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Russia Dangerously Upgrades "Geran" Drones: ISW Reveals New Capabilities

Technology 10/06/2026, 09:28

The Institute for the Study of War reported a large-scale upgrade of Russian "Geran-4" drones featuring new navigation sensors, engines, and warheads to bypass electronic warfare.

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Russia Starts Targeting Ukraine's Energy Sector Earlier: ISW Explains the Reason

Politics 10/05/2026, 06:30

Russia has started targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure earlier than usual, aiming to inflict maximum damage before defenses are strengthened, ISW reports.

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Putin's Claims of Russian Frontline Successes Are So Unreal They Resemble Hallucinations — ISW

Politics 10/03/2026, 08:57

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) called Putin's claims of seizing 1,300 sq km in September hallucinations. Analysts proved that Russia suffered territorial losses.

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Russia May Have Used New 40-Kg Warhead to Strike Southern Bridge, ISW Says

Politics 10/02/2026, 10:20

According to ISW, a new 40-kg shaped-charge warhead on Geran drones may have been used in an attack on Kyiv's Southern Bridge, aimed at destroying critical infrastructure.

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Operation Vivaldi May Disrupt Russian Offensive Plan on Sloviansk, ISW Reports

Politics 10/02/2026, 08:53

The Ukrainian Operation Vivaldi near Lyman is shattering Russian plans to advance on Sloviansk and broadly encircle Ukrainian forces, ISW experts state.

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Putin Pledges Faster Capture of Donbas Amid Multiple Failed Deadlines

Politics 10/01/2026, 22:17

Vladimir Putin promised to capture Donbas faster than in 1.5-2 years, ignoring the failure of previous deadlines. Experts note systemic disruptions in the Russian army's offensive schedules.

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Ukrainian troops break through in Sumy region, - ISW

Politics 10/01/2026, 10:08

Ukrainian Defense Forces have advanced north of Sumy near Korchakivka, as confirmed by an ISW report. Russian claims to the contrary have been refuted.

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Ukrainian Forces Advance in Donbas and Zaporizhzhia, - ISW

Politics 09/30/2026, 09:59

Ukraine's Defense Forces have disrupted Russian attacks and advanced in the Donbas and Zaporizhzhia region, ISW analytical reports confirm.

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Trump doubts Putin will agree to energy truce, media reports

Politics 09/30/2026, 09:51

US President Donald Trump doubts Putin will agree to an energy truce before winter, despite his team's optimism and Kyiv's readiness for negotiations.

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Kremlin Threatens Ukraine with a 'Price' for Strikes: Peskov Makes Cynical Statement

Politics 09/28/2026, 14:07

The Kremlin threatened Ukraine with retribution for strikes, while Peskov justified escalation. Amid threats, the Armed Forces liberated territories and captured hundreds.

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Putin Unlikely to Agree to Energy Truce Before End of Winter, ISW Says

Politics 09/27/2026, 09:11

According to ISW, Vladimir Putin is unlikely to agree to an energy truce before the end of the 2026-2027 winter, banking on long-range strikes to force Ukraine into capitulation.

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Russians "paint" successes for themselves in Kharkiv region: ISW analyzes front line situation

Politics 09/26/2026, 10:36

Russian troops are faking successes in Kharkiv and Sumy regions by spreading fakes about capturing territories, but ISW analysts refute these claims.

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Search for Alternative 'Victory': ISW Explains Why Russia Attacks Ukrainian Data Centers

Politics 09/26/2026, 09:30

ISW explains Russia's increased strikes on Ukrainian data centers as a search for alternative victory mechanisms amid frontline failures.

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Drones over Moldova, Romania, and Poland: ISW Records a New Kremlin Strategy to Pressure the EU

Politics 09/25/2026, 10:40

On the night of September 24, Russian drones attacked Chernivtsi Oblast, violating the airspace of Moldova and Romania. ISW calls this a conscious Kremlin strategy to normalize violations of EU borders.

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ISW: Ukrainian Defence Forces advance in three regions, disrupting the Russian offensive

Politics 09/24/2026, 10:42

ISW recorded advances by the Ukrainian Defence Forces in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts over the past day. Russian offensive operations were disrupted, and on the Kupiansk axis the Ukrainian Armed Forces improved their flank positions.

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The Sirens Stayed Silent: ISW Claims Moscow Concealed a Record Drone Attack to Boost Turnout in the State Duma 'Elections'

Politics 09/21/2026, 10:16

ISW: On the last day of the State Duma 'elections,' Moscow authorities did not activate sirens or send SMS during a record drone attack so as not to lower turnout. The Ukrainian side confirmed a strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery.

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Kremlin Exaggerates Frontline Successes by Orders of Magnitude: ISW Compares Russian MoD Claims with Real Data

Politics 09/20/2026, 21:18

According to ISW, Russian MoD claims of capturing thousands of square kilometers in 2026 are greatly exaggerated: Ukraine's actual losses are minimal, and the Defense Forces are conducting successful counteroffensives.

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ISW: North Korean troops may replace Russian units on the Sumy axis

Politics 09/18/2026, 01:10

According to ISW, North Korean units may replace Russian forces on certain stretches of the front in the Sumy region, which would allow Russia to redeploy forces to the Lyman tactical area.

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