Russian tactics

Has Zaporizhzhya become Putin's new target and how Russians fight in southern steppe

A Ukrainian officer whose unit is holding the defense in eastern Zaporizhzhya Oblast told NV on Oct. 23 what is happening near Huliaypole and whether there is a threat of a Russian breakthrough to the north.

23 October, 02:30 PM

How Russian mesh networks guide precision drone strikes on Kyiv — NV infographic

Russian forces are using decentralized mesh networks to guide strike drones toward targets across Ukrainian cities, NV reported in an analytical infographic published on Oct. 9.

9 October, 11:52 AM

Russia equips drones with specialized shaped charges to sever high-voltage pylons - NV interview

Russian forces have introduced specialized linear shaped-cutting explosive warheads onto their drones, technological adviser Serhii Beskrestnov (Flash) disclosed, calling the tactical adaptation "bad news" for Ukrainian critical infrastructure.

2 October, 08:39 AM

Russian missile use in July surpasses monthly production capacity

Russian forces have launched 107 ballistic missiles and 20 Zircon missiles since the start of July 2026, exceeding Russia's monthly missile production capacity, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on July 19.

20 July, 10:00 AM

Ukraine seizes initiative in key eastern sectors as Russia’s offensive stalls, Syrskyi says

The Sloviansk-Kramatorsk urban area remains one of the key sectors of Russia’s offensive, but Russian forces have failed to carry out their plans, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

29 May, 06:26 PM

From Wellington to the front: a young drone pilot’s war in Ukraine

For a 21-year-old volunteer from New Zealand, Ukraine’s war is not just another conflict—it’s a moral line in history. He sees parallels between Māori traditions and Ukraine’s warrior culture, but also with darker chapters of the past, comparing Russia’s actions to those of Nazi Germany. As Russia prepares for its May 9 Victory Day, he questions why Ukraine should pause at all.

5 May, 04:05 PM

Russia shifts from ‘meat grinder’ assaults to stealthier tactics

Russia’s invading army is shifting from mass assaults to stealthier infiltration tactics that Western analysts warn may be more dangerous, The Telegraph reported on May 1.

3 May, 04:22 PM

UK: Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ behind Iran’s military methods

Moscow is providing Tehran with tactical advice on the use of drones against the United States and its allies, British Defense Secretary John Healey said during the March 12 visit to the British military command center in Northwood Headquarters in London, The Guardian reported.

13 March, 09:01 AM

Pokrovsk fight: Russia applies improved infantry strategy

How Russian forces are using new tactics in Pokrovsk, causing the most trouble, and how Ukrainian troops are doing everything to avoid encirclement, the pilot of the "Shershni Dovbusha" UAV unit, call sign Sonic, told Radio NV on Nov. 2.

2 November 2025, 07:51 PM

Russians do not control any district of Kupyansk – Ukrainian commander

In Kupyansk, Russian troops are using "masquerade" tactics, with sabotage-reconnaissance groups donning civilian clothes to penetrate the city and collect intelligence or take photos with Russian flags, Maj. Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment, told news agency Ukrinform on Sept. 19.

19 September 2025, 04:53 PM

Russia is scouting Ukraine's energy targets - military radiotechnical expert

Russian forces are scouting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including transformer stations, substations, and electrical and gas systems, military radiotechnical expert and consultant Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov wrote on Sept. 1.

2 September 2025, 12:04 PM

Zelenskyy slams Putin’s dodging tactics as deadline for peace talks approaches

As the U.S.-imposed deadline for Russia to engage in peace talks approaches, Moscow is doubling down on war, denies genuine negotiations, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his video address on Aug. 31.

1 September 2025, 10:13 AM

ISW: Russia steps up use of Shahed drones for frontline attacks

Russian forces are ramping up their use of Shahed-type drones to strike Ukrainian targets along the front line, according to a new report from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), published on June 27.

28 June 2025, 01:15 PM

Ukraine faces Russia’s new mine-laying drone strategy — video

Russian forces are using a new cynical tactic in their war against Ukraine — mining roads with FPV drones, Black Swan assault battalion of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment reported on June 22.

23 June 2025, 10:16 AM

Kremlin stalls on peace memorandum to pressure Ukraine into concessions — ISW

Russia may be deliberately withholding its “memorandum” ahead of the June 2 Istanbul talks to pressure Ukraine into backing out, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on May 29.

30 May 2025, 11:18 AM

Azov Brigade officer details Russian use of anti-drone corridors

The Russian forces are actively deploying anti-drone corridors along the Pokrovsk and Toretsk fronts, 12th Azov Brigade's officer with Liryk callsign said in an interview with Radio-NV, published on May 29.

30 May 2025, 10:22 AM

German Defense Minister Pistorius slams Putin's delay tactics in Trump call

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius commented on the phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that the latter is merely stalling for time, as reported by Deutschlandfunk on May 20.

20 May 2025, 05:02 PM

Zelenskyy's office warns Russia seeking victory without concessions

Russia aims to secure at the negotiating table what it can’t win on the battlefield, Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to Ukraine’s Presidential Office head, said on Telegram on March 26.

26 March 2025, 06:41 PM

Air Force explains Russia’s planned Shahed strikes on Ukraine

Russia’s military uses pre-planned, targeted drone strikes on Ukrainian cities to pressure civilians, a Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson said during the United News telethon program on March 24.

24 March 2025, 05:06 PM

Rapid Russian advances: 5.5 times more land seized in two months than all of 2023

Russian forces have made significant advances on the front line, capturing 5.5 times more territory in August and September 2024 than they did throughout all of 2023. This data comes from analysts at the UA War Infographics project, who shared their findings on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

15 October 2024, 05:27 PM

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