ISW: Russian forces deploy up to 600 troops weekly for infantry assaults in one direction
Putin acknowledged ongoing economic challenges during a government meeting but claimed Russia could sustain the longer war.
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ISW: Ukrainian forces make gains north of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast
The ISW identifies specific Russian units operating in Kursk Oblast, including elements of the 155th Naval Infantry Brigade and the Alabai reconnaissance group.
ISW: West may underestimate benefits of long-range strikes for Ukraine
The Institute for the Study of War suggests that Russia's covert operations aimed at undermining European stability and NATO readiness are likely to persist or intensify, irrespective of whether Ukraine receives long-range strike capabilities from Western allies.
ISW: Russian military pursues dual tactical efforts around Pokrovsk
Russian forces are executing a two-pronged tactical effort to create favorable conditions for an assault on Pokrovsk, according to a new ISW report.
ISW: Russian forces making significant gains toward Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces entrenching in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian forces are reportedly digging in to hold newly captured areas in Russia's Kursk Oblast, while Russian troops make significant advances southeast of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. These contrasting situations highlight the fluid nature of the conflict, with both sides achieving localized gains in different sectors of the expansive battlefront.
Hundreds of Russian military targets within range of Ukrainian ATACMS, ISW finds
ISW's report identifies 245 Russian military and paramilitary objects within ATACMS range. The study challenges US restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles, arguing that Russian asset redeployment does not diminish the strategic importance of these targets.
ISW: Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian rear crucial for degrading Russia’s capabilities
The ISW reports that Russian forces are leveraging deep rear areas for various military infrastructure, emphasizing the need for Ukraine's long-range strike capability.
ISW: Ukraine’s surprise Kursk incursion exposes gaps in Russia’s strategic planning
Despite significant investments in border fortifications, Russia's defenses proved inadequate during a recent Ukrainian Kursk incursion. ISW analysts predict this development may prompt Russian military leaders to allocate more resources for border protection and impact its large-scale offensive operations.
Kremlin downplays Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Oblast — ISW
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that the Kremlin has chosen to declare a counterterrorism operation in response to the Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk region rather than impose martial law to downplay the scale of the incursion and prevent domestic panic or backlash.
ISW: Russia resists troop shifts as Ukrainian Kursk incursion threatens Donetsk offensive
Russian forces face a strategic dilemma as they respond to a surprise Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Oblast, potentially impacting ongoing operations in eastern Ukraine.
ISW: Russian bloggers claim Ukraine “diverts” attention with Kursk incursion
Russian military bloggers dismissed reports of Ukrainian incursions into Russia's Kursk Oblast as "unsuccessful" and a "media stunt,” claiming it "diverts attention" from ongoing offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast. Ukrainian officials remained largely silent on the matter.
ISW: Russia continues deepening relations with North Korea and Iran in exchange for lethal weaponry
Through the delivery of lethal weaponry from North Korea and Iran, Russia is able to continue its military campaign against Ukraine.
ISW: Ukraine continue targeting Russian air defense systems to set conditions to field F-16s
Ukrainian forces have destroyed 20 S-300 launchers and 15 radar stations, setting the stage for F-16 fighter jet deployment, according to a new ISW report.
ISW: Ukrainian Forces aim to regain tactical initiative
The scale of Ukrainian attacks and the possibility of conducting a new offensive of operational significance will largely depend on the scale of the military supplies from the West.
ISW: Ukraine makes progress near Hlyboke in Kharkiv Oblast, while Russia advances near Siversk in Donetsk Oblast
Recent geolocated footage indicates Russian forces have advanced in Krasnohorivka and near Siversk, while Ukrainian forces made progress north of Kharkiv City.
ISW: Surge in Russian attacks in Donetsk Oblast signals potential summer offensive
This increased activity contrasts with a drastic decrease in Russian offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast.
ISW: Russia charges Ukrainian officials with crimes in absentia as part of its efforts to insinuate that Ukraine should not exist
Russia charges Ukrainian military officials with crimes in absentia, demonstrating its refusal to recognize Ukraine's sovereignty. It also placed NATO officials on wanted lists for "violating Russian laws" in their own countries, setting stage for potential aggression
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 816: Intense fighting along the entire front line
The General Staff of Ukraine reports that intense fighting is ongoing between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
ISW: Kharkiv offensive slows, but Russia fixes Ukrainian forces along border
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops advanced 10 km before Ukrainian forces "stabilized the situation."
ISW: Russia unlikely to seize Kharkiv City despite offensive efforts
While Russia is unlikely to seize Kharkiv City, 2nd largest city in Ukraine, due to a lack of sufficient combat-effective forces, its offensive in the oblast aims to enable breakthroughs elsewhere in eastern Ukraine, allowing Russian advances in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.