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https://understandingwar.org/map/us-and-israeli-strikes-in-iran-between-april-3-2026-at-200-pm-et-and-april-4-2026-at-200-pm-et/
US and Israeli Strikes in Iran, April 4, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - A map of US and Israeli Strikes in Iran Between April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and April 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-1-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 1, 2026 | ISW
Apr 6, 2026 - Russian forces conducted another prolonged strike series against Ukraine with a total of 700 drones launched in two waves.
russian offensive campaignapril 1 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-29-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 29, 2026 | ISW
Mar 30, 2026 - Russian forces are struggling to advance on the northern part of Ukraine's Fortress Belt following the Russian Spring-Summer 2026 offensive.
russian offensive campaignmarch 29 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/korean-peninsula-update-january-27-2026/
Korean Peninsula Update, January 27, 2026 | ISW
Jan 27, 2026 - Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) General Secretary Kim Jong Un publicly dismissed a senior economic official on January 20,
january 27 2026peninsula updateisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-zaporizhia-oblast-april-15-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in Zaporizhia Oblast, April 15, 2026 | ISW
Apr 17, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in Zaporizhia Oblast, April 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
zaporizhia oblast april15 2026controlterrainisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-morning-special-report-march-2-2026/
Iran Update Morning Special Report, March 2, 2026 | ISW
Mar 2, 2026 - The combined force has achieved air superiority over Tehran City and has conducted waves of airstrikes concentrated in Tehran City.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-january-2-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, January 2, 2026 | ISW
Jan 2, 2026 - The People’s Republic of China (PRC) conducted large-scale military exercises that simulated a blockade of Taiwan from December 29-30.
china taiwan updatejanuary 2 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-february-13-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, February 13, 2026 | ISW
Feb 13, 2026 - The PLA’s newest amphibious assault vessel could be equipped with as many as six GJ-21 naval stealth drones.
china taiwan updatefebruary 13 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-us-and-israeli-strikes-february-28-2026/
Iran Update: US and Israeli Strikes, Feb. 28, 2026 | ISW
Mar 1, 2026 - The United States and Israel have launched a strike campaign into Iran in order to topple the Islamic Republic, among other objectives.
feb 28 2026iran updateisraeli strikesusisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/iranian-strikes-damaging-gulf-oil-and-gas-facilities-between-april-2-2026-at-200-pm-et-and-april-3-2026-at-800-am-et/
Iran Strikes in the Gulf, April 3, 2026 | ISW
Apr 6, 2026 - Iranian Strikes Damaging Gulf Oil and Gas Facilities Between April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and April 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET, produced by ISW
april 3 2026iran strikesgulfisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-the-pokrovsk-direction-february-25-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in the Pokrovsk Direction, Feb. 25, 2026 | ISW
Feb 26, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in the Pokrovsk Direction, February 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
feb 25 2026pokrovsk directioncontrolterrainisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-february-25-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Feb. 25, 2026 | ISW
Feb 26, 2026 - ISW has not observed evidence of UAF operating within Pokrovsk since late January 2025, indicating that Russian forces seized the town.
russian offensive campaignfeb 25 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-kharkiv-oblast-april-5-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in Kharkiv Oblast, April 5, 2026 | ISW
Apr 5, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in Kharkiv Oblast, April 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-20-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 20, 2026 | ISW
Apr 21, 2026 - Swedish intelligence assessments are consistent with ISW's assessments about the significant challenges the Russian economy is facing.
russian offensive campaignapril 20 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/maximum-confirmed-range-of-north-korea-mlrs-as-of-february-23-2026/
Maximum Confirmed Range of NK MLRS as of Feb 23, 2026 | ISW
Feb 25, 2026 - Maximum Confirmed Range of North Korea MLRS as of February 23, 2026, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-23-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 23, 2026 | ISW
Mar 27, 2026 - Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russian forces intensified ground attacks across the theater.
russian offensive campaignmarch 23 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/korean-peninsula-update-march-18-2026/
Korean Peninsula Update, March 18, 2026 | ISW
Mar 18, 2026 - North Korea likely seeks to expand its economic development through rapprochement with the People’s Republic of China (PRC
korean peninsula updatemarch 18 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/map/israeli-strikes-and-evacuation-warnings-in-lebanon-between-march-4-2026-at-400-pm-et-and-march-5-2026-at-400-pm-et/
Israeli Strikes and Evacuation in Lebanon, Mar. 5, 2026 | ISW
Mar 9, 2026 - A map of Israeli Strikes and Evacuation Warnings in Lebanon, March 5, 2026, produced by ISW
mar 5 2026israeli strikesevacuationlebanonisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-march-21-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, March 21, 2026 | ISW
Mar 24, 2026 - Iran launched two ballistic missiles targeting the US-UK base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean on March 21.
iran update specialmarch 21 2026reportisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/selected-south-china-sea-features-february-5-2026/
Selected South China Sea Features, February 5, 2026 | ISW
Mar 2, 2026 - A map depicting Selected South China Sea Features, February 5, 2026, produced by ISW
south china seafebruary 5 2026selectedfeaturesisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/traffic-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-between-april-8-2026-at-200-pm-et-and-april-9-2026-at-200-pm-et/
Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz April 9, 2026 | ISW
Apr 9, 2026 - Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz Between April 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and April 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
april 9 2026trafficstraithormuzisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-the-russo-ukrainian-war-april-4-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Terrain in the Russo-Ukrainian War, April 4, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - A map of Assessed Control of Terrain in the Russo-Ukrainian War, April 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-the-pokrovsk-agglomeration-february-25-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Pokrovsk Agglomeration, Feb. 25, 2026 | ISW
Feb 26, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in the Pokrovsk Agglomeration, February 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
feb 25 2026pokrovskagglomerationisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iranian-ballistic-missiles-cruise-missiles-and-drones-launched-at-the-united-arab-emirates-between-february-28-2026-and-march-18-2026/
Iranian Missiles Launched at the UAE, March 18, 2026 | ISW
Mar 18, 2026 - Iranian Ballistic Missiles and Drones Launched at the United Arab Emirates Between March 1, 2026 and March 18, 2026, published by ISW
march 18 2026iranian missileslauncheduaeisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-6-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 6, 2026 | ISW
Apr 7, 2026 - Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign against Russian oil infrastructure is exploiting overstretched Russian air defenses.
russian offensive campaignapril 6 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/hezbollah-attacks-in-israel-and-lebanon-between-april-13-2026-at-200-pm-et-and-april-14-2026-at-200-pm-et/
Hezbollah Attacks in Israel, April 14, 2026 | ISW
Apr 15, 2026 - A map of Hezbollah Attacks in Israel and Lebanon Between April 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
april 14 2026hezbollah attacksisraelisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-5-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 5, 2026 | ISW
Mar 8, 2026 - President Zelensky announced that Ukraine will support US air defense efforts against Iranian Shahed drone strikes in the Middle East.
russian offensive campaignmarch 5 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-january-23-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, January 23, 2026 | ISW
Jan 23, 2026 - The PLA flew a surveillance drone through Taiwanese airspace over Pratas (Dongsha) Island on January 17, 2026.
china taiwan updatejanuary 23 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-donetsk-oblast-february-25-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in Donetsk Oblast, February 25, 2026 | ISW
Feb 26, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in Donetsk Oblast, February 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
february 25 2026donetsk oblastcontrolterrainisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-evening-special-report-march-15-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, March 18, 2026 | ISW
Mar 18, 2026 - Iran is reportedly using Russian-produced and possibly modified Shahed drones to target US bases and Gulf countries.
iran update specialmarch 18 2026reportisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/key-developments-in-north-korea-january-1-to-12-2026/
Key Developments in North Korea between Jan. 1-12, 2026 | ISW
Feb 3, 2026 - A Map of Key Developments in North Korea between January 1 to 12, 2026, produced by the Institute for the Study of War.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-march-23-2026/
Iran Update, March 23, 2026 | ISW
Mar 27, 2026 - US President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reach a deal with the United States to March 27.
iran update march23 2026 isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-march-26-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, March 26, 2026 | ISW
Mar 27, 2026 - The combined force conducted strikes around Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, marking the northeastern-most strikes.
iran update specialmarch 26 2026reportisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/pla-drone-broadcast-fake-aircraft-signals-august-2025-to-march-2026/
PLA Drone Broadcast Fake Aircraft Signals, 8-202 to 3-2026 | ISW
Apr 3, 2026 - PLA Drone Broadcast Fake Aircraft Signals, August 2025 to March 2026, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/iranian-strikes-on-energy-infrastructure-in-the-middle-east-between-march-18-2026-at-300-pm-et-and-march-19-2026-at-300-pm-et/
Iranian Strikes on Energy Infrastructure, March 19, 2026 | ISW
Mar 20, 2026 - Iranian Strikes on Energy Infrastructure in the Middle East between March 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET and March 19, 2026 at 3:00, produced by ISW
march 19 2026iranian strikesenergy infrastructureisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/prc-boat-location-spoofing-in-taipei-february-19-2026/
PRC Boat Location Spoofing in Taipei February 19, 2026 | ISW
Feb 26, 2026 - PRC Boat Location Spoofing in Taipei February 19, 2026, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/hezbollah-attacks-in-israel-and-lebanon-between-april-3-2026-at-200-pm-et-and-april-4-2026-at-200-pm-et/
Hezbollah Attacks in Israel and Lebanon, April 4, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - A map of Hezbollah Attacks in Israel and Lebanon Between April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and April 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
april 4 2026hezbollah attacksisraellebanonisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-18-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 18, 2026 | ISW
Apr 18, 2026 - Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign continues to exploit overstretched Russian air defenses to damage oil infrastructure and military assets
russian offensive campaignapril 18 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/taiwan-undersea-cable-protections-as-of-january-14-2026/
Taiwan Undersea Cable Protections as of January 14, 2026 | ISW
Apr 3, 2026 - A Map of Taiwan Undersea Cable Protections as of January 14, 2026, produced by the Institute for the Study of War
january 14 2026undersea cabletaiwanprotectionsisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-april-6-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, April 6, 2026 | ISW
Apr 7, 2026 - Iran rejected a ceasefire agreement with the United States to pause the war and “reopen” the Strait of Hormuz on April 6.
iran update specialapril 6 2026reportisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-14-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 14, 2026 | ISW
Apr 14, 2026 - Russia is centralizing drone procurement for its Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), which will have both positive and negative consequences.
russian offensive campaignapril 14 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-the-pokrovsk-direction-april-4-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Terrain in the Pokrovsk Direction, April 4, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - A map of Assessed Control of Terrain in the Pokrovsk Direction, April 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/korean-peninsula-update-february-17-2026/
Korean Peninsula Update, February 17, 2026 | ISW
Feb 20, 2026 - Kim Jong Un likely intends for his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to succeed him, according to the South Korean National Intelligence Service.
korean peninsula updatefebruary 17 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-evening-special-report-february-28-2026/
Iran Update Evening Special Report, February 28, 2026 | ISW
Mar 1, 2026 - The combined US-Israeli force killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and it is unclear who is currently ruling Iran.
iran update eveningfebruary 28 2026special reportisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-20-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 20, 2026 | ISW
Mar 24, 2026 - Donald Trump announced on March 17 that he would delay his planned talks with Xi Jinping to prioritize the conflict in Iran.
china taiwan updatemarch 20 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/korean-peninsula-update-february-3-2026/
Korean Peninsula Update, February 3, 2026 | ISW
Feb 3, 2026 - US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby emphasized countering the PRC during his visit to South Korea.
korean peninsula updatefebruary 3 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-3-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 3, 2026 | ISW
Mar 4, 2026 - The United States and Israel are striking Iran's drone and missile facilities to reduce the pressure on missile and drone interceptors.
russian offensive campaignmarch 3 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-25-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 25, 2026 | ISW
Mar 26, 2026 - A Russian milblogger issued a critique of the Russian military's inability to achieve victory in Ukraine and called for serious reforms.
russian offensive campaignmarch 25 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-21-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 21, 2026 | ISW
Apr 22, 2026 - Russian Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov continues to make greatly exaggerated claims of Russian advances.
russian offensive campaignapril 21 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-kharkiv-oblast-february-25-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in Kharkiv Oblast, February 25, 2026 | ISW
Feb 26, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in Kharkiv Oblast, February 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
february 25 2026kharkiv oblastcontrolterrainisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-february-6-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, February 6, 2026 | ISW
Mar 2, 2026 - New indicators suggest Xi Jinping launched investigations into two PLA officers because he perceived them as undermining his leadership
china taiwan updatefebruary 6 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-evening-special-report-march-1-2026/
Iran Update Evening Special Report, March 1, 2026 | ISW
Mar 3, 2026 - The combined force continued to target Iranian internal security institutions responsible for maintaining stability and suppressing protests.
iran update eveningspecial report march1 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-april-2-2026/
Iran Update, April 2, 2026 | ISW
Apr 3, 2026 - The combined force has begun striking targets in Iran beyond narrowly defined military targets, by the Institute for the Study of War.
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https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-near-kostyantynivka-april-19-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain near Kostyantynivka, April 19, 2026 | ISW
Apr 19, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain near Kostyantynivka, April 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
april 19 2026controlterrainnearisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-march-24-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, March 24, 2026 | ISW
Mar 27, 2026 - Iran has reportedly mined the Strait of Hormuz with about a dozen Maham 3 and Maham 7 limpet mines, per ISW.
iran update specialmarch 24 2026reportisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/concentration-of-us-israeli-strikes-by-locations-since-february-28-as-of-april-3-2026-at-200-pm-et/
Location of Strikes in Iran, April 3, 2026 | ISW
Apr 6, 2026 - Concentration of US-Israeli Strikes by Locations Since February 28 As of April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
april 3 2026locationstrikesiranisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/key-developments-in-north-korea-january-12-to-19-2026/
Key Developments in North Korea, from Jan. 12 to 19, 2026 | ISW
Feb 3, 2026 - A Map of Key Developments in North Korea, from January 12 to 19, 2026, produced by the Institute for the Study of War
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https://understandingwar.org/map/iranian-and-axis-retaliatory-strikes-in-the-middle-east-between-march-4-2026-at-400-pm-et-and-march-5-2026-at-400-pm-et/
Retaliatory Strikes in the Middle East, March 5, 2026 | ISW
Mar 9, 2026 - A map of Iranian and Axis Retaliatory Strikes in the Middle East Between, March 5, 2026, produced by ISW
march 5 2026retaliatory strikesmiddle eastisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-9-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 9, 2026 | ISW
Apr 10, 2026 - Russian and Ukrainian reporting appears to confirm battlefield reporting that Ukraine has achieved a drone advantage over Russian forces
russian offensive campaignapril 9 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-13-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026 | ISW
Mar 17, 2026 - The PRC’s annual government work report used more bellicose language regarding Taiwan than in previous years.
china taiwan updatemarch 13 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-6-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 6, 2026 | ISW
The PRC rhetorically opposes US-Israeli actions against Iran but is unlikely to provide material aid to Iran.
china taiwan updatemarch 6 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-evening-special-report-march-12-2026/
Iran Update, March 12, 2026 | ISW
Mar 18, 2026 - Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first statement on March 12, by the Institute for the Study of War.
iran update march12 2026 isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-12-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 12, 2026 | ISW
Mar 13, 2026 - A US delegation met with lead Russian negotiator and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev in Miami on March 11.
russian offensive campaignmarch 12 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-27-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 27, 2026 | ISW
Mar 29, 2026 - The ODNI released its 2026 Annual Threat Assessment report on March 18 and assessed that the PRC likely will not invade Taiwan in 2027.
china taiwan updatemarch 27 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-17-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 17, 2026 | ISW
Mar 19, 2026 - Russian General Staff Army General Valery Gerasimov continues to aggrandize tactical details and exaggerate Russian battlefield gains.
russian offensive campaignmarch 17 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-zaporizhia-oblast-april-3-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Zaporizhia Oblast, April 3, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in Zaporizhia Oblast, April 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, by the Institute for the Study of War. , produced by ISW
zaporizhia oblast april3 2026 isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-occupation-update-march-12-2026/
Russian Occupation Update, March 12, 2026 | ISW
Mar 12, 2026 - Russia has deported Ukrainian civilians from Sumy Oblast border settlements to Russia in at least two incidents since late December 2025.
russian occupation updatemarch 12 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-24-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 24, 2026 | ISW
Mar 25, 2026 - Russian forces launched nearly 1,000 drones and missiles against Ukraine in a prolonged strike series March 23-24.
russian offensive campaignmarch 24 2026assessmentisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-the-fortress-belt-march-24-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Assessed Control of Terrain, Fortress Belt, March 24 2026 | ISW
Mar 25, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in the Fortress Belt, March 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-april-14-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, April 14, 2026 | ISW
Apr 15, 2026 - US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that no vessels have breached the US blockade on Iranian ports since they implemented the blockade.
iran update specialapril 14 2026reportisw
https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-eastern-zaporizhia-oblast-april-5-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in E Zaporizhia Oblast, April 5, 2026 | ISW
Apr 5, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in Eastern Zaporizhia Oblast, April 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
zaporizhia oblast april5 2026 iswcontrolterrain
https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/korean-peninsula-update-january-22-2026/
Korean Peninsula Update, January 22, 2026 | ISW
Jan 28, 2026 - North Korea abolished an organization historically responsible for inter-Korean affairs amid organizational restructuring.
korean peninsula updatejanuary 22 2026isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-april-9-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, April 9, 2026 | ISW
Apr 9, 2026 - Iran, the United States, and Israel have not exchanged fire since April 8. Gulf states continue to report drone attacks against them
iran update specialapril 9 2026reportisw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-march-20-2026/
Iran Update, March 20, 2026 | ISW
Mar 24, 2026 - Circumstantial evidence suggests that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still badly injured or otherwise incapacitated.
iran update march20 2026 isw
https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/hierarchy-of-the-iranian-armed-forces-as-of-800-am-et-on-march-17-2026/
Hierarchy of the Iranian Armed Forces, March 17, 2026 | ISW
Mar 18, 2026 - The IDF announced that it killed Basij Organization Commander Brigadier General Gholamreza Solemani in a makeshift headquarters.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-16-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 16, 2026 | ISW
Apr 17, 2026 - Russian forces conducted the sixth largest series of drone and missile strikes throughout the day on April 15 and overnight into April 16.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-21-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 21, 2026 | ISW
Mar 22, 2026 - Russian forces have likely begun their anticipated Spring-Summer 2026 offensive against the Ukrainian Fortress Belt.
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https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-the-kostyantynivka-druzhkivka-tactical-area-april-3-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Kostyantynivka–Druzhkivka Tactical Area, April 3, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in the Kostyantynivka–Druzhkivka Tactical Area, April 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/pla-violation-of-taiwanese-airspace-january-17-2026/
PLA Violation of Taiwanese Airspace January 17, 2026 | ISW
Apr 3, 2026 - A Map of PLA Violation of Taiwanese Airspace January 17, 2026, produced by the Institute for the Study of War
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/korean-peninsula-update-february-10-2026/
Korean Peninsula Update, February 10, 2026 | ISW
Feb 10, 2026 - North Korea may unveil new strategic capabilities at an upcoming military parade to showcase progress made under its five-year military plan.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/cognitive-warfare/the-kremlins-expanding-media-conglomerate/
The Kremlin’s Expanding Media Conglomerate 2020-2026 | ISW
Apr 15, 2026 - The Kremlin is expanding its global media conglomerate to shape the global narrative for years to come. April 10, 2026
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https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-april-8-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, April 8, 2026 | ISW
Apr 9, 2026 - US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal mediated by Pakistan
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-1-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 2, 2026 | ISW
Mar 2, 2026 - The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) may be preparing to launch its first Type 09V guided missile nuclear submarine (SSGN).
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https://understandingwar.org/map/us-and-israeli-strikes-in-iran-between-april-2-2026-at-200-pm-et-and-april-3-2026-at-200-pm-et/
Strikes in Iran, April 3, 2026 | ISW
Apr 6, 2026 - US and Israeli Strikes in Iran Between April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/chinese-shipments-of-solid-missile-propellant-precursor-to-iran-as-of-april-4-2026-at-200-pm-et/
Chinese Shipments to Iran, April 4, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - A map of Chinese Shipments of Solid Missile Propellant Precursor to Iran As of April 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-31-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 31, 2026 | ISW
Apr 3, 2026 - Russian advances have slowed as Ukrainian forces continue to contest the initiative in different frontline sectors for a protracted period.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-evening-special-report-march-5-2026/
Iran Update Evening Special Report, March 5, 2026 | ISW
Mar 9, 2026 - The US and Israeli combined force has advanced to the next phase of their campaign, which will focus on targeting Iranian assets.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-13-2026/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 13, 2026 | ISW
Apr 19, 2026 - The Kremlin is downplaying Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s election defeat as Russia loses a key European ally.
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https://understandingwar.org/map/us-and-israeli-strikes-targeting-iranian-retaliatory-capabilities-as-of-march-2-2026-at-400-pm-et/
Strikes on Iranian Retaliatory Capabilities, March 2, 2026 | ISW
Mar 2, 2026 - A map of US and Israeli Strikes Targeting Iranian Retaliatory Capabilities As of March 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/korean-peninsula-update-march-25-2026/
Korean Peninsula Update, March 25, 2026 | ISW
Mar 27, 2026 - Kim Jong Un used the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) session to reinforce North Korea’s “two hostile states” policy against South Korea.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-april-19-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, April 19, 2026 | ISW
Apr 20, 2026 - Any US settlement or resolution of the conflict that enables Iran to control traffic through the strait would represent a major US defeat.
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https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-the-fortress-belt-february-25-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in the Fortress Belt, February 25, 2026 | ISW
Feb 26, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in the Fortress Belt, February 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/iranian-and-hezbollah-attacks-in-israel-and-lebanon-between-april-2-2026-at-200-pm-et-and-april-3-2026-at-200-pm-et/
Attacks in Israel and Lebanon Between April 3, 2026 | ISW
Apr 6, 2026 - Iranian and Hezbollah Attacks in Israel and Lebanon Between April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/iranian-and-axis-retaliatory-strikes-in-the-middle-east-between-april-1-2026-at-200-pm-et-and-april-2-2026-at-200-pm-et/
Iranian Retaliatory Strikes, April 2, 2026 | ISW
Apr 3, 2026 - Iranian and Axis Retaliatory Strikes in the Middle East Between April 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-donetsk-oblast-april-5-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in Donetsk Oblast, April 5, 2026 | ISW
Apr 5, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in Donetsk Oblast, April 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-april-7-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, April 7, 2026 | ISW
Apr 24, 2026 - The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan and will begin negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 11.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-april-16-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, April 16, 2026 | ISW
Apr 17, 2026 - The main sticking point in current US-Iran negotiations is reportedly Iran's enrichment of uranium and its highly enriched uranium stockpile
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https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-the-kherson-direction-april-4-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Terrain in the Kherson Direction, April 4, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - A map of Assessed Control of Terrain in the Kherson Direction, April 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/map/assessed-control-of-terrain-in-kharkiv-oblast-april-3-2026-at-130-pm-et/
Control of Terrain in Kharkiv Oblast, April 3, 2026 | ISW
Apr 4, 2026 - Assessed Control of Terrain in Kharkiv Oblast, April 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET, by the Institute for the Study of War. , produced by ISW
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https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-special-report-march-14-2026/
Iran Update Special Report, March 14, 2026 | ISW
Mar 18, 2026 - Israeli and US officials told Axios that Israel is planning to “significantly expand” its ground campaign in Lebanon.
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