Published Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Russian offensive in Ukraine is rapid and effective, threatening Kyiv

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The last six weeks have seen a phenomenal speed in the Russian ground offensive, crushing Ukrainian defenses in regions like Donetsk and Dombas. Russia is predicted to take a large swath of Ukraine before its election next month and potentially make a run for Kyiv by November, as Russian forces are adapting to NATO's sophisticated weapons.