The Russian military is shifting its approach away from large-scale and toward smaller-scale encirclements. Ukrainian forces retreat orderly from Bakhmut.
Your daily tactical update on Ukraine (May 24)
Mozart GroupThree months into the war, the Russian military has not achieved any of its objectives as it encounters stiff resistance in the east.
Your daily tactical update on Ukraine (May 23)
Mozart GroupHeavy fighting is taking place in the area near the city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine as the Russian military focuses its efforts there.
Your daily tactical update on Ukraine (May 20)
FeaturedThe Russian military took a heavy toll in Mariupol; this will decrease its ability to effectively deploy in other combat theaters.
Your tactical update on Ukraine (May 19)
FeaturedThe Russian military is preparing a major assault on Severodonetsk in an attempt to break the Ukrainian defenses, while Putin continues to fire his generals.
Delta Force operator on how Ukrainian special forces rescued a prisoner from the Russians
Special OpsPrisoner or hostage rescues are one of the toughest special operations mission sets. Surprise, speed, and violence of action are key.
Your daily tactical update on Ukraine (May 18)
FeaturedThe Russian military is attempting to surround Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine, but it is uncertain if it has the capability to do so.
Your daily tactical update on Ukraine (May 17)
FeaturedAfter many weeks of fighting, Mariupol has fallen to the Russian military that seems to be deploying more battalion tactical groups in Ukraine.
The 4 reasons why the Russian military is failing in Ukraine
FeaturedWhether the Russian military can overcome its failings remains to be seen, but judging from its performance so far Putin shouldn’t be hopeful.
Your daily tactical update on Ukraine (May 16)
Mozart GroupThe Russian military is fortifying towns and cities under its control, while Ukraine continues its counterattack. Mariupol still holds.