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Defence experts say Russian forces had made ‘tactically significant advances’ but did not appear to be moving on Kharkiv in the north east of the country

‘Difficult but not catastrophic’ situation as Russians press for gains before US resupply of Kyiv’s forces. What we know on day 796

Regional armed forces admit ‘difficult situation’ as Kyiv awaits western military aid

Capture would give Russians a high-ground advantage for further advance through Donetsk region. What we know on day 782

Ukraine mounted a sophisticated air-and-naval attack on Sevastopol in the past week, damaging ships and infrastructure.

Putin's economic focus and military preparations raise concerns of potential conflict with NATO, as analyzed by ISW.

Institute for the Study of War says Kremlin is setting ‘informational conditions’ needed for ‘hybrid operation’

With little changing in the ground war and both governments unshaken, Kyiv and Moscow took aim at factories.

Hamas has used “increasingly sophisticated” tactics against Israeli forces since the ceasefire in the Gaza strip ended on December 1, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a US think tank. As the conflict is increasingly focused in southern Gaza, the Palestinian Islamist group is also deploying…

Potentially significant bulletins available for about 10 minutes before being withdrawn by two state news outlets

Entire scenario ‘laced with potential for coercion’, says expert at London think-tank