Russia-Ukraine war

Although fighting continues along the length of the frontline, the last week saw few significant changes in the frontline. Both…

Since the last update, the land campaign has remained relatively static, both sides locked in an attritional struggle. In the…

The world’s attention is currently focussed on the Middle East, where Israel and Iran are involved in a dangerous round…

Last week’s most important activity was far away from Ukraine, in Washington, where important political battles were fought. Meetings taking…

Currently the campaign highlights Ukraine’s superior operational-level planning.  In Kursk, Ukrainian forces are making Russia fight a battle of manoeuvre,…

The advance on Pokrovsk continues, and in recent days Ukraine has sent reserves into the area, stopping Russian progress.  This…

Putin remains completely committed to Pokrovsk, and although the Russian advance is slow it is persistent.  In Kursk, Ukrainian forces…

Ukraine’s plan in Kursk is to draw forces away from Russia’s main effort, capturing Pokrovsk.  Ukraine’s attack into Kursk is…

Ukraine’s tactical plan in Kursk is becoming clearer, and it is not good news for Russia.  Ukraine continues to incrementally…