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world6 days ago•21 min saved

Kremlin Pushes Kostyantynivka Victory Narrative as ISW Reports Infiltration, Not Full Control

ISW says the Kremlin is running a targeted information campaign around the claimed seizure of Kostyantynivka to influence Trump and Western audiences, while Ukrainian officials and independent observers say Russian forces have infiltrated but not captured the city. Moscow floated a short-term ceasefire to extract Ukrainian KIA and consolidate positions, a move ISW views as cognitive warfare rather than a real concession. Russia continues to face manpower and air-defense challenges while conducting drone/missile strikes across Ukraine, with Belarusian support aiding rear-area stabilization; Ukraine counters with strikes on Russian assets and energy infrastructure across multiple fronts.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#belarus #ceasefire #informationwarfare

world7 days ago•25 min saved

Putin’s July briefing inflates gains as ISW finds battlefield progress lagging

ISW says Putin used a staged July 3 meeting with senior Russian commanders to push exaggerated battlefield gains that clash with available evidence: 64 settlements and about 621.7 square kilometers seized or infiltrated in 2026 (20 settlements and ~30.4 sq km in June), far from the claimed numbers. Distances cited from key cities are not supported by geolocated evidence, and the seizure of Kostyantynivka remains unsubstantiated according to Ukrainian sources. ISW warns footage from the MoD and others may be AI‑generated to bolster a cognitive warfare narrative. Meanwhile Ukraine continues long‑range strikes into Russia with no confirmed front‑line advances on July 4, and Russia’s broader goals of a buffer zone and rapid Donetsk breakthrough remain unmet, with costly gains.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#ai-generated-footage #cognitive-warfare #isw

world8 days ago•24 min saved

ISW: Putin overstates Kostyantynivka gains as Russian advances stall and propaganda widens

ISW’s July 3 assessment says Putin’s claim of seizing Kostyantynivka is contradicted by public evidence of only limited gains; Moscow’s briefings appear part of a cognitive warfare effort to show rapid frontline progress. The report notes warnings from the United States about potential Kremlin provocations against NATO states, including Poland, and broader Baltic concerns. Putin’s approval and trust have fallen sharply amid battlefield setbacks and a domestic fuel crisis, as Russia seeks to alleviate shortages through imports and relaxed gasoline standards. On the battlefield, Ukrainian strikes and Russian drone/ missile campaigns continued, but there were no confirmed major Russian advances on July 2–3, aside from contested claims and possible AI-assisted propaganda footage. The update also cites sporadic incidents (e.g., an explosion in Kursk) and ongoing Ukrainian operations against energy and logistics targets in occupied Ukraine.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#fuel-shortages #kostyantynivka #nato-provocation

world20 days 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

world29 days ago•4 min saved

ISW Briefing: Potential IRBM Threat and Kostyantynivka Standoff

ISW warns Russia may launch an Oreshnik IRBM at Ukraine within 24–48 hours as Moscow shows military posturing on Russia Day while confronting battlefield setbacks. Despite Russian gains around Kostyantynivka, analysts say a rapid breakthrough is unlikely; Russia is reportedly building five long-range drone launch sites near Belarus to boost strikes. Ukrainian forces have advanced in the Kostyantynivka–Druzhkivka area and Oleksandrivka direction, while Russia attacked Ukrainian oil infrastructure and mounted a large night drone campaign (117 drones).

via Kyiv Post|

#drones #isw #kostyantynivka

world2 months ago•18 min saved

Putin Tightens Security Over Safety Fears as Ukraine Frontlines See Slow Progress

A leaked European intelligence report claims Putin is increasingly worried about his personal safety and that of senior officials, prompting tighter security; ISW notes there is no independent evidence of a coup risk but confirms heightened security around Putin and senior figures. On the battlefield, Russian forces have not achieved meaningful gains around Kostyantynivka and Pokrovsk, while Ukrainian forces counterattack and conduct strikes against Russian assets with drones. Zelensky announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 5–6 in response to Russian Victory Day rhetoric, and Sweden seized a Russian shadow fleet tanker, underscoring Western efforts to disrupt Moscow’s oil shipments. Russia also conducted long-range missile and drone strikes that damaged civilian infrastructure in several oblasts.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#drones #isw #kostyantynivka

world1 year ago•5 min saved

Russia pushes into east-central Ukraine amid soldier casualties dispute

Russian forces have advanced to the edge of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region amid ongoing conflict, with both sides accusing each other of delaying prisoner and soldier body exchanges, as Russia claims territorial gains and Ukraine defends key regions. The situation remains tense with accusations over peace negotiations and military actions.

via Reuters|

#dnipropetrovsk #kostyantynivka #russia

conflictinternational-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

Russian Attack Destroys Railway Station and Buildings in Eastern Ukrainian Town

The Kostyantynivka railway station and several buildings were damaged in Russian shelling in the Donetsk region, with one person injured, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues into its third year. The Russian military allegedly targeted the city with S-300 missiles, causing destruction to numerous structures, while another city in the region, Selydovo, also reported damage from Russian strikes. The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that the Russian army regularly attacks Ukrainian positions, leading to a difficult and ongoing situation that requires constant monitoring.

via Kyiv Post|

#conflictinternational-relations #donetsk-region #kostyantynivka

conflictinternational-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Deadly Attack on Peaceful City Market Claims 17 Lives in Ukraine War"

At least 17 people, including a child, were killed in a deliberate attack on a market street in the "peaceful" city of Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Moscow for the attack and warned that the death toll could rise. The attack, which occurred near the front line, is the worst of its kind in several months. Russia has not yet claimed responsibility. An investigation has been launched, and Ukraine's prosecutor-general is pursuing criminal proceedings for war crimes against the Russian Federation. The attack coincided with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Ukraine, where he was expected to announce a new aid package for the country.

via BBC|

#attack #conflictinternational-relations #kostyantynivka

conflict3 years ago•2 min saved

Russian strike kills six in eastern Ukrainian city.

Ukraine reports that at least six civilians were killed in Kostyantynivka due to heavy Russian shelling, damaging 16 apartment blocks and other buildings. The city is near Bakhmut, where heavy fighting has been ongoing for months. Russia is striving to capture Kramatorsk and Slovyansk, two key cities, to complete its occupation of Donetsk region. On Saturday, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said steps were being taken to ramp up ammunition production as Russia is running short of precision weapons. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that his forces entrenched in ruined Bakhmut will not surrender the city.

via BBC|

#ammunition #bakhmut #conflict