#ISW

ISW analysts have found that Vladimir Putin is shifting responsibility for the war onto the State Duma and Russian citizens. Experts consider this part of a strategy to militarize society ahead of the 2026 elections. 🇷🇺📉

Putin used his meeting with Tokayev to reject the idea of freezing the front and justify the continuation of the war to Russian society. The Kremlin insists on achieving goals on the battlefield, demanding Ukraine's capitulation, while Kyiv welcomes Kazakhstan's peace initiatives. 🇷🇺🇰🇿🇺🇦

Ukrainian drones have launched a series of strikes on Wildberries warehouses, causing billions of dollars in damage. The attacks affect not only logistics but also the assets of Putin's inner circle, including Vaino and Gromov. 📉🔥

Russian troops are stuck near Kupiansk: a shortage of fuel, drones, and trained soldiers has halted their advance. A Ukrainian MiG-29 struck an enemy drone control point. 🚀🇺🇦

The Kremlin is paving the way for a new mobilization: the Duma has allowed criminals into the army, and Rosgvardia is expanding its powers to control society. Experts predict a conscription of up to 500,000 people as early as this autumn. 🇷🇺🚨

On the Sumy front, the activity of Russian SRGs has decreased, but shelling continues. A National Guard representative reported strikes on the Yunakivka community and Russia's attempts to create a buffer zone. 🇺🇦🔫

Russia failed to break through defenses in northern Sumy despite attempts to create buffer zones. ISW recorded the participation of Russian VKS regiments in battles for Taratutyne and Maryine, as well as new strikes on Sumy and Crimea. 🇺🇦🔥

Russia is depleting its stockpiles: more ballistic missiles were launched in July than are produced monthly. ISW analysts record a sharp rise in the use of "Zircon" missiles and a decrease in the number of drones. 🚀📉

Poland and ISW analysts stated that Russia has launched a "Zero Phase" campaign in the Baltics, actively monitoring NATO exercises. Warsaw scrambled fighters to intercept Russian Su-30SM2s from Kaliningrad. 🇵🇱✈️🇷🇺

Konstantynivka is at the center of fierce fighting: experts assess the situation on the front and refute claims of the city's full capture. 🇺🇦🔥 This strategic city could become Ukraine's last bastion in the Donetsk region. 🚂📉