The situation 1088 – 9. March 2025

Russian forces are collapsing the northern part of the Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast following several days of intensified Russian activity in the area.

The temporal correlation between the suspension of US intelligence sharing with Ukraine and the start of Russia's collapse of the Ukrainian Kursk salient is noteworthy.

Reports about the extent of the suspension of US military aid to Ukraine continue to indicate that the suspension will likely affect Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia.

Ukraine's European allies continue to provide material and financial aid to Ukraine.

Russia continues to showcase its deepening relations with American adversaries despite ongoing bilateral talks between the United States and Russia.

Ukrainian forces advanced near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, and Russian forces recently advanced in Sumy and Kursk oblasts and near Siversk, Toretsk, Kurakhove, and Robotyne.

The full update of the Russian offensive 1088 is available on UNDERSTANDING WAR