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Ukraine likely withdraws from salient near Toretsk after months of intensive battles — ISW

Russian forces have likely eliminated a Ukrainian “salient” southwest of Toretsk after a four-month offensive aimed at flattening the frontline to push toward Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on May 25.

26 May 2025, 11:40 AM

Trump says Russian buildup near Finland, Norway poses no threat

U.S. President Donald Trump said during a White House press exchange on May 19 that he is not concerned about Russia’s military buildup near Finland and Norway, claiming both countries are “totally safe.”

21 May 2025, 01:16 PM

Russian colonel responsible for Bucha atrocities buried in Moscow

Colonel Abdulaziz Shikhabidov, commander of Russia’s 76thAir Assault ‘Pskov’ Division, has died and was buried in Moscow on May 5, independent Russian outlet Agentstvo reported on May 6.

6 May 2025, 08:33 PM

Russian forces preparing motorcycle assaults to outmaneuver Ukrainian drones, expert says

Russian forces are preparing a new tactic for their summer and fall offensives, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) forecast. According to the report, Moscow plans to systematically integrate the use of motorcycles into its war against Ukraine to "offset" the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone operators. Military expert and founder of the Reactive Post volunteer organization, Pavlo Narozhny, explained the potential dangers of this new tactic during an interview with Radio NV.

28 April 2025, 11:47 AM

Chinese POW says his Russian bank account was frozen

Wang Guangjun, a Chinese citizen captured by Ukrainian forces on the battlefield, said he “followed someone else’s ideas” and ended up serving in the Russian military.

26 April 2025, 01:08 AM

Chinese POWs posted videos of their enlistment, training in Russia

Chinese nationals captured by Ukraine on the battlefield have previously recorded and published snippets from their journey to enlist in the Russian military and fight against Ukraine, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on April 16.

17 April 2025, 02:04 AM

Massive Russian drone and missile attack targets Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine overnight into April 6, setting off explosions and fires in multiple regions and injuring at least three people in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials reported.

6 April 2025, 10:15 AM

Russia prepares for multi-pronged offensive, adding 15 divisions in 2025 — President’s Office

The Kremlin is poised to launch another major offensive in Ukraine, targeting several directions at once, Deputy Head of the President’s Office, Pavlo Palisa, said on April 3.

3 April 2025, 08:44 PM

Russia struggles to sustain large-scale spring-summer campaign

While Russia continues to mobilize troops, the rate at which its forces are being eliminated on the battlefield outpaces their ability to replenish losses, Serhiy Zgurets, director of the Defense Express consulting firm, said at Radio NV on Feb. 27.

28 February 2025, 08:00 AM

Satellite images suggest North Korean troops were sent to Russia

Hundreds of North Korean soldiers were likely transported to Russia by sea to take part in its war against Ukraine, according to satellite imagery analysis, CNN reported on Feb. 26, citing a new study by a U.S.-based think tank.

27 February 2025, 10:55 AM

Ukraine: Requests for missing Russian troops surged 29% in January

The number of inquiries from Russians searching for missing soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast through the Hochu Nayti [Want to Find ] project increased by 29% in January 2025, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on Feb. 21.

21 February 2025, 02:10 PM

Ukraine advances in Kursk Oblast, pushing past Russian defenses

Ukrainian forces have made gains in Russia’s Kursk Oblast in recent days, advancing during assault operations, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in its Feb. 7 report.

8 February 2025, 12:07 PM

7,000 Russian troops lost in Pokrovsk in January – more than in whole Chechen War

Russian forces suffered 7,000 irrevocable losses on the Pokrovsk front — more than the total death toll in the entire Second Chechen War, Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group spokesperson Viktor Trehubov said at the United News telethon on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 03:06 PM

Ammunition and ass-ets: Russian army's bizarre new transport

In a startling display of military improvization, a Russian military unit resorted to using a donkey for ammunition transportation, replacing standard military vehicles, the Telegram channel Butusov Plus reported on Feb. 4, attaching media as proof.

5 February 2025, 02:56 PM

Germany warns Russia may attack NATO by 2029-2030

Russia could attempt an attack on NATO countries in 2029-2030, given the rapid expansion of its military forces, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in his visit to Vilnius, Lithuanian news agency Delfi reported on Jan. 22.

23 January 2025, 09:09 AM

Russia welcomes North Korean air defense system with precise drone strike

North Korea sent a rare air defense system to Kursk Oblast to help in the war, but Russian troops promptly blew it up, apparently mistaking it for an enemy target, Forbes wrote on Jan. 13.

14 January 2025, 11:48 AM

Putin expands youth militarization program ahead of prolonged war with Ukraine and potential conflict with the West

The Kremlin is expanding youth militarization programs, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, to prepare for prolonged fighting in Ukraine and potential conflicts with the West, according to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on Dec. 21.

22 December 2024, 11:55 AM

Russia to spend record 41% of budget on military in 2025: Implications and frontline updates

In 2025, Russia plans to allocate up to 41% of its budget to security and defense, including law enforcement, marking a record high. However, this does not guarantee a proportional increase in military capabilities, according to a new report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on Dec. 1.

2 December 2024, 11:03 AM

Russia uses Zircon on Kyiv for first time in months

During a massive strike on Nov. 17, Russia used at least one Zircon hypersonic missile in its attack on Kyiv, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA). The missile, launched from occupied Crimea, was successfully intercepted.

17 November 2024, 01:28 PM

Ukrainian forces hit Belgorod military facility, Russian conscripts reportedly injured

Ukrainian forces launched a missile attack on a military site in the Russian city of Belgorod, injuring several conscripts, local outlet Pepel reported on Nov. 14.

14 November 2024, 06:55 PM

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