https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-18-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-18-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-18-2026#u148319Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:15:16 +0000The Institute for the Study of War released its latest Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment on October 18, 2026. Recent analysis indicates a significant discrepancy between official Kremlin reports and actual territorial gains. While Vladimir Putin claimed the seizure of 6,500 square kilometres in Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War reports that actual Russian army gains are dozens of times smaller. This gap suggests the Russian leadership is providing inaccurate war briefings regarding the scale of its territorial advances.Why it mattersAccurate territorial data is essential for dete