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world1 month ago•21 min saved

Lyman Counterattacks Highlight Frontline Realities Amid Moscow's Spending Push

ISW notes Ukrainian counterattacks near Lyman are drawing attention from milbloggers who fault a culture of misinformation in the Russian military; neither side shows confirmed gains on Sep 9, while Russia’s expansionary fiscal policy widens the budget deficit to about 5.8 trillion rubles through August 2026 and funds defense spending. Moscow and Kyiv continue strikes on rear and frontline assets, including Ukrainian strikes against ports and air defenses, with Belarus increasing cooperation. The overall picture remains limited battlefield gains for Russia despite heavy casualties, as reports reflect contested maps, inflated claims, and a persistent war of attrition.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#budget-spending #lyman-front #military-analysis

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Britain puts nearly 500,000 Russian deaths in Ukraine, signaling a battlefield shift

Britain’s intelligence chief says nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since 2022, a toll that could exceed Western estimates and signals Moscow may be faltering as Ukraine builds leverage in a growing counteroffensive; Western officials say Russia loses about 1,000 troops per day (killed and wounded) and remains on the offensive in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, while Moscow relies on recruitment and foreign support to sustain operations amid strong Ukrainian air defenses.

via Defense News|

#air-defense #casualties #gchq

world4 months ago•19 min saved

Putin-Xi Talks Fail to Seal PS-2 as Ukraine Counterattacks Intensify

During Putin’s visit to China, Moscow and Beijing did not secure a Power of Siberia-2 pipeline deal, signing only minor bilateral accords. Meanwhile Ukraine is regaining tactical momentum across multiple fronts, recapturing Kupyansk and pushing in western Zaporizhzhia, while Russian forces push elsewhere. Kyiv’s long-range strikes hit Russian oil refining and energy facilities, constraining production, and a broad Russian missile/drone campaign targeted Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukrainian sources claim high Russian casualties and Moscow’s recruitment is lagging, with ISW noting redeployments from Kupyansk to Lyman and ongoing infiltration efforts. Overall, Ukraine appears to be tightening its grip on several sectors as Moscow reorients to defense and rear-area priorities.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#isw-assessment #oil-infrastructure-strikes #power-of-siberia-2

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Putin Claims Russia Has Seized Nearly 5,000 km² in Ukraine This Year

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has captured nearly 5,000 square km of Ukrainian territory in 2025, claiming strategic initiative and advances in multiple regions, despite Ukrainian resistance and recent gains in some areas. Russia's military efforts focus on consolidating control and advancing in key regions, while Ukraine reports territorial gains and setbacks for Russian forces.

via Reuters|

#military-advances #putin #russia-ukraine-conflict

world1 year ago•17 min saved

Russia's Summer Offensive in Ukraine: Underwhelming Yet Ongoing

Ukrainian forces conducted multiple strikes on Russian military infrastructure from June 26-28, targeting air bases and arsenals, while Russia deployed experimental missile-bombs and increased drone production, including expansion efforts near Yelabuga, Tatarstan. Ukrainian advances near Lyman and Russian efforts to push in eastern and northern Ukraine continue amid ongoing drone and missile campaigns. Fighting also persists in Kursk Oblast and northern Sumy, with Russia attempting to strengthen its positions and overwhelm Ukrainian defenses.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#drone-attacks #military-strikes #russian-invasion