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world6 months ago

Russia's Summer Offensive in Ukraine: A Mixed Bag of Aggression and Challenges

Russian forces recently advanced northeast of Pokrovsk and are aiming to envelop Ukrainian positions by pushing towards Dobropillya and supporting efforts to bypass Ukraine's fortress belt in Donetsk Oblast. Despite challenges, Russia is employing tactics of partial envelopments and limited campaigns, while Ukraine continues long-range strikes against Russian military infrastructure. Western aid to Ukraine persists, and concerns about Russia's use of chemical agents in violation of international conventions are increasing. The situation remains dynamic with ongoing combat in various sectors of Ukraine and Russian efforts to strengthen their positions.

conflictwar2 years ago

"Ukraine's Counteroffensive Revealed: Robotyne Advances Mapped"

Ukrainian forces are making small advances in their counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Recent maps show progress south of Robotyne and west of Verbove in the Zaporizhzhia oblast. Ukrainian forces have also achieved success near Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast. The counteroffensive has a limited time frame before the weather worsens, but Ukraine plans to continue regardless. Military analysts note that while progress has been made, the Russian military does not appear to be pressured enough to collapse. The outcome of the counteroffensive remains uncertain.

conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Strategic Advances Propel Three-Sector Push, Says ISW

Ukrainian forces are making "tactically significant advances" in their counteroffensive against Russian-occupied territory, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). While territorial gains have been limited, Ukrainian troops have reached the outskirts of the town of Robotyne, indicating a potential degradation of Russian defenses. The ISW also noted that Russian forces are intensifying offensive operations in certain areas, suggesting a shift in focus from the southern to the northern parts of the frontline. Ukrainian authorities have evacuated civilians from frontline areas, indicating a possible expectation of increased Russian operations.

finance2 years ago

The Role of Lesser-Known Lenders in Times of Crisis.

Banks turned to the Federal Home Loan Bank system, a government-linked lender, to secure liquidity and shore up their balance sheets in March, when customers withdrew deposits and investors panicked over failures that threatened the stability of the US financial system. The system issued a record $495 billion of debt to fund loans, called advances, for banks of all stripes.