ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 5, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on September 5, 2026.

Key Takeaways from the ISW:

  • The US delegation arrived in Moscow City on September 5 as Ukraine and Russia reached a temporary agreement to halt long-range strikes against Kyiv and Moscow cities for three days to facilitate the delegation’s travel.
  • Putin rejected a broader frontline ceasefire proposed by Ukraine during the US delegation’s visit.
  • Russian officials continue discussing efforts to strengthen Russian air defense systems in order to defend against Ukraine’s long-range strikes.
  • Neither Russian nor Ukrainian forces advanced on September 5.
  • Russian forces launched an unspecified number of Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles and 167 drones against Ukraine overnight.

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