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war-in-ukraine23 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine's Third Army Corps Claims 51 Sq. Km. and 250 Prisoners in Lyman Offensive

Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps has concluded the third phase of Operation Vivaldi in the Lyman direction, reclaiming 51 square kilometers of territory and capturing over 250 Russian soldiers. Commander Andriy Biletsky stated that the operation secured key settlements including Nove, Ridkodub, and Katerynivka, bringing the total reclaimed area since the offensive began to 176 square kilometers. Ukrainian forces utilized deceptive maneuvers to misdirect Russian reserves and employed modified Soviet BTR-60 armored vehicles as remote kamikaze systems to breach fortified positions. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed significant battlefield results, noting that Ukrainian units neutralized 10,660 Russian personnel across all fronts this week. The operation is described as a turning point that has disrupted Russian infiltration tactics and supply lines in the Donetsk region.

via Kyiv Post|

#3rd-army-corps #donetsk-region #operation-vivaldi

military1 month ago•16 min saved

Putin’s Inflated Claims of Russian Gains Contradicted by ISW Data and Ukrainian Counteroffensives

Vladimir Putin claimed Russian forces seized 270 square kilometers in Donetsk Oblast in August 2026, but the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assesses actual gains at only 90.35 square kilometers across the entire theater. Russian advances remain slow and costly, with over 40,000 casualties reported in July and August 2026, while Ukrainian forces liberated 129.81 square kilometers in August alone. Putin’s claims of imminent Ukrainian collapse are described by ISW as part of a cognitive warfare effort, as Russia continues to refuse meaningful peace negotiations. Ukraine’s new Commander-in-Chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, has prioritized unifying operational planning to stabilize the frontline and prepare for a protracted war, while President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced the Ground Forces commander and introduced a two-level air alert system to mitigate the impact of continuous Russian drone strikes.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#donetsk-oblast #isw-assessment #military

world-news2 months ago•20 min saved

July 2026 Marks Russia's Bloodiest Month Yet as Ukraine Seizes 300 Square Miles

Russian forces suffered 42,860 casualties in July 2026, the highest monthly toll since January 2025, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. Kyiv simultaneously reclaimed nearly 300 square miles of territory along the southern front, its largest gain in over a year. Ukraine launched its deepest strike into Russian territory, hitting aerospace and oil facilities 560 miles from the border. Total Russian combat losses have reached approximately 1.47 million since the war began in 2022.

via nypost.com|

#deep-strikes #military-attrition #russian-casualties

conflictwar1 year ago•24 min saved

Russia's Summer Offensive in Ukraine: Intensified Push Amid Challenges

The ISW report details ongoing military developments in Ukraine, including Russian claims and Ukrainian counterattacks in Luhansk, Russia's military modernization efforts with motorcycles, Ukrainian strikes on Russian rear facilities, and the transition of Ukrainian forces to a corps structure, amidst deteriorating Russian-Azerbaijani relations and investigations into Russian war crimes.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#conflictwar #luhansk #military-modernization

conflict-and-war2 years ago•17 min saved

"Ukraine's Struggle for Victory: Battling for Territory and Support into 2024"

Throughout 2023, Ukraine faced a series of grueling battles against Russian forces, characterized by attrition warfare and tactical innovation. The defense of Bakhmut became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance, despite heavy losses on both sides. Ukraine's counteroffensive in Zaporizhzhia aimed to cut Russian supply lines but faced immense challenges due to well-fortified Russian defenses and a lack of critical military supplies. Meanwhile, Russia regained the initiative in Donbas with a costly but politically motivated assault on Avdiivka. The year ended with uncertainty for Ukraine, as they held on to hope for continued Western support and the possibility of launching a successful crossing of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast.

via Kyiv Independent|

#battle-of-bakhmut #conflict-and-war #russia

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"Putin's Directive: Russian Defence Minister to Cease Ukrainian Counteroffensive by October"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly given his Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu until early October to halt the Ukrainian counteroffensive, according to an insider source. The Russian military command may be ordering continuous counterattacks in an effort to undermine support for and confidence in Ukrainian forces, while framing Russian defensive operations as victories. However, the success of this strategy depends on preventing Ukrainian forces from breaking through and liberating large areas.

via Yahoo News|

#institute-for-the-study-of-war #international-relations #russian-military

militaryconflict3 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Resilient Counteroffensive Defies Winter's Grip

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) stated that the Ukrainian counteroffensive will not be definitively halted by winter weather, as Ukrainian forces are advancing on foot rather than relying on vehicles. The success of the counteroffensive will depend on the balance of forces between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Western aid. Ukrainian troops have reportedly continued to advance in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, with reports suggesting that they have cleared Russian positions between Robotyne and Novoprokopivka.

via Yahoo News|

#institute-for-the-study-of-war #militaryconflict #russian-resistance

conflictwar3 years ago•1 min saved

"Ukrainian Brigade Faces Peril at Every Turn in Counteroffensive"

Soldiers in Ukraine's Spartan brigade are facing danger at every turn as they fight in Kyiv's counteroffensive against entrenched Russian forces. Progress has been slow due to vast minefields and heavily fortified defenses. The Russian troops have expert knowledge of the terrain, having occupied the area for much of the 18-month-old war. Despite the challenges, the brigade members remain determined and proud of their work.

via Yahoo News|

#conflictwar #heavily-fortified-defenses #minefields

international-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

Russia fortifies Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactors amid Ukrainian offensive.

Russian troops have fortified the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's nuclear reactors in preparation for a possible Ukrainian counteroffensive. The fortifications include sandbag fighting positions on the roofs of several reactors. The move increases the chances of damage to the plant's safety systems if fighting takes place around it. The heaviest fortifications have been erected in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, which sits along the strategically vital Sea of Azov and in between the Kherson and Donetsk regions. Ukrainian troops have been training with Western forces for months in preparation for its looming offensive.

via Fox News|

#fortifications #international-relations #russian-troops