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world10 hours ago•26 min saved

Exaggerated battlefield maps shape Putin’s view as 2026 gains stall, Sweden backs Ukraine with Gripen jets

ISW says Putin has likely formed a false perception of Ukraine battlefield progress due to heavily exaggerated maps from Russia’s high command, citing a leaked April MoD map in western Zaporizhzhia that ISW could not corroborate and which fits a pattern of overstated advances going back to 2025 around Kupyansk. The report suggests Belousov ordered an accelerated tempo near Kupyansk to align reality with these claims. It also notes Moscow’s reinforcement of air defenses amid a growing Ukrainian drone campaign, ongoing Ukrainian strikes in Russian rear areas, and Sweden’s pledge to send 36 Gripen jets to Ukraine, alongside Kyiv’s expanding glide bomb and long-range strike capabilities. Overall, Russia’s 2026 battlefield pace remains far slower than 2025, despite Kremlin rhetoric and ambitious goals.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#gerasimov #isw #kupyansk

world12 days ago•17 min saved

ISW debunks Russian claims of gains near Kupyansk as Ukraine holds the line

ISW says Russia’s top commander Gerasimov presented an inflated battlefield picture, claiming advances west of Kupyansk and gains around Borova, Lyman, and related towns that ground evidence shows did not occur; milbloggers criticize these “beautiful reports” as driving flawed planning, while Ukrainian forces maintain defensive lines and counterattacks limit Russian progress. Russia’s next objective appears to be Shevchenkove, but Kupyansk would have to be secured first, something Moscow has not achieved. Concurrently, the Kremlin expands passportization in Transnistria and Ukraine conducts long‑range strikes against Russian infrastructure in Stavropol; overall, the front remains contested and Russian claims are not borne out on the ground.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#gerasimov #kupyansk #milbloggers

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Russia Advances in Ukraine to Expand Buffer Zones, Says Top General

Russia's top military general, Valery Gerasimov, has instructed troops to continue establishing buffer zones in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions to protect Russian border areas, despite Ukraine's opposition and accusations of illegal land grabs. The move follows recent Russian gains and President Putin's emphasis on the importance of these zones for security, amid ongoing conflict and Ukrainian resistance.

via Reuters|

#buffer-zones #conflict #gerasimov

world5 months ago•21 min saved

Russia-Ukraine War: December 2025 Campaign Updates

Russian officials, including Putin and Gerasimov, continue to claim significant battlefield gains and pursue maximalist war aims in Ukraine, despite evidence of slow progress and exaggerated claims. Zelensky signals willingness to negotiate, but Russia rejects key security guarantees. Additionally, Russia has made limited incursions into NATO territory and increased military activities in Belarus, while Ukrainian forces conduct strikes against Russian targets across Ukraine. The situation remains tense with ongoing military and diplomatic developments.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#gerasimov #military-operations #putin