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War in Ukraine
Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Sept 20 (Europe Edition): ‘Tens of Thousands More Artillery Shells’
Ukrainian air defenses shoot down 17 drones while Russia downs 4 over its own territory; Western defense leaders meet at Ukraine Defense Contact Group; AFU advances in Zaporizhzhia.
Sept. 20, 2023
ISW
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 19, 2023
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on Sept. 19, 2023
Sept. 20, 2023
War in Ukraine
Commander of High-Profile Ukrainian Combat Unit Replaced, Circumstances Currently Murky
The hope was 47th Brigade with its American Bradley fighting vehicles and German Leopard tanks would spearhead Ukraine’s big summer offensive. We don’t know why the commander just got sacked.
Sept. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
Even Kremlin Propagandists Are Painting a Grim Picture in Bakhmut for Russia
“The advantage in artillery, observation and adjustment from the air is decisive for them,” a Russian soldier fighting near the village of Klishchiivka has said.
Sept. 19, 2023
Zelensky
Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Sept 19 (Europe Edition): ‘Deeply Hurt By News of His Death’
Drones strike Lviv; Zelensky in US questions why Russia still has a UN seat; Images of destroyed Russian sub; Ukrainian forces push south from Bakhmut; Russian units disintegrating on key fronts.
Sept. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 18, 2023
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on Sept. 18, 2023
Sept. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Sept 18 (N. America Edition): ‘Russia’s Bakhmut Defense Line Breached’
Ukraine breaches Russian defense line near Bakhmut; more gains reported in south; incredible partisan operations; Russia’s increasingly dire tank situation.
Sept. 18, 2023
Nuclear weapons
Musk’s Tweet Criticizing Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Sparks Yet More Outrage
Elon Musk, who faces a Senate probe for his role in hindering a 2022 Ukrainian attack on Crimea, seems to share David Sacks’ view against US support for Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
Sept. 18, 2023
