The Latest Breaking News from ISW

The latest reports emerging from the frontlines in Ukraine are that the artillery ammunition the defending troops have been waiting for all these months is finally beginning to filter through to them. But it’s not enough, says the authoritative US thinktank, the Institute for the Study of War. The ISW…

Barrage destroyed Russian air defences in Belgorod, US thinktank says; Kamala Harris to attend Swiss peace conference. What we know on day 832

Ukrainian defenders hold the line and strike back at Russian ports, airfields and refineries.

Russia opens a new front in Ukraine’s north, prompting Kyiv to respond with attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

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’