CSIS: Russia’s losses in Ukraine exceed any state since WWII. What it gained for it is staggering
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reports that Russia has lost more than 1.2 million troops,…
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Russia builds bridgehead toward heights around Dronivka which could expose Ukraine’s flank to fire
81st Brigade battles to hold Dronivka as Russians mass forces in Serebryansk Forest
Russia’s next axis: Kostiantynivka. Ukrainian commander says its defense could tie down Moscow’s army for entire 2026
Battles for Kostiantynivka are beginning.
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.
“Situation is critical”: Russia is encircling Myrnohrad from all four directions to conduct final suppression of Ukrainian troops
Kremlin's negotiation strategy: take Myrnohrad, impress Trump, demand all of Donbas.
Russia isn’t stopping plans for buffer zone: Moscow troops push toward Sumy city through Khotin
"Buffer zone" means ruins. No electricity. No gas. Destroyed life.
Ukrainian paratroopers crush Russian assault near Pokrovsk (VIDEO, MAP)
The 46th Airmobile Brigade of Ukraine repelled another Russian push, destroying tanks, armored vehicles, and dozens of troops.
Russian troops attempt Lyman infiltration but face drone-disrupted logistics, says Ukrainian military (MAP)
Their push toward the city faces major setbacks amid contested zones and relentless drone surveillance on both sides.
Kremlin wants victory under Christmas tree: Russian troops pushing to outflank Pokrovsk from Dobropillia axis
Reality: 30 vehicles destroyed in one week.
“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.
Ukraine retakes 90% of Kupiansk after systematic campaign that disabled Russia’s secret pipeline infiltration route
Three tons of explosives destroyed the path to the city.
Ukraine hunts Russians in Pokrovsk, wiping out troops regrouping in apartment building (VIDEO)
Kyiv troops struck a Russian concentration point, destroyed an ammunition depot amid 100,000-troop siege.
ISW: Trump’s reported peace plan is “fundamentally the same as Russia’s 2022 Istanbul demands”
The proposed deal would give Russia vital Ukrainian territory and allow it to conserve resources for future aggression, according to ISW.
Ukrainian counterattacks expose Russian command chaos across Pokrovsk front
Three Russian brigades forced to halt operations as coordination failures between army corps turn tactical setbacks into operational disruptions
Frontline report: Kupiansk became a graveyard for Russia’s 6th Army — and it’s still digging deeper
As the 22-month offensive collapses into blood and failure, Russian troops are asking if their commander ever stopped working for Ukraine.
Ukraine stops Russia’s offensive in Sumy Oblast – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy confirmed that Russian troops have lost their ability to advance in Sumy oblast after repeated Ukrainian defensive operations.
Russia failed to take Pokrovsk this summer—now it’s sending elite naval units and tanks for round two, ISW says
Ukraine’s forces warn Moscow has shifted tactics and is preparing fresh multi-directional assaults.
“Stadium of death near Toretsk”: Russia lost 50,000 troops but failed to break Ukrainian defenses
“Only battle kangaroos and penguins missing,” says Ukrainian officer on the relentless fight.
Ukraine just took back Kindrativka and is pushing into Russian flanks in Sumy
Weeks into Russia’s push across the Sumy Oblast border, Ukrainian forces are holding positions and putting pressure on the enemy’s main axis.
NYT: Putin believes Ukraine’s collapse is near — and he’s acting like it
Despite Trump’s frustration, Kremlin insiders say Putin sees no reason to stop his full-scale invasion.