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ISW

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is an American nonprofit research group and think tank founded in 2007 by military historian Kimberly Kagan and headquartered in Washington, D.C.  ISW currently publishes daily updates on the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

US ban on striking Russia with their weapons undermines Ukraine's ability to defend itself in Kharkiv Oblast – analysts

Russians advance no more than 8 km from border in northern Kharkiv Oblast – ISW

Russian troops appear to be creating buffer zone in Kharkiv Oblast, not advancing deeper – ISW

Putin replaced Shoigu from Defence Minister position to support protracted war in Ukraine – ISW

Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast: ISW analyses Russia's goals

Russian offensive operations in Kharkiv Oblast aim to divert Ukrainian Forces and enable Russia's strategic advances – ISW

Russian forces noticeably step up pace of attacks – ISW

ISW analyses goals of Russia's latest large-scale attacks on Ukraine

Russia has bought US$500 million worth of aircraft parts to circumvent sanctions – ISW

Kremlin uses nuclear threats and diplomatic manipulation to control West – ISW

Ukraine should seize initiative on battlefield as soon as possible – ISW

Russians push northwest of Avdiivka, but their ultimate goal is unclear – ISW

Russians may transfer their airborne divisions to east – ISW

ISW claims Russian advance slowed down, allowing for break to prepare attack on Toretsk

Russian troops prepare offensive, choosing between several fronts – ISW

Ukrainian forces' withdrawal from their positions does not help Russia's rapid tactical success – ISW

While Ukraine waits for US aid, Russians may gain tactical advantages – ISW

ISW assessed Ukraine's possibilities to liberate its entire territory from Russians

If Russia seizes Chasiv Yar, it will be able to attack "defensive belt" of many settlements – ISW report

Ukraine's Defence Forces need to coordinate ATACMS strikes with ground operations – ISW

Russian forces to change targets and intensify strikes in coming weeks – ISW

Kremlin conducts information operation against Kharkiv to make Ukrainians flee the city – ISW

Ukrainian forces to halt Russian offensive if US aid arrives quickly – ISW

Russians may step up attacks using time before US aid arrives – ISW

Russians advance fast because of air defence shortage at front – ISW

Ukraine strikes Russia with weapons of its own production – ISW

Coordinated and large-scale – ISW on Ukrainian strikes against Russian targets in Crimea and Mordovia

Delay in US aid could lead to operationally significant gains for Russian forces – ISW

Russian attacks could make "threatening gains" west of Bakhmut – ISW

ISW compares capabilities of Israeli and Ukrainian air defence to repel attacks