Yuriy Butusov

From raid to resistance /

Ukrainian forces turn Belgorod raid into a grinding defense

A planned Ukrainian raid in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast turned into a resilient defensive operation, inflicting heavy losses on elite Russian units and disrupting enemy advances near the border, editor of Censor.NET Yuriy Butusov wrote on April 28.

Fight for Donetsk Oblast /

Situation in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast is threatening – opinion

Russian forces continue to advance slowly but steadily in small assault groups, being beaten and destroyed, but having reserves and tactical initiative, so they can concentrate forces in certain important areas and create a significant advantage.

The reason for Ukraine’s military failures — opinion

This is an analysis of what happened in Kharkiv Oblast in recent weeks.

Offensive front /

Ukrainian journalist updates on Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian troops have established two bridgeheads in Kharkiv Oblast along the border, capturing about 100 square kilometers of the border strip in two days, Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov reported on Facebook on May 12.

Ukrainian military hampered by series of unforced errors — opinion

Why our mistakes at the front are repeated and not corrected at the highest level

Ukraine’s drone strike campaign against Russian oil refineries

The strategic operation against the Russian oil industry is a triumph of tactics, weapons, and management.

Grueling battle for Avdiivka

After the failure of the assault on October 10-14, Russian troops consolidated several captured positions

Decisive battle /

Russia launches major offensive on Avdiyivka – Butusov

Another decisive battle of the war has begun.

Recent naval drone attacks will change situation in the Black Sea

The naval drones demonstrated outstanding technical characteristics.

Heros come home /

Return of Azov Commander Denys Prokopenko: What it means for Ukraine

The return of Commander Denys Prokopenko of the Azov Battalion, also known as “Redis,” along with four other commanders, provides significant reinforcement for the Defense Forces.

The true scale of Russian combat losses

Six advantages. What will Leopard 2, Abrams, and Challenger 2 change for Ukraine?

NATO tanks are weapons of qualitative superiority. With quality management and application, quality tanks will dominate on the battlefield

Scandal in Russia's military leadership: What is being decided in Bakhmut

Artillerymen of the Wagner PMC curse Chief of Staff Gerasimov over shell shortages.

Putin's war plan for 2023. What to expect in Ukraine

The speeches of Russian President Putin and Defense Minister Shoigu at the collegium of the Russian Ministry of Defense formulate the Russian war plan for 2023.

An historic success: What saved Ukraine from a massive missile strike on December 5

The drone strike against Russia’s strategic bombers saved Ukraine from a missile salvo of three planes.

Five important factors: What is happening in Kherson and what are its prospects for liberation?

The Russian army is strengthening the defense of its Kherson bridgehead and has concentrated almost all Russian airborne troops there.

Analysis of US military aid to Ukraine since Feb. 24 - opinion

The United States has done an incredible amount for Ukraine, but the still insufficient supply of heavy weapons is preventing Ukraine from achieving a qualitative advantage over the Russian Federation

Putin’s new myth. What is behind car bombing of daughter of ‘Russian World’ ideologue Dugin

Neither Alexander Dugin himself nor even more so his daughter, played any role in the war.