt to hostilities and warning against being distracted by it. He also called for boosting air-defense production to counter drone strikes, acknowledged fuel shortages linked to attacks, and suggested Belarus could assist in peace talks, though he noted no formal agreement has been reached.

via Yahoo|

#donbas #frontline #putin

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Kostyantynivka: the gateway city poised to decide Donbas

Russian forces have infiltrated Kostyantynivka and are attempting to encircle Ukrainian troops, turning the city into a contested ‘grey zone’ and a potential springboard toward Donbas towns like Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. Kyiv says the situation is under control with about 130 Russians inside the city, while Moscow claims encirclement; analysts warn that its fall would complicate supply routes and threaten remaining Ukrainian strongholds.

via BBC|

#donbas #frontline #kostyantynivka

world4 months ago•9 min saved

Drones Narrow Russia's Frontline Edge in Ukraine War

Ukraine’s improving drone campaign and strikes on Russian rear logistics are eroding Moscow’s battlefield edge, with Ukrainian gains in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions contributing to a cautious tilt in Kyiv’s favor while both sides remain locked in a stalemate. Analysts warn that sustained pressure could push Russia toward a limited mobilization or diplomatic talks, but a large-scale Ukrainian offensive remains unlikely in the near term.

via The Moscow Times|

#drones #frontline #logistics

war4 months ago•4 min saved

1,410 Russian troops killed in 24 hours as Ukraine war persists

Ukrainian authorities report that Russia suffered about 1,410 fatalities in the last 24 hours, bringing total combat losses to roughly 1,365,470 since February 24, 2022, with 229 combat engagements reported on May 31 as fighting continues across multiple fronts.

via Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency|

#casualties #frontline #military

world4 months ago•6 min saved

Putin Claims War Nearing End as Moscow Reports Frontline Advances

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow’s forces are advancing on all fronts and that the war with Ukraine is approaching its final phase, though he conceded there is no precise end date while fighting continues. Analysts view the remarks as a cautious, PR-driven attempt to project stability amid broader diplomatic strains after a Central Asia tour yielded limited gains.

via Kyiv Post|

#frontline #putin #russia

world4 months ago•6 min saved

Ukraine Seizes Momentum Across Frontline as Gains Exceed 400 Sq Km

Ukrainian forces have taken the initiative across multiple fronts, claiming more than 400 square kilometers liberated in southern Ukraine since winter 2025–26, including most of Kupiansk and several settlements in western Zaporizhzhia. Kyiv has expanded a mid-range strike and drone campaign as Russian casualties and manpower recruitment lag, with Syrskyi saying Ukrainian offensive actions now outpace Russian ones as Moscow weighs southern defenses and the Fortress Belt.

via Euromaidan Press|

#frontline #kupiansk #russia

world4 months ago•23 min saved

War’s pivot point: Ukraine fights to hold Sloviansk–Kramatorsk as losses mount

Ukraine Battlefield update describes heavy fighting along a 30-km front near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, with Russian forces pushing between Pokrovsk and Rodynske while Ukraine faces manpower strain and internal command tensions; Moscow’s losses have mounted and morale frays grow, even as new Russian tech like the two-seat Su-57D is showcased; the broader question remains whether autumn mobilization or peace will follow.

via EUobserver|

#casualties #frontline #russia

world4 months ago•186 min saved

Ukraine Holds Ground as Moscow’s Momentum Falters on Frontlines

Ukraine has begun to tilt the balance after years of fighting, with Kyiv reclaiming some territory and mid‑range drone strikes disrupting Russian logistics. Western analysts say Moscow’s advances have slowed and cannot press forward as easily, while Ukraine reports gains and morale improvements despite ongoing attacks and a high human cost. The war remains far from won, but Russia’s momentum appears to be waning for now.

via CNN|

#drones #frontline #russia