Russia’s 2026 war plan had two objectives. Ukraine is wrecking both.
With nine months left in 2026, the Kremlin has its sights set on two main objectives in the east and south. Neither is easy.
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Ukraine timed its Huliaipole operation around the weather — and it worked. Here’s why that won’t happen again soon
A regiment commander says Ukraine's recent advances were a tactical operation to stabilize the front — not the sweeping counteroffensive being celebrated online.
Russia spent two months advancing in Zaporizhzhia Oblast — Ukraine clawed back up to 9.5 km in a week
Counterattacks pushed Russian forces from over a dozen settlements and disrupted the timeline for a hypothetical Orikhiv-Zaporizhzhia operation, though Mashovets cautions Ukraine lacks the forces for anything beyond tactical stabilization.
ISW confirms new Russian advance near Shcherbaky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
ISW and Deep State confirm limited Russian advances without significant terrain control in western Zaporizhia Oblast.
Frontline report: Russia loses entire battalion in failed mechanized assault in largest Zaporizhia offensive since 2023
Russia's gamble to seize Orikhiv before a potential ceasefire has backfired catastrophically, with Ukrainian forces decimating almost an entire battalion and destroying dozens of armored vehicles without surrendering any territory.
Russian forces kill one in Zaporizhzhia apartment building after Putin said he would consider civilian infrastructure truce in Ukraine
Russian forces have intensified their offensive operations across Ukraine with thousands of strikes, ending a brief 30-hour Easter truce that saw nearly 3,000 violations before the formal resumption of full-scale attacks.
Russian forces lack resources for major Zaporizhzhia offensive, Ukraine’s military says
Spokesman Bratchuk also said that a Russian attempt to cross the Dnipro near Kherson would be suicidal.
Ukraine anticipates Russian breakthrough attempt near Zaporizhzhia’s Orikhiv and Robotyne
Russian troops prepare for a renewed offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, focusing on Ukraine's bridgehead near Orikhiv and Robotyne, the Ukrainian military says.
Frontline report: Ukrainian drones neutralize Russian air defenses, stall offensive near Robotyne
Ukrainian forces have systematically eliminated 9 Russian air defense systems and 3 electronic warfare assets near Robotyne, paving the way for drone dominance that has stalled the Russia's offensive operations in the area.
Ukrainian forces repel seven Russian attacks near Krynky and in the Orikhiv sector in southern Ukraine
In the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces, Ukrainian defenders repelled four attacks by Russian forces on the left bank of the Dnipro near Krynok and three in the Orikhiv sector - near Staromayorske and Robotyno.
Commander: Ukrainians regain some lost positions near Avdiivka amid Russian attacks
Intense Russian artillery strikes and reinforced assault battalions pressure Ukrainian lines near Avdiivka, though Ukraine's forces regain some lost ground amid ongoing defensive efforts, as per a Ukrainian commander.
Frontline report: Tanks and troops stymied as Russia loses planes striking westward
Russian tank and infantry attacks on Ukrainian lines at Orikhiv and Avdiivka are unsuccessful, while Russian air attacks west of Avdiivka lead Russia to lose multiple aircraft.
Russia deploys more troops to Orikhiv direction than to Avdiivka, plans an offensive
The Russian military had likely set the goal of achieving success in this area through assault actions, similar to their current objectives in Avdiivka, Dmytro Lykhoviy, the spokesperson for the Tavria Group, said.
British intel: Failed Russian counterattacks underscore minimal offensive capability
British intel exposes Russian forces' failed counterattacks and morale issues against advancing Ukrainians in Orikhiv, Bakhmut sectors as Russians display only minimal capability on the offensive.
ISW: Ukraine continue advancing near Zaporizhzhia’s Robotyne and Donetsk’s Bakhmut
Ukrainians keep advancing in the regions of Robotyne in western Zaporizhia Oblast and the area surrounding Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, ISW says.
Kadyrov continues promoting himself as a Putin loyalist – UK intel
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov continues promoting the Chechen Vostok Akhmat Battalion's participation at critical sectors in Ukraine to…
Frontline report: Ukraine uses new tactic to capture uphill forest on southern front
Day 478: News Update from the Orikhiv Region (Zaporizhzhia direction). Today, a lot of news comes from the…
Frontline report: Ukrainians storm Russian positions in Zaporizhzhia direction, face resistance
Day 470. Today saw the most intense clashes take place in the Orikhiv direction. Firstly, further information regarding…
Any substantive Russian-claimed advances near Orikhiv and Vuhledar highly unlikely – British intel
In its latest intelligence briefing on the situation in Ukraine, the British Defense Ministry says that it's unlikely…
Russians hit humanitarian aid center killing one, injuring two in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast – Oblast Head
At 11:21 on 22 November, Zaporizhzhia Oblast Administration Head Oleksandr Starukh reported the death of a social worker…