ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 28, 2026
Russia's Defense Ministry reported zero new settlement captures during the first eight days of November, breaking previous reporting patterns.
16 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported zero new settlement captures during the first eight days of November, breaking previous reporting patterns.
Recent tactical gains by Ukraine on the Oleksandrivka axis have forced Russia to redeploy elite marine units and tanks.
Recent coverage details discrepancies between Russian battlefield gains and official claims made by Putin.
Current analytical assessments outline the ongoing strategic landscape of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Recent reporting outlines strategic shifts and information warfare in the ongoing Russian offensive campaign against Ukraine.
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Recent coverage details territorial captures, expanding drone ranges, and military assessments in the ongoing Russian offensive.
Russia is intensifying pressure on Ukraine's energy infrastructure while debating the effectiveness of Arena tank defense systems on the front lines.
The Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia is intensifying drone strikes and capturing more territory, despite minimal gains relative to casualties.
Russian forces are intensifying attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, with troop numbers outnumbering Ukrainian forces six to one in some areas.
Intensifying Donbas battles and a fatal missile strike on Odesa drive global coverage of the ongoing Russian offensive campaign.
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6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.