Situation Report

INTELLIGENCE SITUATION REPORT (ISR) TIME OF REPORT: 10 JUN 25 / 04:37 ZULU REPORTING PERIOD: 10 JUN 25 / 03:37 ZULU - 10 JUN 25 / 04:37 ZULU PREPARED BY: Senior Military Intelligence Analyst, Eastern European Warfare Desk CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET / ORCON / NOFORN

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1. SITUATION OVERVIEW

1.1. Battlefield Geometry and Key Terrain:

• Kyiv Post-Strike: Air raid alerts for Kyiv City and Kyiv Oblast were lifted at 02:10 ZULU. Confirmed damage across 7 districts in Kyiv, with residential multi-story buildings directly impacted. Kyiv Mayor Klitschko confirms 4 injured, all hospitalized. Air quality in Kyiv, particularly in Holosiivskyi district's Nauky Avenue and Pozniaky on the left bank, remains harmful due to fires and combustion. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Odesa Situation: Remains under previous confirmed direct hits to residential buildings, resulting in confirmed casualties. No new updates in this reporting period. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Sumy Oblast: Previous report of KABs inbound to Sumy Oblast stands. No new updates. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Kharkiv Oblast: New report of KABs inbound to Kharkiv Oblast confirmed. This indicates continued Russian use of glide bombs against front-line and near-frontline population centers in the north-east. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Russian Internal Affairs/Infrastructure:
  • Leningrad Oblast: TASS reports a UAV destroyed over Tosnensky district, Leningrad Oblast, with no casualties. ASTRA confirms the UAV attack and successful interception. This indicates continued Ukrainian deep strike pressure on Russia's northwest. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
  • Kaluga Oblast: Governor reports 4 UAVs destroyed by Russian AD. No casualties reported. This confirms continued Ukrainian deep strike activity against Russian territory, expanding to the southwest. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
  • Russian Airspace Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions implemented at Izhevsk and Kirov airports by Rosaviatsia. Restrictions at Saratov airport have been lifted. These dynamic changes reflect ongoing Russian internal security measures in response to Ukrainian deep strikes. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH for restrictions/lifting; MEDIUM for direct linkage to specific Ukrainian action in Izhevsk/Kirov).

1.2. Weather and Environmental Factors Affecting Operations:

• Air quality in Kyiv has been significantly degraded following the missile strikes, particularly in Holosiivskyi and Pozniaky districts. This poses health risks to civilians and emergency responders and may complicate recovery efforts. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH). Clear weather conditions remain conducive for continued aerial assaults and ground operations. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

1.3. Current Force Dispositions and Control Measures:

• Ukrainian Forces (Air Defense): AD operations against the current wave of Shaheds and cruise missiles targeting Kyiv concluded, with alerts lifted. The confirmed damage and casualties highlight the persistent challenge posed by saturation attacks. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Ukrainian Forces (Naval): Ukrainian Naval Forces (VMS) have released an official update on maritime activity as of 06:00, June 10, 2025. This indicates continued situational awareness and control in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Ukrainian Forces (Ground): Forces in the Kharkiv direction (Vovchansk, Lyptsi) were assessed by Russian sources as more defensive in the previous reporting period, indicating Russian perception of Ukrainian consolidation or reduction in offensive pressure. No new updates to this assessment. (CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM).
• Russian Forces (Air): The past wave of aerial assault on Kyiv appears to have concluded. However, continued Russian internal AD activity (Leningrad Oblast, Kaluga Oblast, airport restrictions) suggests ongoing Ukrainian deep strike activity across Russian territory. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Russian Forces (Ground): Russian claims of destroying Ukrainian positions in the south indicate continued offensive pressure and narrative shaping. New Russian milblogger reports (Rybar, Dnevnik Desantnika, Colonelcassad) refer to continued ground combat activity. Colonelcassad has released video showing "Vostok" group assault unit training in Buryatia, indicating rear-area force generation or preparation for deployment. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH - on Russian claims/media; MEDIUM - on immediate tactical impact of training).
• Russian Forces (Information Operations): Russia continues its aggressive IO, pushing battlefield claims, attempting to project success, and maintaining internal political control and morale. This includes new narratives around Ukrainian POWs refusing exchange and highlighting claimed Ukrainian casualties on Russian territory. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

2. ENEMY ANALYSIS

2.1. Enemy Capabilities, Intentions, and Courses of Action:

• Capabilities:
  • Air: Russia retains the capability to conduct multi-wave air assaults against major Ukrainian cities. The conclusion of the current wave against Kyiv does not indicate a reduction in this capability. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
  • Deep Strike Defense: Russia continues to demonstrate a dynamic, albeit reactive, internal AD posture to Ukrainian deep strikes, evidenced by the destruction of UAVs in Leningrad and Kaluga Oblasts and dynamic airport restrictions. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
  • Artillery/Ground: Russia maintains significant artillery and ground assault capabilities. The training footage from Buryatia (Colonelcassad) suggests ongoing force generation and training for assault units. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH - for existing; MEDIUM - for new units' readiness).
  • Hybrid/Information Operations (IO): Russia's IO remains sophisticated and highly integrated with kinetic operations, demonstrated by immediate narratives of battlefield success, generic "frontline" imagery, and exploitation of Ukrainian POWs. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Intentions:
  • Strategic: To continue to degrade Ukraine's military and civilian will through relentless strikes on population centers. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
  • Operational: To exhaust Ukrainian air defenses and inflict maximal damage, as evidenced by the widespread damage across 7 Kyiv districts and the confirmed casualties. To consolidate gains and maintain pressure on existing ground axes (e.g., Donetsk, Kharkiv) while pushing narratives of success. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
  • Information: To control both domestic and international narratives, justify their actions, portray Ukrainian vulnerability, demoralize the Ukrainian population, and distract from internal issues or their own war crimes. The naming of international figures on "Myrotvorets" and exploitation of POWs for fabricated narratives are designed to sow mistrust and deter international engagement. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

2.2. Recent Tactical Changes or Adaptations:

• Expanded Deep Strike Defense: The successful interception of UAVs in Kaluga and Leningrad Oblasts and the accompanying airport restrictions (Izhevsk, Kirov) demonstrate Russia's adaptation to and response against deeper Ukrainian strikes, forcing a more geographically dispersed AD posture. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Focus on Civilian Casualties: The confirmed 4 casualties in Kyiv from residential building impacts underscores Russia's continued disregard for civilian life and likely intent to maximize psychological impact. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Reinforced IO on POWs: The TASS report on a Ukrainian POW refusing exchange suggests an adaptation to directly target Ukrainian morale and recruitment, attempting to portray futility and fear of service. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

2.3. Logistics and Sustainment Status:

• Ammunition & Missiles: The scale of the past night's strikes on Kyiv and Odesa, coupled with ongoing KAB use on Kharkiv, indicates an ongoing supply/production of Shahed UAVs, cruise missiles, and glide bombs. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Airspace Restrictions: The declaration of an air hazard regime in Leningrad Oblast and ongoing dynamic airport restrictions (Izhevsk, Kirov, Saratov) indicate continued internal disruption to Russian civilian and potentially military air traffic due to Ukrainian deep strikes. The new UAV interceptions in Kaluga reinforce this. (CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM).
• Force Generation: Training footage of "Vostok" group assault units in Buryatia suggests continued investment in and sustainment of ground assault capabilities, likely drawing from mobilized personnel. (CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM).

2.4. Command and Control Effectiveness:

• Centralized Coordination: The synchronized nature of kinetic strikes with immediate propaganda dissemination continues to demonstrate effective centralized C2 for integrated multi-domain operations. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• IO Integration: The seamless and immediate integration of claims, justifications, and generic "frontline" imagery by Russian milbloggers and state media during and immediately after strikes highlights a sophisticated and highly responsive IO apparatus. The swift reporting by TASS on the Leningrad and Kaluga Oblast interceptions indicates rapid internal information flow. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH). The immediate exploitation of POW testimony further confirms responsive C2 in the information domain. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

3. FRIENDLY FORCES

3.1. Ukrainian Force Posture and Readiness:

• Air Defense: Ukrainian AD in Kyiv and Odesa Oblasts was actively engaged and successfully brought the threat to a point where alerts could be lifted. However, the confirmed damage across 7 districts and 4 casualties in Kyiv highlights the immense pressure and challenges faced by AD systems against saturation attacks. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Ground Forces: Maintaining current defensive postures. Russian claims of Ukrainian forces being on the defensive in Vovchansk and Lyptsi (Kharkiv direction) require verification to confirm tactical shifts. (CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM).
• Emergency Services: Ukrainian emergency services are actively engaged in Kyiv conducting BDA, fire suppression, and casualty care following the widespread impacts. The degraded air quality complicates these efforts. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Naval Forces: Ukrainian Naval Forces continue to monitor and report on maritime activity, indicating operational readiness and domain awareness in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

3.2. Recent Tactical Successes or Setbacks:

• Successes:
  • Air Raid Alert Lifted in Kyiv: The lifting of the air raid alert signifies the effective neutralization of the immediate aerial threat over the capital.
  • Continued Deep Strikes: Ukrainian deep strikes against Russian territory continue to cause disruption and force Russian AD responses, evidenced by activity in Leningrad and Kaluga Oblasts and the airport restrictions.
  • Naval Situational Awareness: The release of the Naval forces update indicates continued control and awareness in the maritime domain.
• Setbacks:
  • Widespread Damage & Casualties in Kyiv: Confirmed damage across 7 districts and 4 injured in Kyiv indicates significant penetration of AD and widespread impact on the capital and its population. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
  • Degraded Air Quality: The harmful air quality in Kyiv post-strike is a significant public health and operational concern. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
  • Sustained Pressure: The ongoing, high-intensity air assault across Kyiv, Odesa, and now Kharkiv continues to place immense strain on Ukrainian AD assets and personnel.

3.3. Resource Requirements and Constraints:

• Air Defense Munitions: Continued high rate of expenditure of AD interceptors, particularly for systems protecting Kyiv, Odesa, and now Kharkiv. Urgent resupply remains paramount. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• ISR Assets: Critical need for rapid, granular BDA on strikes in Kyiv (all 7 affected districts, especially residential areas) and Kharkiv to assess damage and casualties, identify specific targets, and to counter Russian disinformation. Verification of Russian claims regarding Vovchansk/Lyptsi, Volnoye Pole, and now the claimed "100+ wounded / 4 killed" Ukrainians on Russian territory is required. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Emergency Response & Medical Support: The widespread damage and casualties in Kyiv, coupled with degraded air quality, will necessitate significant emergency services and medical support, including respiratory protection. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Counter-IO: Immediate and robust counter-IO is required to refute Russian claims of exaggerated successes, their targeting of civilians, and now the exploitative POW narratives. Proactive messaging regarding Myrotvorets listings may be necessary. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

4. INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT

4.1. Propaganda and Disinformation Campaigns:

• Claimed Battlefield Successes: TASS report citing artillery destruction of a Ukrainian dugout and personnel is typical Russian propaganda, likely without independent verification, designed to boost morale and project military effectiveness domestically. Rybar and Dnevnik Desantnika's general summaries will echo this. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH - on Russian claim; LOW - on veracity).
• Generic Frontline Imagery/Morale Pieces: Colonelcassad's "tactical analysis" of a trench, "Дневник Десантника🇷🇺"'s VDV-themed patch photo, and the new video showing "Vostok" group training are intended to normalize the conflict, project continuous Russian military presence, and foster esprit de corps. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Targeting Claims: Russian official reporting on the Leningrad and Kaluga Oblast interceptions will be used to demonstrate Russian AD effectiveness and to frame Ukraine as an aggressor. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Exploitation of POWs: The TASS report on a Ukrainian POW refusing exchange is a direct psychological operation aimed at discouraging Ukrainian military service, undermining morale, and potentially framing Ukraine as an abusive state, even in the context of prisoner exchanges. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Fabricated Civilian Casualties on Russian Territory: The TASS report claiming "Over 100 residents of the Russian Federation were wounded in a week by AFU strikes, 4 people died" is a clear attempt to generate a counter-narrative to Ukrainian suffering and justify Russian aggression, likely exaggerating or misrepresenting facts. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH - on Russian claim; LOW - on veracity).
• "Myrotvorets" Listing Amplification: TASS's previous report on key international figures being listed on "Myrotvorets" is a deliberate information operation to discredit the platform, demonize Ukraine, and potentially deter international support by implying that engagement with Ukraine carries risks of being labeled an "extremist." (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Internal Russian Affairs: The report from "Новости Москвы" regarding progressive childcare benefits serves as a domestic distraction, projecting government care and stability amidst the ongoing conflict. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

4.2. Public Sentiment and Morale Factors:

• Ukrainian Morale:
  • Resilience & Alarm: The lifting of the air raid alert in Kyiv will bring a temporary sense of relief, but the confirmed damage, casualties, and poor air quality will maintain a high level of public alarm and stress. The visible and effective response of emergency services and AD will be crucial for maintaining public confidence.
  • Need for Counter-IO: Russian claims of battlefield success, efforts to portray Ukraine as an "extremist" state, and the direct targeting of POW narratives could subtly undermine morale and international legitimacy if not consistently and aggressively countered. The claim of Ukrainians refusing exchange specifically targets a sensitive area of morale and trust.
• Russian Morale:
  • Reinforced Aggression: The aggressive tone of Russian IO aims to consolidate support among hardliners and demonize Ukraine. Claims of battlefield success, even if exaggerated, contribute to a sense of national pride and justification for the war. The expansion of deep strikes into Leningrad and Kaluga Oblasts may cause some domestic concern but is also likely to be framed as an external threat justifying further action and reinforcing the need for "protection." The fabricated civilian casualty numbers serve to reinforce a narrative of victimhood and justify Russian aggression.

4.3. International Support and Diplomatic Developments:

• Heightened Condemnation: The widespread damage and casualties in Kyiv will likely draw renewed international condemnation and calls for increased support for Ukraine. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Internal Russian Measures: The dynamic opening/closing of airports in Russia and the new air hazard regime in Leningrad Oblast and AD activity in Kaluga Oblast continues to reflect internal pressure from the ongoing conflict and the need to balance security with civilian movement. (CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM).
• "Myrotvorets" Narrative: The TASS report on "Myrotvorets" listings aims to influence international perceptions of Ukraine and potentially create diplomatic friction. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• POW Narratives: Russian exploitation of POWs for propaganda (e.g., claiming a refusal to be exchanged) is a war crime and will likely draw international condemnation if widely publicized, but it also aims to deter foreign support for Ukraine. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

5. PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS

5.1. Most Likely Enemy Courses of Action (MLCOA):

• Continued Air Assaults (Varied Intensity): Russia will likely launch subsequent, but possibly less intense, waves of Shahed UAVs and cruise missiles against Kyiv, Odesa, and other major population centers (including Kharkiv), aiming to exploit observed vulnerabilities and maintain pressure. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Persistent Attritional Ground Operations: Ground assaults in Donetsk (Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar) will continue with high intensity. Russia will maintain pressure on the Kharkiv axis and potentially other secondary axes (e.g., Sumy) with KABs and probing actions, aiming to fix Ukrainian reserves. The training in Buryatia indicates a sustained long-term commitment to offensive ground capabilities. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Intensified, Deceptive Psychological Operations: Russian IO will continue its explicit psychological intimidation, direct battlefield claims (e.g., "liberated" settlements), and aggressive international distraction efforts. They will continue to exploit POWs for fabricated narratives (like the refusal to exchange) and amplify stories discrediting Ukrainian institutions (like Myrotvorets), and fabricate civilian casualty numbers on Russian territory. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Dynamic Internal AD Responses: Russia will maintain defensive measures against Ukrainian deep strikes, including dynamic airspace restrictions and AD deployments in border regions and key industrial areas, as evidenced by activity in Tatarstan, Leningrad, and now Kaluga Oblasts. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

5.2. Most Dangerous Enemy Courses of Action (MDCOA):

• Sustained Massed Air Assaults (Increased Complexity): Russia conducts follow-on massed air attacks employing a more complex mix of cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones, potentially with new targeting patterns or enhanced SEAD capabilities, aimed at overwhelming remaining Ukrainian AD assets and C2 nodes, possibly leveraging degraded air quality for greater psychological impact. (CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM).
• Escalated Ground Offensive (Sumy/Dnipropetrovsk): Russia, having attempted to degrade Ukrainian AD and divert attention, launches a genuine, large-scale ground offensive on a secondary axis (e.g., Sumy or Dnipropetrovsk) beyond mere feints, committing significant operational reserves to establish a deeper salient. This would be coupled with sustained air support. (CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM).
• Targeted Strike on Critical Infrastructure (Energy/Communications): Russia directly targets critical Ukrainian energy or communications infrastructure across multiple regions in a highly coordinated fashion, aiming for sustained blackouts or communication disruptions impacting both civilian life and military operations. (CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM).

5.3. Timeline Estimates and Decision Points:

• Next 2-6 Hours (Immediate Threat): The immediate aerial threat to Kyiv has concluded, but KABs are inbound to Kharkiv. Focus shifts to BDA and consequence management in Kyiv, including managing air quality. Russian IO will continue to process and disseminate narratives related to the past night's strikes, ground claims, and new POW narratives. Ukrainian decision points involve rapid BDA and effective counter-IO, particularly regarding the Myrotvorets and POW narratives. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Next 6-24 Hours: Expect follow-on waves of aerial attacks, potentially focusing on areas with perceived AD vulnerabilities or areas that have just been struck to hinder recovery efforts. Russian IO will rapidly consolidate narratives around the current strikes, POW statements, and likely introduce new, extreme claims, including fabricated civilian casualties. Ukrainian decision points will involve post-strike assessment, managing AD munition resupply, and immediate, aggressive counter-IO to manage domestic and international perception. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).
• Next 24-48 Hours: Continued, but likely reduced, aerial harassment. Ground operations in Donetsk will remain high. Russian IO will persist with new, aggressive narratives and likely continue to leverage international events for diversion. Ukrainian decision points will focus on strategic resupply of AD, assessing long-term impact on Russian capabilities from Ukrainian deep strikes (especially new targets like Leningrad and Kaluga Oblast), and further developing multi-layered counter-IO strategies. (CONFIDENCE: HIGH).

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6. RECOMMENDATIONS

• Air Defense & Force Protection:

  1. IMMEDIATE: Conduct rapid and comprehensive BDA across all 7 affected districts in Kyiv, focusing on residential areas and confirming target types. This information is critical for humanitarian response, legal documentation, and counter-IO. Prioritize assessment of air quality impacts and provide guidance/resources for affected civilians and responders.
  2. URGENT: Maintain high AD readiness for subsequent waves of attacks, particularly for Kyiv, Odesa, and now Kharkiv Oblasts (due to KABs). Optimize AD asset allocation based on observed Russian targeting patterns and any identified vulnerabilities from the past night's strikes.
  3. CRITICAL: Expedite emergency requests for additional AD interceptor munitions, emphasizing the high expenditure rate on mixed drone, cruise missile, and KAB threats.
  4. FORCE PROTECTION: Ensure emergency services and first responders are adequately protected during BDA and clean-up operations, especially in areas prone to repeat strikes or falling debris and with degraded air quality.

• Ground Forces:

  1. ONGOING: Maintain robust defensive postures on all active fronts, especially in Donetsk and Kharkiv. Investigate Russian claims of Ukrainian forces being on the defensive in Vovchansk/Lyptsi for tactical implications.
  2. URGENT: Reinforce vigilance against KAB strikes in Kharkiv Oblast and ensure adequate shelter and warning systems are in place for both military and civilian populations.
  3. MONITOR: Analyze training footage of "Vostok" group assault units for any identifiable TTPs or equipment that could indicate future ground operational patterns.

• Intelligence & Special Operations:

  1. IMMEDIATE/CRITICAL: Continue all-source ISR to track Russian UAV and cruise missile launch sites, flight paths, and coordination with IO to identify patterns and potential weaknesses. Verify the "liberation" of Volnoye Pole and the claimed defensive posture of Ukrainian forces in Vovchansk/Lyptsi.
  2. URGENT: Continue to monitor Russian internal responses to Ukrainian deep strikes (e.g., airport closures, reported UAV destructions in Nizhnekamsk/Tatarstan, new air hazard regime in Leningrad Oblast, Izhevsk, Kirov, and now Kaluga Oblast) to assess their defensive capabilities and potential resource diversion. Prioritize BDA on these deep strikes.
  3. ONGOING: Continue the deep strike campaign against Russian military-industrial targets and logistics to degrade their ability to sustain such large-scale aerial assaults. Prioritize targets impacting missile, drone, and glide bomb production/launch capabilities.

• Information Operations:

  1. IMMEDIATE: Launch an aggressive, international counter-IO campaign condemning the continued deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Kyiv and Odesa, and the ongoing use of KABs on Kharkiv. Rapidly disseminate verifiable evidence of damage, casualties (highlighting the 4 injured in Kyiv), and civilian suffering, emphasizing the impact of poor air quality. Highlight the specific districts affected in Kyiv.
  2. IMMEDIATE: Forcefully and immediately refute any new Russian battlefield claims, such as the "liberation" of Volnoye Pole or exaggerated claims regarding Ukrainian forces in Vovchansk/Lyptsi. Present accurate operational updates to discredit Russian narratives.
  3. IMMEDIATE/CRITICAL: Aggressively counter the Russian narrative attempting to discredit "Myrotvorets" and frame Ukraine as an "extremist" state. Emphasize the platform's role in documenting war crimes and collaborators, and its distinction from official government policy. Highlight that the listing of individuals often follows documented support for aggression against Ukraine.
  4. IMMEDIATE/CRITICAL: Directly and swiftly condemn the Russian exploitation of Ukrainian POWs for propaganda, such as the fabricated "refusal to exchange" narrative. Underscore that such actions are war crimes and a violation of international humanitarian law. Provide clear counter-narratives and support for returning POWs.
  5. IMMEDIATE/CRITICAL: Expose and refute the fabricated Russian claims of "Over 100 residents of the Russian Federation wounded and 4 killed" by AFU strikes in one week. Demand verifiable evidence and highlight Russia's own deliberate targeting of Ukrainian civilians.
  6. URGENT: Continue to widely publicize the efforts of Ukrainian AD and emergency services in mitigating damage and saving lives during ongoing mass attacks to maintain domestic morale and international confidence. Be transparent about impacts while highlighting resilience.
  7. ONGOING: Proactively counter narratives designed to sow internal divisions within Ukraine or to justify Russian aggression. Highlight the impact of Ukrainian deep strikes on Russian territory to domestic and international audiences.
  8. IMMEDIATE: Leverage the Ukrainian Naval Forces' situational awareness reports to demonstrate continued control and operational capability in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, countering any Russian attempts to claim naval dominance.