Institute for the Study of War
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is an American think tank founded in 2007 by Kimberly Kagan, focused on military and security policy analysis. It is based in Washington, D.C., and produces in-depth studies of armed conflicts, including regular assessments of the Russo-Ukrainian war. Its reports are widely cited by governments, militaries, and media outlets.
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Syrskyi tells BBC Ukraine has 'broken Russia's ability to advance,' defends Kursk operation
Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi gave his first interview to the BBC since being dismissed in July 2026, claiming Russia is now taking roughly six times the casualties Ukraine is and that the front line has stabilised. He defended the 2024 Kursk operation as a successful maneuver that halted Russian offensive pressure on all but one operational direction, and rejected former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov's account of their falling-out, denying he ever issued an ultimatum.