Ukraine battlefield update: Strategic, operational, and defense technology shifts — next KI Insights monthly briefing
Ukraine’s armed forces face mounting challenges along the southern and eastern fronts, where new technology, tactical shifts, force regeneration, and resource constraints are reshaping the battlefield. What are the key dynamics driving current operations, and how might they evolve in the months ahead?
Join an exclusive KI Insights briefing with our defense analyst Mykolaj Suchy, who has recently returned from a trip to Ukraine’s southern and eastern frontlines. He will share firsthand observations from the field and provide in-depth analysis of battlefield trends.
This is a special briefing, marking the launch of Defense Analytics — a new premium product focused on battlefield reality, defense tech innovation, procurement signals, and Russian adaptation — produced by an expanded team with direct field exposure and senior industry expertise. Here to support decisions and investments of Ukraine’s friends.
Format: Online, in English. The event will include a presentation by KI Insights, followed by a candid Q&A session.
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 16:30 Kyiv time (15:30 in Brussels, 14:30 in London, 9:30 in Washington D.C.). Expected duration – 75 minutes.
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