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4/ It is unclear why Iranian-backed Iraqi militias would support US forces retaining a presence in Iraq, given that the removal of US forces from the Middle East is a long-standing objective shared by Iran and Iranian-backed Iraqi militias.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
4/ It is unclear why Iranian-backed Iraqi militias would support US forces retaining a presence in Iraq, given that the removal of US forces from the Middle East is a long-standing objective shared by Iran and Iranian-backed Iraqi militias.
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3/ An unidentified Iraqi official told a Kurdish journalist on November 10 that all Iranian-backed Iraqi militias with political wings in the Shia Coordination Framework are “demanding” that US forces remain in Iraq.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
3/ An unidentified Iraqi official told a Kurdish journalist on November 10 that all Iranian-backed Iraqi militias with political wings in the Shia Coordination Framework are “demanding” that US forces remain in Iraq.
2/ The United States is attempting to disrupt Iran’s financial support to Hezbollah as part of an effort to pressure the group to disarm. Israel’s recent military operations in Lebanon align with the United States’ effort to curb Iranian support for Hezbollah.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
2/ The United States is attempting to disrupt Iran’s financial support to Hezbollah as part of an effort to pressure the group to disarm. Israel’s recent military operations in Lebanon align with the United States’ effort to curb Iranian support for Hezbollah.
3/ The Kremlin has begun involuntary partial reserve call-ups as part of its wider initiative to build out its active reserve, likely for use in combat in Ukraine.
The head of a major Russian bank acknowledged Russia’s economic struggles in a high-level meeting with Putin. isw.pub/UkrWar111025
The head of a major Russian bank acknowledged Russia’s economic struggles in a high-level meeting with Putin. isw.pub/UkrWar111025
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 10, 2025
The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area remains difficult as Ukrainian forces fight to hold the pocket’s shoulders.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
3/ The Kremlin has begun involuntary partial reserve call-ups as part of its wider initiative to build out its active reserve, likely for use in combat in Ukraine.
The head of a major Russian bank acknowledged Russia’s economic struggles in a high-level meeting with Putin. isw.pub/UkrWar111025
The head of a major Russian bank acknowledged Russia’s economic struggles in a high-level meeting with Putin. isw.pub/UkrWar111025
2/ Officials continue to report aerial incursions in Belgian airspace.
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
2/ Officials continue to report aerial incursions in Belgian airspace.
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5/ Ukrainian forces advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area. Russian forces advanced near Kupyansk, Siversk, and Hulyaipole.
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5/ Ukrainian forces advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area. Russian forces advanced near Kupyansk, Siversk, and Hulyaipole.
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4/ European officials continue to report and respond to aerial incursions in European airspace.
November 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
4/ European officials continue to report and respond to aerial incursions in European airspace.
3/ The ongoing US government shutdown is reportedly affecting US weapons exports to NATO allies and Ukraine.
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
3/ The ongoing US government shutdown is reportedly affecting US weapons exports to NATO allies and Ukraine.
2/ Russian forces are successfully interdicting Ukrainian logistics into Myrnohrad (east of Pokrovsk) as part of efforts to collapse Ukrainian defenses in the town.
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
2/ Russian forces are successfully interdicting Ukrainian logistics into Myrnohrad (east of Pokrovsk) as part of efforts to collapse Ukrainian defenses in the town.
3/ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Colonel Yuriy Cherevashenko as the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Air Defense Systems service on November 7.
Russian forces advanced near Pokrovsk.
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
3/ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Colonel Yuriy Cherevashenko as the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Air Defense Systems service on November 7.
Russian forces advanced near Pokrovsk.
2/ RU launched 500+ drones & missiles at UA overnight on Nov. 7-8 as it continues its long-range strike campaign against critical UA energy infrastructure ahead of winter 2025-2026.
Putin appointed SMD Commander Colonel General Sanchik as Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics on Nov. 8.
Putin appointed SMD Commander Colonel General Sanchik as Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics on Nov. 8.
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
2/ RU launched 500+ drones & missiles at UA overnight on Nov. 7-8 as it continues its long-range strike campaign against critical UA energy infrastructure ahead of winter 2025-2026.
Putin appointed SMD Commander Colonel General Sanchik as Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics on Nov. 8.
Putin appointed SMD Commander Colonel General Sanchik as Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics on Nov. 8.
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3/ The Ukrainian defense industrial base (DIB) continues efforts to develop local arms production and export capabilities.
European authorities continue to report unidentified drone incursions into NATO airspace. isw.pub/UkrWar110725
European authorities continue to report unidentified drone incursions into NATO airspace. isw.pub/UkrWar110725
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 7, 2025
Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and are reportedly extending logistics to southern Pokrovsk.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM
3/ The Ukrainian defense industrial base (DIB) continues efforts to develop local arms production and export capabilities.
European authorities continue to report unidentified drone incursions into NATO airspace. isw.pub/UkrWar110725
European authorities continue to report unidentified drone incursions into NATO airspace. isw.pub/UkrWar110725
2/ Layoffs at Russia’s primary tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ), indicate that Russia may be struggling to balance civilian and defense industrial needs as economic restrictions increasingly degrade Russia’s economic performance.
November 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM
2/ Layoffs at Russia’s primary tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ), indicate that Russia may be struggling to balance civilian and defense industrial needs as economic restrictions increasingly degrade Russia’s economic performance.