Putin claims Russia seized Pokrovsk — ISW finds no sign of that (MAP)
The think tank's latest assessment says there is no evidence confirming the complete Russian seizure of Pokrovsk.
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No clear goal in Pokrovsk — ISW says Russia trying to encircle and storm towns simultaneously
Ukrainian defenders now face glide bombs, southward incursions, and northwest flanking attempts — all at once.
Partisans say they set fire to Russian comms truck during attack inside Rostov airbase
The group Atesh released a video showing flames under a Kamaz-based vehicle, stating it was a mobile relay station R-417 Baget used for flight coordination.
ISW: Russia fakes battlefield gains in Kherson city to convince the West it’s winning the war—but Ukrainian troops filmed strolling there next day (updated)
This staged operation fits a pattern of cognitive warfare in which Moscow manufactures illusions of strength to undermine support for Ukraine abroad.
Russia says 13 drones destroyed — but Syzran refinery burns and videos show fire raging at military-linked fuel plant
Authorities scrambled to impose “Kovyor” plan, grounding aircraft and restricting communications.
ISW: Russia removes Southern Military District commander over false progress reports
Russia's MoD dismissed Col-Gen Anashkin amid public claims that his subordinates falsified frontline progress reports near Ukraine's Siversk.
First recruits from Crimea and North Caucasus republics deployed in 2017 Russian draft
The recruits will travel to their stations by road, rail and air. Military and civil aircraft will…