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NEW: The rate of RU advances in the Pokrovsk direction has temporarily slowed but will likely increase again in the coming days as RU forces extend logistics and bring reinforcements in the area. (1/3)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
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November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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NEW: Russian and Ukrainian forces continue interdiction campaigns in the Pokrovsk direction as the rate of Russian advances in and around Pokrovsk remains temporarily decreased.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 9, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110925
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/5)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 9, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110925
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/5)
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
NEW: Russian and Ukrainian forces continue interdiction campaigns in the Pokrovsk direction as the rate of Russian advances in and around Pokrovsk remains temporarily decreased.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 9, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110925
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/5)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 9, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110925
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/5)
Reposted by Institute for the Study of War
NEW: The rate of RU advances in the Pokrovsk direction has temporarily slowed but will likely increase again in the coming days as RU forces extend logistics and bring reinforcements in the area. (1/3)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
NEW: The rate of RU advances in the Pokrovsk direction has temporarily slowed but will likely increase again in the coming days as RU forces extend logistics and bring reinforcements in the area. (1/3)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
NEW: The rate of RU advances in the Pokrovsk direction has temporarily slowed but will likely increase again in the coming days as RU forces extend logistics and bring reinforcements in the area. (1/3)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
NEW: The rate of RU advances in the Pokrovsk direction has temporarily slowed but will likely increase again in the coming days as RU forces extend logistics and bring reinforcements in the area. (1/3)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110825
Applications for the Summer 2026 Hertog War Studies Program are now open!
The War Studies Program aims to educate advanced undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces. The program is the cornerstone of ISW’s education efforts.
The War Studies Program aims to educate advanced undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces. The program is the cornerstone of ISW’s education efforts.
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Applications for the Summer 2026 Hertog War Studies Program are now open!
The War Studies Program aims to educate advanced undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces. The program is the cornerstone of ISW’s education efforts.
The War Studies Program aims to educate advanced undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces. The program is the cornerstone of ISW’s education efforts.
NEW: Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and are reportedly extending logistics to southern Pokrovsk. isw.pub/UkrWar110725
November 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM
NEW: Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and are reportedly extending logistics to southern Pokrovsk. isw.pub/UkrWar110725
New: The Shia Coordination Framework is reportedly considering integrating six Iranian-backed Iraqi militias into the Iraqi state to meet US demands to disarm the militias while preserving the militias’ political influence. (🧵 1/3)
Read the full November 7, 2025 Iran Update:
Read the full November 7, 2025 Iran Update:
Iran Update, November 7, 2025
The Shia Coordination Framework is reportedly considering integrating Iranian-backed Iraqi militias into the Iraqi state.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:10 AM
New: The Shia Coordination Framework is reportedly considering integrating six Iranian-backed Iraqi militias into the Iraqi state to meet US demands to disarm the militias while preserving the militias’ political influence. (🧵 1/3)
Read the full November 7, 2025 Iran Update:
Read the full November 7, 2025 Iran Update:
NEW: CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping used his speech at the APEC summit to portray the PRC as a responsible and just global leader. The CCP is hosting the 2026 APEC summit and using the opportunity to coerce and isolate Taiwan. (🧵1/3)
Read more:
isw.pub/ChinaTaiwanU...
Read more:
isw.pub/ChinaTaiwanU...
November 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
NEW: CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping used his speech at the APEC summit to portray the PRC as a responsible and just global leader. The CCP is hosting the 2026 APEC summit and using the opportunity to coerce and isolate Taiwan. (🧵1/3)
Read more:
isw.pub/ChinaTaiwanU...
Read more:
isw.pub/ChinaTaiwanU...
Reposted by Institute for the Study of War
NEW: The Russian military command is reportedly augmenting its troop presence in the Pokrovsk direction, likely to consolidate the gains Russian forces initially secured through infiltration missions and advance further through the town.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar110625
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar110625
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
NEW: The Russian military command is reportedly augmenting its troop presence in the Pokrovsk direction, likely to consolidate the gains Russian forces initially secured through infiltration missions and advance further through the town.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar110625
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar110625
NEW: The Russian military command is reportedly augmenting its troop presence in the Pokrovsk direction, likely to consolidate the gains Russian forces initially secured through infiltration missions and advance further through the town.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar110625
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar110625
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
NEW: The Russian military command is reportedly augmenting its troop presence in the Pokrovsk direction, likely to consolidate the gains Russian forces initially secured through infiltration missions and advance further through the town.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar110625
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar110625
NEW: US Military Presence in Syria: The United States reportedly plans to establish a military presence at an unspecified airbase in Damascus to enable a security agreement between Israel and Syria. The Syrian Foreign Ministry denied these claims on November 6, however. isw.pub/IranUpdate110625
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
NEW: US Military Presence in Syria: The United States reportedly plans to establish a military presence at an unspecified airbase in Damascus to enable a security agreement between Israel and Syria. The Syrian Foreign Ministry denied these claims on November 6, however. isw.pub/IranUpdate110625
NEW: Iranian-backed Iraqi political parties are well-positioned to expand their influence after the parliamentary elections on November 11—so long as they remain unified. (1/3)
Read the full special report here: isw.pub/PostIraqElec...
Read the full special report here: isw.pub/PostIraqElec...
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
NEW: Iranian-backed Iraqi political parties are well-positioned to expand their influence after the parliamentary elections on November 11—so long as they remain unified. (1/3)
Read the full special report here: isw.pub/PostIraqElec...
Read the full special report here: isw.pub/PostIraqElec...
NEW: Russian officials continue to personally sponsor trips intended to Russify Ukrainian children. 🧵(1/6)
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW: Russian officials continue to personally sponsor trips intended to Russify Ukrainian children. 🧵(1/6)
NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to try to blame US President Donald Trump for the nuclear arms modernization and buildup program that Russia began years ago. 🧵(1/5)
Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar110525
Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar110525
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to try to blame US President Donald Trump for the nuclear arms modernization and buildup program that Russia began years ago. 🧵(1/5)
Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar110525
Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar110525
NEW: Iran may seek to exchange technical information with Belarus related to air defense systems and electronic warfare (EW) equipment to enhance its ability to produce these systems. Belarus produces components compatible with advanced systems that Iran has sought to acquire from Russia. 🧵(1/5)
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
NEW: Iran may seek to exchange technical information with Belarus related to air defense systems and electronic warfare (EW) equipment to enhance its ability to produce these systems. Belarus produces components compatible with advanced systems that Iran has sought to acquire from Russia. 🧵(1/5)
NEW: Russian officials have seized on recent US efforts to repatriate deported Ukrainian children, downplaying the massive scale and systematic nature of Russia’s deportation campaign and to advance Kremlin efforts to restore bilateral US-Russia relations. 🧵(1/5)
Read more: isw.pub/RussianDepor...
Read more: isw.pub/RussianDepor...
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
NEW: Russian officials have seized on recent US efforts to repatriate deported Ukrainian children, downplaying the massive scale and systematic nature of Russia’s deportation campaign and to advance Kremlin efforts to restore bilateral US-Russia relations. 🧵(1/5)
Read more: isw.pub/RussianDepor...
Read more: isw.pub/RussianDepor...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Reposted by Institute for the Study of War
NEW: Iran is reportedly attempting to force its large proxy and partner militias in Iraq to move into politics, possibly to discourage US sanctions enforcement that would prevent Iran from using the Iraqi economy to evade sanctions. (1/3)
Iran Update, November 4, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Iran Update, November 4, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
NEW: Iran is reportedly attempting to force its large proxy and partner militias in Iraq to move into politics, possibly to discourage US sanctions enforcement that would prevent Iran from using the Iraqi economy to evade sanctions. (1/3)
Iran Update, November 4, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Iran Update, November 4, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Reposted by Institute for the Study of War
NEW: Recent Russian advances through Pokrovsk are the culmination of a 21-month campaign to seize the town and a five-month dedicated battlefield air interdiction (BAI) effort to degrade Ukrainian defensive capabilities. (1/3) isw.pub/UkrWar110425
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
NEW: Recent Russian advances through Pokrovsk are the culmination of a 21-month campaign to seize the town and a five-month dedicated battlefield air interdiction (BAI) effort to degrade Ukrainian defensive capabilities. (1/3) isw.pub/UkrWar110425
NEW: Recent Russian advances through Pokrovsk are the culmination of a 21-month campaign to seize the town and a five-month dedicated battlefield air interdiction (BAI) effort to degrade Ukrainian defensive capabilities. (1/3) isw.pub/UkrWar110425
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
NEW: Recent Russian advances through Pokrovsk are the culmination of a 21-month campaign to seize the town and a five-month dedicated battlefield air interdiction (BAI) effort to degrade Ukrainian defensive capabilities. (1/3) isw.pub/UkrWar110425
NEW: Iran is reportedly attempting to force its large proxy and partner militias in Iraq to move into politics, possibly to discourage US sanctions enforcement that would prevent Iran from using the Iraqi economy to evade sanctions. (1/3)
Iran Update, November 4, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Iran Update, November 4, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
NEW: Iran is reportedly attempting to force its large proxy and partner militias in Iraq to move into politics, possibly to discourage US sanctions enforcement that would prevent Iran from using the Iraqi economy to evade sanctions. (1/3)
Iran Update, November 4, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Iran Update, November 4, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Reposted by Institute for the Study of War
NEW: Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and appear to be operating with increasing comfort within Pokrovsk itself.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
NEW: Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and appear to be operating with increasing comfort within Pokrovsk itself.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
Reposted by Institute for the Study of War
NEW: Venezuela recently requested military equipment, including drones, from Iran amid heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States, according to internal US government documents obtained by The Washington Post. (1/4)
Iran Update, Nov. 3, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Iran Update, Nov. 3, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
November 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
NEW: Venezuela recently requested military equipment, including drones, from Iran amid heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States, according to internal US government documents obtained by The Washington Post. (1/4)
Iran Update, Nov. 3, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Iran Update, Nov. 3, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
NEW: Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and appear to be operating with increasing comfort within Pokrovsk itself.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
NEW: Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and appear to be operating with increasing comfort within Pokrovsk itself.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar110325
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ [🧵] (1/8)
NEW: Venezuela recently requested military equipment, including drones, from Iran amid heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States, according to internal US government documents obtained by The Washington Post. (1/4)
Iran Update, Nov. 3, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Iran Update, Nov. 3, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
November 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
NEW: Venezuela recently requested military equipment, including drones, from Iran amid heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States, according to internal US government documents obtained by The Washington Post. (1/4)
Iran Update, Nov. 3, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...
Iran Update, Nov. 3, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate11...