Institute for the Study of War

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 7, 2026

Lithuania says Russia could use Ukrainian drones against Baltic region

The Emerging Endgame Of The Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin Announces Reshuffling of Top Military Leadership

Iran Update Special Report, August 4, 2026

Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran claims about talks diverge

How long can Iran weaponise Hormuz?

Russian Territorial Gains Outpaced Ukrainian Recaptures in July

Female Bomber Kills at Least 3, Injures 21 Near Moscow Restaurant

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 1, 2026

Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal

A Chinese ship deployed water cannons against Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a South China Sea flashpoint.

Wildberries, ‘Russia’s Amazon,’ says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 22, 2026

Russian forces have created a massive numerical advantage in the Pokrovsk sector, outnumbering Ukrainian troops six to one in some areas.

Iran Update Special Report, July 20, 2026

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Russia pounds Kyiv as NATO military chief warns Moscow would 'lose a lot' by attacking Baltics

Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 14, 2026

Military operations in Donbas intensify as reports highlight Russian recruitment challenges and ongoing strikes in Odesa.

July 12, 2026

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Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal

Tensions escalate between the US and Iran as the supreme leader vows revenge amid a crumbling diplomatic deal.

Ukraine Intensifies Attacks On Russian Energy Assets, Reportedly Forcing Halt To Azov Traffic

Ukraine's targeted strikes on vessels and energy assets have led Russia to halt shipping through the Don-Azov canal and Kerch Strait.

How severe is Russia’s gasoline crisis? Meduza sized it up using exchange trading data.

Russia is facing a gasoline crisis characterized by fuel shortages and a diesel export ban affecting global supplies.

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

China is demonstrating sensitive submarine-launched ballistic missile capabilities as part of its nuclear deterrent strategy.

Trump hands Zelensky major wins, with Putin on the ropes

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Russia's largest oil refinery halts processing after drone attack, sources say

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Ukraine's Strike Campaigns Will Likely Continue to Hurt Russia's Economy and Military Operations in Ukraine

Ukraine is utilizing new weaponry to target key Russian assets, challenging the Kremlin's economic and military stability.

Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital ahead of key NATO meeting

Russia has launched deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, specifically targeting the Kyiv region just before a key NATO summit.

Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine

Russia’s advance collapses in Ukraine, ‘40,000’ troops killed in June

Iran Update Special Report, July 1, 2026

Ukraine War Live Updates: Russia Hammers Kyiv in Deadly Attacks

Russia launches deadly attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine, killing dozens

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 30, 2026

Russia's advance in Ukraine slows, with a 16-fold drop in pace over the past year

U.S.-Iran Latest: Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war as peace talks inch along

Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war amid ongoing peace talks with US

‘A million Russians arguing in gasoline lines’ should think hard about what comes next, Zelensky warns

President Zelensky warns of internal Russian instability as Moscow repeatedly resets its deadlines for capturing the Donetsk region.

Putin Vows to Ensure Russia’s Security Amid Ukraine Retaliatory Strikes

Vladimir Putin has vowed to ensure Russia's security as Ukraine ramps up retaliatory strikes and the country faces a 'difficult period.'

Iran Update Special Report, June 27, 2026

Intelligence reports and news agencies are tracking an escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 27, 2026

China & Taiwan Update, June 26, 2026

Crimea Declares State of Emergency After Ukrainian Attacks Target Energy Grid

Crimea's Moscow-installed authorities have declared a state of emergency following Ukrainian attacks on the region's energy grid.

Zelensky says Ukraine’s security service has approved a ‘40-day influence operation’ to force Russia to end the war

Zelensky says relay stations in Belarus that helped guide Russian drone strikes on Ukraine went offline after his ultimatum to Lukashenko

Ukraine Invasion Day 1,580: Is Crimea burning? Are the little green men leaving?

The conflict in Ukraine reaches day 1,580 as civilians flee bombing campaigns in the Donbas region.

Putin says Russia ready to negotiate with Ukraine ‘on the basis of the Istanbul agreements’ of 2022

Vladimir Putin sours on Donald Trump over his latest Ukraine shift

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 22, 2026

Russia weighs fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes, Crimea restricts public life

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Ukraine says it struck Russian missile electronics plant, governor says five dead

Inside Ukraine's Secret Drone Campaign Destroying Sites Deep in Russia

Ukraine has launched a secret drone campaign targeting Russian infrastructure, including the largest attack on Moscow since the start of the full-scale war.

Ukraine’s drones are eroding Putin’s vision for Crimea

Ukraine’s intensifying drone strikes on Crimea are disrupting fuel supplies and forcing the suspension of children’s summer camps.