Can Ukraine’s coming F-16s crack fortress Crimea?
After a long wait, Ukraine expects F-16 jets to arrive soon. Will they enable a rapid counteroffensive? Experts are split.
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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces destroy Russian air defense systems and ammunition depot in Kharkiv direction, prepare for counterblow
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian ammunition depot in Olkhovatka with over 3000 artillery shells in storage and also destroyed two Russian Pantsir self-propelled air defense systems in Belgorod Oblast with HIMARS rockets, setting the stage for a powerful counteroffensive in Kharkiv direction.
Ukraine’s 14 brigades are under-equipped, lacking weapons promised earlier by allies
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy discloses that 14 Ukrainian brigades are under-equipped, lacking promised weapons from allies, which delays potential counteroffensive operations against Russian forces.
General Staff: Ukrainian forces repel Russian advance in Kharkiv Oblast, launch counterattack
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces are engaged in difficult battles, defending the country's east and south while inflicting damage on the enemy, with the main actions concentrated in Kharkiv and Donetsk Oblasts.
US security adviser says $ 61 bn aid will enable Ukraine’s counteroffensive in 2025
Jake Sullivan says $61 billion in US military aid will enable Ukraine to prepare for a counteroffensive next year intended to halt further Russian territorial gains and reclaim lost ground.
ISW: Ukraine’s path to regaining territory hinges on West, Russia, Kyiv decisions
Ukraine's path to regaining occupied territories hinges on future decisions by the West (providing sufficient aid), Russia (scale of forecasted offensive), and Ukraine's ability to leverage Western aid.
Ground Forces Commander: Ukraine plans counteroffensive actions in 2024
Ukraine's Ground Forces commander says counteroffensive actions are planned for 2024 to seize initiative, stabilize frontlines, destroy enemy forces, regroup units, and conduct counterattacks.
ISW: Russian forces regain positions near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
"The recapture of these positions by Russian forces is not particularly significant at this time," according to the ISW’s report
Ukraine captures Velykyi Potemkin island on Dnipro’s east bank
Ukrainian forces continue striking Russian positions on the east bank of the Dnipro River and "maintain a sustained high tempo of operations in the area."
WSJ: Ukraine’s counteroffensive plan hinges on 2025
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Ukraine is unlikely to launch another major counteroffensive against Russia until 2025.
Counteroffensive success hinges on these factors, says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy vows Ukraine "not backing down" despite acknowledging slow progress against Russia.
ISW: Ukraine’s winter plans include continued counteroffensives
Ukraine continues counteroffensive operations near Bakhmut and in the western Zaporizhia Oblast, and is resolute in its intention to sustain these actions during the winter months, ISW says.
Ukraine forces establish presence in a village on the east bank of Kherson Oblast – ISW
Footage from October 19 shows Ukrainian forces advancing into northeastern Krynky, a settlement 27 kilometers east of Kherson City and 2 kilometers from the Dnipro River.
ISW: Russian milbloggers worried over Ukrainian assaults in Kherson Oblast
Russian bloggers reported that Ukraine seized territory in two villages east of the Dnipro River, in Kherson Oblast, expressed doubts about Russia's strength in that direction.
ISW: Ukraine keeps pushing near Bakhmut and in south as Russia presses on Avdiivka
While Ukraine maintains counteroffensives near Bakhmut and in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russia continues assaults near Donetsk's Avdiivka, per ISW.
Frontline report: Ukrainians obliterate Russia’s flank mechanized counterattack near Zaporizhzhia’s Robotyne
In the Tokmak direction near Zaporizhzhia's Novoprokopivka, Ukrainian forces successfully fend off a critical Russian flank advance, gaining more ground and reducing the viability of similar Russian attacks in the future.
General Staff: Ukraine Forces push forward on two fronts, thwart Russian assaults elsewhere
Ukrainian forces engaged in 33 combat encounters with Russian troops, which encompassed Russian airstrikes and rocket attacks targeting both military positions and civilian areas.
General Staff: Ukrainian Forces achieve ‘partial success’ west of Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukraine continued offensive near Bakhmut and in Zaporizhzhia direction, claiming minor territorial advances in recent days.
ISW: Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations near Bakhmut and Novoprokopivka
The Ukrainian Army has achieved partial success near Klishchiivka (7km southwest of Bakhmut) and Andriivka (10km southwest of…
New York Times: Russia employs battle-tested tactics to counter Ukraine’s push
Rather than staunchly defending the trench line against the Ukrainian offensive, Russian commanders employed the age-old military tactic known as "elastic defense."