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September 18, 2025, 12:23 PM - 8 min read
Acquisition of territory through war has been taboo since the end of the second world war and the establishment of the United Nations. Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the most blatant attempt to conquer independent territory was Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait. This was repelled by a UN-sanctioned force.
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September 1, 2025, 04:47 PM - 7 min read
Kyiv cannot rely on terrain to form defensive lines. It has to rely on creating urban barriers. Towns and cities are notoriously difficult to capture or to fight through. Buildings, especially large ones, provide ideal cover and fire points for defenders.
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August 29, 2025, 08:06 PM - 1 min read
The attack was confirmed by the Ukrainian authorities.
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