ISW: Russia deploys cheaper domestic drones alongside Shaheds to evade Ukrainian defenses
Russia aims to maximize impact on critical targets in a such way, as new Italmas drones can evade defences and strike targets the Shaheds can't reach.
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ISW: Russia keeps on reinforcing resources to Avdiivka despite heavy losses
Russian forces face difficulties advancing on Avdiivka's static frontline crowded with troops, fortifications and mines
Ukraine forces reclaim western outskirts of Robotyne – ISW
Ukrainian forces made territorial gains in western Zaporizhia on October 21, advancing toward Novofedorivka.
Russian forces launch renewed offensive near Avdiivka – ISW
On October 20, Russian forces initiated a renewed offensive push near Avdiivka, demonstrating their continued commitment to offensive…
ISW: Ukrainian actions on the east bank of Kherson Oblast larger than before
As per a Russian milblogger, Ukrainian forces briefly gained a foothold in the village of Krynky before being pushed back by Russian troops, though the Ukrainians still hold parts of the village.
ISW: Ukraine anticipated Russian offensive operations around Avdiivka
Ukraine says its forces are well-prepared with defenses and mines. Russia lacks reserves to attack the entire frontline.
ISW: Russia’s Avdiivka attacks aim to stop Ukraine reinforcements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
ISW’s analysts say Russia does not have enough forces around Avdiivka to fully encircle the heavily fortified city.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 590: Russia is relocating its Black Sea Fleet away from Crimea due to Ukrainian strikes
As Russia moves its Black Sea Fleet away from Crimea, Ukrainian forces claim minor gains near Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia.
ISW: Kremlin narrative blames Prigozhin for own crash death
Blaming grenade fragments and hinting at substance abuse, Putin spun an unconvincing tale about the aviation accident that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary group.
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…
ISW: Russia alters military leadership in Bakhmut as counterattack falters
After ineffective leadership during Ukrainian counterstrikes near the eastern of Bakhmut, the Russian military reportedly removed Lt. Gen. Andrey Sychevoy from his position overseeing operations in the area.
ISW: Russia seeks to disrupt Western support for Ukraine via disinformation
Despite the UK denying plans to send military instructors to Ukraine after earlier comments, Moscow insists the Western support for Ukraine escalates the.
ISW: FSB seeks to expand digital surveillance powers in Russia
The FSB’s efforts "are likely part of an attempt to strengthen surveillance measures over the Russian populace and populations in occupied Ukraine," ISW said
ISW: Worn-out elite Russian units compel reliance on weaker forces
Ukrainian counteroffensive operations degraded relatively more elite Russian Airborne (VDV) elements responsible for counterattacking in the Novoprokopivka area, Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
ISW: Russia made no progress despite repeated attacks near Avdiivka, Marinka
Russian troops failed to capitalize on attacks along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast. While the Ukrainian military liberated around 2 km of territory near Bakhmut.
ISW: Winter will not freeze Ukraine’s counteroffensive
The decisive factor in Ukraine's counteroffensive is the West's military aid, not the coming winter freeze.
ISW: Ukraine might breach the main Russian defensive line in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces make gains in southern Zaporizhzhia Oblast, penetrating the Russian tri-layer defense, which is the first observed instance of Ukrainian forces operating armored vehicles.
Ukraine credits stronger military capabilities for advances south of Bakhmut – ISW
Ukrainian forces began to leverage superior coordination, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare systems, as seen during the village of Klishchiivka’s Donetsk Oblast retake last week.
ISW: Russian MP says culture of lies in Russian military prevents victory in Ukraine
A Russian official has said that the culture of lying in the Russian military prevents a Russian victory in Ukraine and leads to poor decision-making within the Russian military, ISW reported.
ISW: Russia loses another top commander in battle in Ukraine
A key Russian paratrooper regiment lost its commander in combat in Ukraine, making him the unit's second officer to be killed this year, the Institute for the Study of War said in an update.