Institute for the Study of War: Russian forces may try to seize entire Kharkiv Oblast, despite low chance of success

The U.S. think tank suggested on July 16 that Russian forces may have been instructed by the Kremlin to take control of Kharkiv Oblast in its entirety, despite a low likelihood of success. The ISW also reported that Ukrainian HIMARS strikes against Russian ammunition depots, logistical elements, and command and control are “likely degrading Russian artillery campaigns.”