ISW notes that Putin’s theory of victory hinges on the belief that Russian forces can sustain slow but steady battlefield gains longer than Ukraine can maintain its defenses, and longer than the ...

The ISW also noted some Ukrainian gains in the area. The Washington, D.C, think tank's maps show some of these latest operations, including Russia's capture of the towns of Shaktarsk and Maksymivka.

This map by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) from July 24, 2024 shows the state of play around Donetsk. Institute for the Study of War Newsweek has contacted the Russian and Ukrainian ...

The current pace of Ukraine's counteroffensive does not indicate a stalemate or inability to retake large territory, the Institute for the Study of War said in its assessment on July 4.

Added together, the ISW said that Russia's casualty toll would likely surpass the number of soldiers it is recruiting on a monthly basis, which Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's military ...

Russia has suffered major military equipment losses in its latest offensive. The Russian military lost at least 109 armored vehicles and tanks near the region of Avdiivka, a think tank said.

The Kremlin continues to publicly declare territorial claims that go beyond the areas already occupied. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported that these statements indicate Moscow’s ...