- Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting NATO discussions on Article 4 invocation, alongside drone strikes in Romania.
- Russia conducted systematic missile strikes on Kyiv, while an institute analyzed the military advances and stalls.
Russia is escalating conflict with Ukraine, issuing warnings and threatening systematic strikes on Kyiv.
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Updated Aug 27
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Russia is escalating conflict with Ukraine, issuing warnings and threatening systematic strikes on Kyiv.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Institute for the Study of War assesses losses from the war, while targets near Moscow are reportedly under pressure.Sub-event
ISW assessed Russia's sudden escalation moves and threats against Kyiv.1 source
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Russia conducted systematic missile strikes on Kyiv, while an institute analyzed the military advances and stalls.Also in this story
- Russia fired cruise missiles at Kyiv on August 7, 2026, damaging distribution centers. Duran commented on the layered attack strategies.
- Odesa was predicted to fall under Russian control, amid exchanges of warnings and threats of catastrophic attacks.
- Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes into Russian territory, and the Institute for the Study of War analyzed the impact of these strikes.
- Belarusian factory components were found in Russian missiles used during attacks on Kyiv.
The entities involved
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Kremlin
fortified complex in Moscow, Russia
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Institute for the Study of War
US think tank
Related events
- Moscow monitors developments in Ukraine, while Kyiv seeks allied input for its defense strategy through the ARES Council.
- Russia and Ukraine face potential resumption of talks amid ongoing military conflict and attacks targeting major energy infrastructure.
- Potential Russian attacks target Ukrainian and European interests, while the CIA chief warned the Kremlin against escalation in Ukraine.
- The Kremlin is seeking to replenish its depleted military ranks, a trend monitored by the Institute for the Study of War.
- ISW monitors Russian military tactics, which include aims to seize all of Ukraine's Donbas region and movements near Chasiv Yar.