Institute for the Study of War

Delays in US aid ‘hamper Ukrainian forces’

Civilians continue to die across Ukraine as analysts warned that delays in U.S. military assistance would see Kiev struggle to fight off Russian offensives.

Russian shelling killed four people in the eastern Ukraine region of Donetsk, authorities said yesterday, as Moscow's forces aim to push deeper into the war-battered industrial region.

Tactical Shift: Russian Forces Employ Surprise Maneuvers Near Avdiivka

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported a notable enhancement in Russian military tactics, particularly around the strategically significant region of Avdiivka, Donetsk. This development underscores a potential shift in the operational dynamics of the ongoing war, as Russian units demonstrate improved tactical acumen and the element of surprise in their operations.

Russia's Shadow Looms Over Transnistria: Potential Referendum Within Days Sparks Concerns in Moldova and NATO

Amidst escalating tensions in the region, Transnistria, the self-proclaimed state bordering Moldova, is considering convening a new "referendum" on potential annexation by Russia. The possibility of such a move has raised concerns about the destabilization of the region and its implications for international relations.

Thousands of dead...; "What do you want?! To defend themselves with water pistols?"

The Russian army advanced seven kilometers closer to Chasiv Yar near Bakhmut, as well as east of Avdeyevka and northwest of Maryinka, Moscow claims.
Four people were killed in a Russian strike on Kherson, as Russia carried out several attacks in eastern Ukraine over the previous day, Ukrainian local authorities said.

Ukraine is fiercely attacked; Soldiers deserting battlefield?

The mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, announced that the Russian Air Defense Forces had destroyed a drone launched by Ukrainian forces towards the Russian capital.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the foreign ministers of the Alliance members reiterated their determination to support Ukraine on its way to the Alliance, as well as its defense in the war with Russia.

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