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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 23, 2026

Russian forces have increased aerial attacks on Kyiv to the highest frequency since March 2022. While the Kremlin reports battlefield gains to maintain domestic support, reports suggest the Russian Ministry of Defense is misleading President Vladimir Putin regarding the capture of Oskil and Studenok. These locations are reportedly dozens of kilometers from the front line. The Institute for the Study of War continues to track the offensive campaign through daily assessments, providing updates on the tactical situation as of September 24, 2026.

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  • ✓ Russian strikes on Kyiv reached their highest levels since March 2022.
  • ✓ The Institute for the Study of War released a Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment on September 24, 2026.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (70% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Russian strikes on Kyiv have surged to their highest levels since March 2022.

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  1. Russian Strikes on Kyiv Reach Highest Levels Since March 2022

    Russian forces have increased aerial attacks on Kyiv to the highest frequency since March 2022. While the Kremlin reports battlefield gains to maintain domestic support, reports suggest the Russian Ministry of Defense is misleading President Vladimir Putin regarding the capture of Oskil and Studenok. These locations are reportedly dozens of kilometers from the front line. The Institute for the Study of War continues to track the offensive campaign through daily assessments, providing updates on the tactical situation as of September 24, 2026.

    Why it matters

    Russia uses domestic propaganda to justify the continued costs of the war to the Russian public. Misreporting on the front lines can lead to strategic failures if leadership relies on false data for operational planning.

    What is confirmed

    • Russian strikes on Kyiv reached their highest levels since March 2022.
    • The Institute for the Study of War released a Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment on September 24, 2026.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Kremlin is exaggerating battlefield gains to build support for continuing the war.

    What to watch next

    • Further shifts in the frequency of Russian aerial strikes on Kyiv.
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. understandingwar.org — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 21, 2026
    2. ubn.news — Kremlin Exaggerates Battlefield Gains to Build Support for Continuing the War.
    3. www.yahoo.com — U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
    4. Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 23, 2026
    5. Цензор.НЕТ — Russian Ministry of Defense is lying to Putin about capture and "mop-up operations" in Oskil and Studenok, dozens of kilometers from front line
    6. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) — Russian strikes on Kyiv highest since March 2022
    7. www.iranintl.com — Iranians report SIM cards blocked over political posts and likes
    8. www.kyivpost.com — ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 24, 2026
    9. www.kq2.com — Vladimir Putin Fast Facts
    confidence 70%
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