The full archive of daily intelligence briefs from The Basedment desks.

We examine Russia’s massive missile assault on Ukraine, which featured a rare concentration of ballistic and hypersonic weapons aimed at overwhelming air defences and striking critical defence-industrial and energy infrastructure.

The situation around Kostyantynivka continues to deteriorate as Ukraine evacuates its final drone operators from the town - never a good sign.

Kostiantynivka is increasingly in a critical condition, as Russian troops continue to flank and infiltrate Ukrainian lines, today we use three varying sources to provide the best information on the ground.

Ukraine has launched a series of counterattacks around the Lyman sector to relieve pressure off one of the most important battles of 2026.

Today we look at new counterattacks from Ukrainian units on the Vovchansk sector but this may create gaps further east in Kupiansk.

In today’s deep dive, we analyse the deteriorating frontline at Kostyantynivka as Russian infiltrations continue.

In today’s deep dive we analyse Ukraines latest drone attacks on Moscow and newly released footage showing Kyiv’s domestically-produced KAB bombs.

Today we put the spotlight on Konstantynivka where the Russian offensive is speeding up, as Russia launches its largest drone strike since the start of the war.

AZOV has marked its (aerial) return to Mariupol, releasing footage of drone attacks on some of Russia's most important supply lines.

Today we explain scandal surrounding Axios and insider trading allegations. While both sides launched combined drone and missile strikes on civilian and military infrastructure in Russia-Ukraine, we take a look at where and why it matters.

Today we analyse the trend of low Russian territorial gains in the last four months and assess the factors contributing to these low numbers.

In today’s deep dive, we focus on the Middle East as Iran sends a new proposal to Pakistan...but whispers are rising over a potential restart in the war.