ISW: Assassination of Wagner Group Leadership effectively ends organization’s autonomy from Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is suspected of assassinating Wagner Group leaders just weeks after their armed rebellion against the Kremlin.
ISW: Russian commander suggests freezing the war along the current frontlines
Recent Ukrainian gains near the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia area have prompted a Russian commander to propose freezing the war in Ukraine along the current frontlines; ISW assessed this would only benefit Russia.
WP: Russia aims for thousands of drones by 2025
Russia is working to increase its domestic production of Iranian Shahed-136 and Shahed-131 drones. This indicates Russia aims to carry out larger drone strikes in Ukraine over the long term.
Baltic states join G7 declaration support for Ukraine
The leaders of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania signed onto the G7's declaration of support for Ukraine, pledging their "unwavering support and solidarity" with Kyiv.
Slovak military chief visits Ukrainian Forces
The head of Slovakia's armed forces visited Ukrainian troops fighting in south as the Ukrainian top brass praised the effectiveness of the Slovak-donated weaponry.
General Staff: Ukrainian Forces consolidate gains further south from the recently liberated Urozhayne
Ukraine's defense forces are advancing in three areas, have secured territory south of the important town of Urozhayne. A military spokesman marking continued momentum in Ukraine's counteroffensive.
Ukraine builds up fuel reserves, braces for challenging winter ahead
Ukraine demonstrated last winter that its skilled energy workforce could maintain the power grid. Despite ongoing Russian attacks,…
ISW: Ukraine regains ground as Russia’s exhausted troops struggle
Ukraine's military is gaining ground in Staromayorske, Urozhaine and Bakhmut directions, inprobing Russia's vulnerable defensive lines, which lack reinforcements to shore up breaches.
India invites Russia but not Ukraine to upcoming G20 summit
India has released the list of invitees for September's G20 summit in New Delhi, which includes Russia but notably excludes Ukraine.
Kindergarten, sports complex, flats damaged in Russian massive night missile strike on Ukraine’s center, west
At least three people were killed by a Russian night attack that also damaged a sports center used for all-Ukrainian competitions.
China defense minister to attend Moscow int’l security conference, visit Belarus
The Chinese Defense Minister visits Russia and Belarus during this week to partake in the 11th Moscow International Security Conference, following an April meeting between Li and Putin to bolster military ties.
Minister: Germany to provide €5 bn in annual military support to Ukraine
According to German Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Germany wants to allocate 5 billion euros annually for military aid to Ukraine until 2027; this decision is yet to be approved by the German parliament.
Defense Express: Berlin refrains from sending Taurus to Ukraine over low stockpile
Germany's ability to provide Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine is constrained by low inventory numbers, according to Defense Express, with only 150 currently in service out of an original 2002 order for 600.
UK Intel: Russia redeploys airborne units to bolster defenses in Zaporizhzhia’s direction
Russia has redeployed elite paratroopers to relieve parts of the 58th Army after suffering heavy losses in July, leading to a change in leadership.