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Ukraine’s secret operation is making Russia nervous – and reversing Putin’s gains

Ukraine’s secret operation is making Russia nervous – and reversing Putin’s gains

Despite manpower disadvantages, Kyiv has quietly launched one of its biggest offensives of the year
Russia is stockpiling weapons to intensify attacks on Ukraine, analysts say

Russia is stockpiling weapons to intensify attacks on Ukraine, analysts say

Russia has two models of jet-powered drones, the Geran-4 and Geran-5, and has been stockpiling both. Come Back Alive, a Ukrainian military nonprofit, estimates that Russia will produce 1,200 Geran-4 and 800 Geran-5 in September, and projects those numbers to grow each month.
Russia's faster Shaheds could rival ballistic missiles this winter

Russia's faster Shaheds could rival ballistic missiles this winter

A few months ago, the only particularly serious threat to Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities came from Russian and North Korean ballistic missiles.
Ukraine and Russia enter a new phase of war, military expert says

Ukraine and Russia enter a new phase of war, military expert says

The Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell speaks with Mykola Bielieskov, senior analyst at Come Back Alive and research fellow at the National Institute for Strategic Studies, about why Russian advances have slowed, how Ukraine’s drone tactics are reshaping the battlefield, and the limits of relying on manpower alone.
Rysslands nya jetdrönare pressar Ukrainas luftförsvar

Rysslands nya jetdrönare pressar Ukrainas luftförsvar

”Det enda sättet att bekämpa dem just nu är med luftvärnsrobotar eller stridsflyg”, säger Oleksiy Moskalenko, analytiker på Come Back Alive
L’Ukraine se déchire sur son modèle militaire

L’Ukraine se déchire sur son modèle militaire

Les évictions du ministre de la défense Mykhaïlo Fedorov et du chef d’état-major Oleksandr Syrsky ont révélé des divergences entre les « anciens » et les « modernes » sur le modèle militaire que le pays doit adopter, alors que celui-ci subit une interminable guerre d’usure.
Long-range drones are hurting Putin – but Ukraine needs to do more damage

Long-range drones are hurting Putin – but Ukraine needs to do more damage

Kyiv's forces have shown they can pierce enemy defences but more powerful weapons are needed
Putin still thinks he can win – despite the dangers to his country

Putin still thinks he can win – despite the dangers to his country

If you look at the Russian President's record of dealing with Ukraine, one trend becomes clear: he never admits a mistake or takes a step back
Ukraine’s Drones Have Turned the Tide, but Can They Change the Map?

Ukraine’s Drones Have Turned the Tide, but Can They Change the Map?

Mid-range drone strikes may not be enough to regain Ukrainian territory.
Ukraine’s Drones Are Now Reaching Siberia and Imperiling Russian Energy Assets

Ukraine’s Drones Are Now Reaching Siberia and Imperiling Russian Energy Assets

Kremlin’s new dilemma: how to protect much greater area with limited air-defense capabilities
Putin may gamble on mobilization to rescue Russia’s Ukraine invasion

Putin may gamble on mobilization to rescue Russia’s Ukraine invasion

In recent months, it has become increasingly apparent that the tide may be turning in the Russia-Ukraine War. On the battlefield, Russia is struggling to advance while suffering heavy casualties.
Ukraine’s Growing Drone Armada Is Overwhelming Russia’s Air Defenses

Ukraine’s Growing Drone Armada Is Overwhelming Russia’s Air Defenses

Long-range air campaign is causing embarrassment for the Kremlin