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Visits by foreign partners are indeed Kyiv’s fine air defense (INFOGRAPHIC)

Ukrainian jokes about the "Keith Kellogg’s operating range", the "Duty roster for Western officials in Kyiv", and "The prince has arrived, girls — everyone’s sleeping naked tonight" are funny precisely because they’re true.Texty.org.ua, in collaboration with the StratCom of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, analyzed Kyiv’s air alert archives for 2026. The "popular wisdom" saying that Russian strikes decline when visible support rises is largely backed up by the data.Читати українською
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Underground cities. How Ukrainian infantry survive under fire

The modern front line is steadily moving underground, echoing some of the darkest episodes of World War I and its "mole-like" existence. But now, instead of the filthy trenches of trench warfare, infantry are forced to take shelter underground, seeking refuge from the total dominance of drones. Lieutenant Colonel Roman Kovalov, commander of the motorized infantry battalion of the 43rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, explains how these "underground positions" are organized and defended.Читати українською
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Kyiv may face another month of Shahed attacks. Ukraine’s jet-powered interceptors are on the way

Since the end of August, Kyiv has been suffering from attacks by Russian jet-powered Shahed drones. The city is experiencing daily strikes on residential buildings, warehouses, shops, and gas stations. Many people have been killed and injured. How did the capital become so vulnerable to Russian attacks, and what can be done to counter them right now? Ivan Kyrychevskyi, a military expert and service member of the 413th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems "Raid", explains.Читати українською
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How air raid alerts are paralyzing Kyiv

What helps you stay sane? Nothing! That is roughly how Kyiv residents have been describing their state of mind over the past week. Air raid alerts keep sounding one after another. What is that noise in the sky? A Ukrainian fighter jet or an enemy Shahed drone? Most likely, the latter.Texty.org.ua analyzed how air raid alerts were distributed throughout the day in late August and how much working time they cost.After August 26, Russia sharply intensified its drone attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region. It seems Russian jet-powered drones have moved into the capital’s skies. But as air raid alerts skyrocketed, the workday was shattered into short stretches of time. The city was brought to a standstill.Читати українською
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Trend toward victory. Russian advances stall as casualties surge

Trend toward victory. Russian advances stall as casualties surge
In early June, we published another analysis of the current situation on the frontline. Today, we explain what has changed since our previous publication. We examine how the situation has evolved along each section of the frontline from north to south, look at which positions have been lost or retaken, and analyze the tactics used by both sides.Читати українською
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"The Russians were afraid of Azov fighters". Azov Brigade soldier August on the Olenivka explosion and torture in Taganrog

A soldier from the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov, call sign August, lost a leg and suffered severe eye damage in the Olenivka penal colony and learned German in Taganrog. He spoke about the terrorist attack, pro-Ukrainian doctors in Donetsk, and Russian prison guards who feared the superhuman abilities of Ukrainian soldiers.Читати українською