war34.4 min read
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Blame for Civilian Attacks on New Year's Day
9 days ago•Source: Institute for the Study of War
War News
The latest war stories, summarized by AI
Featured War Stories
View original source
26.755 min•15 days ago
Ukraine and Russia Prepare for 2026: Military Goals and International Support
Russian forces are unable to build a strategic reserve and are limited to slow, grinding advances in Ukraine, with ongoing missile strikes targeting Ukrainian infrastructure; Ukraine has made recent gains in Kupyansk, and both sides are engaged in information warfare and diplomatic efforts, with Russia refusing to deviate from its war demands.
More Top Stories
2
Ukrainian Forces Enhance Drone Capabilities and Robot Rescues Amid Ongoing Conflict
CBS News•2 months ago
3
Ukraine's Elite Forces Halt Russian Advance in Pokrovsk
DW•2 months ago
More War Stories
Russian Military Movements and Nuclear Signaling in Late October 2025
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Institute for the Study of War
Russian forces are intensifying their offensive operations around Pokrovsk, Ukraine, with recent advances and Ukrainian counterattacks including a heliborne operation. The situation is complicated by urban terrain, weather, and drone infiltration tactics, while Ukraine strikes Russian infrastructure in Moscow and faces reconnaissance threats from Russian aircraft and drones. Russian authorities are also cracking down on insider sources sharing information about the Kremlin.
Tensions Escalate as Ukraine Drone Attacks Target Moscow and Russia Responds
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Ukraine's military intelligence claims to have killed the son of a Russian general, reports significant civilian casualties and destruction in Ukraine, and details ongoing military and diplomatic developments including Russia's withdrawal from a nuclear deal and Ukraine's missile production efforts, amidst ongoing Russian drone attacks and casualties.
Intensified Battle in Pokrovsk as Russia and Ukraine Deploy Troops
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Russian forces have infiltrated the city of Pokrovsk in Ukraine, with around 200 troops engaging in clashes with Ukrainian forces amid ongoing intense combat and attempts by Ukraine to stabilize the situation. The city remains a focal point of conflict, with recent incursions and significant Russian losses reported.
Putin Escalates Ukraine Attacks Despite International Pressure
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Institute for the Study of War
Russian President Vladimir Putin remains committed to a strategy of military victory in Ukraine through attrition, despite Russian military shortcomings, and continues targeting Ukraine's infrastructure while testing NATO's defenses; Ukraine is counterattacking and expanding its weapons export program, amid ongoing large-scale Russian strikes and alleged war crimes.
Zelensky Warns of Russia's Continued Aggression Amid Ukraine Counterattacks
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kyiv Post
Ukrainian forces successfully counterattacked in the Sumy region, capturing key villages and forcing Russian Marines to retreat, with ongoing fierce fighting and mixed reports on the situation's outcome.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine as frontline clashes surge
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Euromaidan Press
Ukrainian forces successfully targeted and struck Russian troop concentrations and command posts near Sumy, disrupting Russia's planned offensive and draining their reserves, while Russian forces prepare for a large-scale attack with over 50,000 troops in Kursk, highlighting the ongoing intense conflict in the region.
Ukrainian Drones Launch Major Attacks on Russian Targets
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reportedly conducted a large-scale drone operation hitting over 40 Russian aircraft, including strategic bombers like A-50, Tu-95, and Tu-22 M3, at Russian air bases, with claims of fires at bases in Irkutsk and Murmansk. The attack aims to target Russian bombers responsible for bombing Ukrainian cities, though these claims are unverified. The operation highlights ongoing tensions and the use of advanced drone technology in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Russia Intensifies Assaults in Ukraine's Kurakhove and Kharkiv Axes
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ukrinform
Russian troops have intensified their assaults in the Kurakhove axis, with 65 combat engagements recorded since Tuesday. Ukrainian forces are successfully disrupting Russian plans, inflicting significant losses. Multiple regions, including Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Vremivka, and Orikhiv, have seen heavy fighting, with numerous attacks repelled by Ukrainian defenders.
"Russian Forces Intensify Assaults in Ukraine's Eastern Front"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Euromaidan Press
On July 15, Russian forces launched a massive three-pronged assault near Novomykhailivka, utilizing a substantial force of armored vehicles and infantry. Ukrainian forces countered with extensive minefields, drones, and artillery, successfully thwarting the attack. The destruction of Russian air defense systems allowed Ukrainian drones to monitor and adjust fire effectively, leading to significant Russian losses. Despite the increased scale and intensity of the Russian assault, Ukrainian defenses held strong, forcing the Russians into an operational pause.
Russian Soldiers Advance on Ukrainian Lines Using Golf Carts
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
A Russian attack using golf carts and other civilian-style vehicles against Ukrainian positions near Kupyansk ended disastrously, highlighting the high Russian casualties and the ineffectiveness of such vehicles against well-defended Ukrainian forces. The Kremlin's struggle to replace destroyed armored vehicles has led to the use of these inadequate alternatives, contributing to record-high Russian losses. Despite heavy casualties, Russia continues its offensive operations across multiple fronts in Ukraine.