Russia gears up for bigger war—plans to recruit 409,000 more troops for Ukraine front
Meanwhile, a spring offensive ignites, and immediately bleeds, with over 3,000 Russian troops lost in just two days.
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“Three brigades are not enough for its defense”: Ukrainian expert reveals Russia’s next big target in 2026
Ukraine must learn 2025's lessons or repeat its mistakes.
“Withdraw or lose everything”: Ukraine faces fateful choice in Pokrovsk
The city that once served as a stronghold now risks becoming a graveyard for Ukraine’s finest. Between retreat and resistance, Kyiv must choose the one which saves troops for further battles, says Deineha.
Ukraine uses Russian kill-zone playbook—Russian troops fall for it every time
Ukraine studied 'The Russian Way of War.' Russia apparently didn't.
50-kilometer fortress: Why Ukraine’s Donetsk defense belt matters more than territory
Eleven years of Ukrainian military investment in Donetsk Oblast's primary defense network could face elimination through diplomatic concessions rather than military defeat, the ISW reported
Russia tries “total infiltration” in Pokrovsk — Ukraine boosts fortifications inside the city, Syrskyi says
The top Ukrainian general says Russian attempts to slip inside were crushed fast.
Lukashenko’s spy caught mapping defenses in Ukraine’s border region near Poland
With a phone and a Google Map, a Volyn local fed military intel to Belarusian handlers.
Ukraine plans massive minefields along 3,000-kilometer border with Russia and Belarus
Temporary Ottawa Convention suspension allows Kyiv to counter Russian infantry squads.
ISW: Russia fortifies select airbases after Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb
Russia has begun emergency construction of protective bunkers at key military airbases after Ukraine's 1 June drone operation destroyed 41 strategic aircraft worth over $7 billion, satellite imagery reveals.
Politico: Ukraine spent € 1 billion on trenches. Russia is still advancing
Officials say the defenses are built. Soldiers say they’re digging by hand under fire — and it’s not enough.
Unfinished defense lines help Russia advance quickly into Ukraine
There are still gaps in the defensive lines of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, particularly between Velyka Novosilka and Kurakhove, as well as between Kurakhove and Pokrovsk, hindering Ukraine's defense efforts.
Russia braces for ATACMS strikes on airfields, yet impact may be limited
Russia fortifies airbases for ATACMS strikes after the US lifts restrictions for Ukraine, but missile limits and defenses curb the ATACMS battlefield impact.
Ukraine is finalizing second and third defense lines in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to create “fortress”
Fortifications are also being created around cities, the governor said.
Ukraine to boost defense budget with billions of dollars
In a bid to strengthen its defense sector, the Ukrainian government has allocated an additional $12 billion, focusing on new weaponry, military salaries, and infrastructure.
Ukraine’s Economy Ministry chooses Prozorro Market for timber procurement to construct fortifications on front
n a bid to swiftly secure timber for essential construction, the Ministry has announced its decision to utilize the transparent and efficient platform.
Could Ukraine have prevented Russia’s Kharkiv incursion? Experts weigh in
While Russia's offensive in northern Ukraine came as no surprise, military analysts argue delays in Western aid, restrictions on striking targets in Russia, and issues in Ukrainian command left troops unprepared to mount an effective defense.
WP: New US weapons to strengthen Ukraine’s military defenses amid shortage in manpower, say officials
US officials said Ukraine is unlikely to launch a major offensive against Russian troops due to the delay in the US military assistance.
ISW: Delayed US military supplies impact the Ukrainian forces’ capabilities to respond to Russian mechanized assaults
While Russian mechanized assaults intensify in Ukraine's east, materiel shortages don't allow Ukrainian forces to contest the battlefield initiative
Zelenskyy: Ukraine has no ammunition for offensive, only defense, builds fortifications
In some areas, 92-98% of the work of building three tiers of fortifications has been completed, according to the Ukrainian president.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine building 2,000 kilometers of fortifications
"The defense in three lines with a length of 2000 kilometers is a large-scale task, but the pace is good now," Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said following a meeting with military commanders.