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Institute for the Study of War

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Institute for the Study of War

@TheStudyofWar

ISW is a policy research organization focused on U.S. national security. Email: [email protected]. linktr.ee/understandingw…

Washington D.C.

understandingwar.org

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NEW: ISW and @criticalthreats are monitoring reports of additional US strikes in Iran as of 5:36 PM ET on June 10. We will provide more details on the US strikes in our June 11 morning thread and evening update. MORE ⬇️ ▪️ Iran is using force, combined with the threat to suspend
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We are hiring! ISW is looking for a Development Associate who will assist with fundraising efforts that support our mission. This role requires an organized professional with at least 2 years of development experience. You will have the opportunity to work alongside ISW
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MORE: The Kremlin’s volunteer recruitment campaign continues to show signs of strain under the pressure of high battlefield losses and rising economic costs. The Kremlin continues attempts to nationalize private assets of Russian citizens, likely to support state revenues and
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NEW: Russian forces recently made tactical gains in Kostyantynivka – Russia’s assessed main effort for the Spring-Summer 2026 offensive. Russian forces began their campaign for Kostyantynivka in Summer 2025 after completing the seizures of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk – settlements
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MORE: Ukrainian forces conducted a FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile strike overnight on June 9 and 10 against a Russian military plant that produces key components for Shahed drones and missiles. Ukrainian forces conducted an almost identical F-5 Flamingo missile strike against the
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NEW: Russian forces recently made tactical gains in Kostyantynivka – Russia’s assessed main effort for the Spring-Summer 2026 offensive. Russian forces began their campaign for Kostyantynivka in Summer 2025 after completing the seizures of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk – settlements
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NEW: ISW and @criticalthreats are monitoring reports of additional US strikes in Iran as of 5:36 PM ET on June 10. We will provide more details on the US strikes in our June 11 morning thread and evening update. MORE ⬇️ ▪️ Iran is using force, combined with the threat to suspend
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NEW: Russian forces recently made tactical gains in Kostyantynivka – Russia’s assessed main effort for the Spring-Summer 2026 offensive. Russian forces began their campaign for Kostyantynivka in Summer 2025 after completing the seizures of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk – settlements
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MORE: The Kremlin’s volunteer recruitment campaign continues to show signs of strain under the pressure of high battlefield losses and rising economic costs. The Kremlin continues attempts to nationalize private assets of Russian citizens, likely to support state revenues and
Institute for the Study of War
@TheStudyofWar
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NEW: Russian forces recently made tactical gains in Kostyantynivka – Russia’s assessed main effort for the Spring-Summer 2026 offensive. Russian forces began their campaign for Kostyantynivka in Summer 2025 after completing the seizures of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk – settlements
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MORE: Ukrainian forces conducted a FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile strike overnight on June 9 and 10 against a Russian military plant that produces key components for Shahed drones and missiles. Ukrainian forces conducted an almost identical F-5 Flamingo missile strike against the
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@TheStudyofWar
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NEW: Russian forces recently made tactical gains in Kostyantynivka – Russia’s assessed main effort for the Spring-Summer 2026 offensive. Russian forces began their campaign for Kostyantynivka in Summer 2025 after completing the seizures of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk – settlements
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2/ Both Ukrainian and Russian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area. Ukrainian forces also recently advanced in western Zaporizhia Oblast. Russian forces launched 207 drones against Ukraine overnight. Full assessment:
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 10, 2026
From understandingwar.org
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NEW: Russian forces recently made tactical gains in Kostyantynivka – Russia’s assessed main effort for the Spring-Summer 2026 offensive. Russian forces began their campaign for Kostyantynivka in Summer 2025 after completing the seizures of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk – settlements
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2/ Iran Update Special Report, June 10, 2026:
Iran Update Special Report, June 10, 2026
From understandingwar.org
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NEW | US President Donald Trump said this morning that he may soon order new strikes on targets in Iran due to Iran’s prolongment of negotiations. Trump warned that Iran would “pay the price” for delaying an agreement. The Iranian regime has attempted to drag out the talks and
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