Kateryna Stepanenko
Coverage of Kateryna Stepanenko in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine's point system rewarding battlefield kills is steering drone units toward more strategic Russian targets
Ukraine's 'e-Points' system rewards soldiers for hitting strategic Russian targets, enabling units to purchase drones and military gear. The system incentivizes targeting rear-area infrastructure and logistics, shifting focus from immediate frontline threats to high-value objectives.
- New tech and tactics are giving Ukraine rare momentum against Russia
Ukraine is gaining momentum against Russia using new drones and offensive tactics, challenging the static war dynamic. Analysts and officials note Ukraine's ability to slow Russian advances, strike previously safe targets, and regain ground, marking a potential new phase in the conflict.
- Desperate Putin planning Hail Mary winter offensive against Ukraine — as Russian economy in death spiral, experts say
Experts suggest Putin is launching a desperate winter offensive against Ukraine amid a collapsing Russian economy. Kateryna Stepanenko of the Institute for the Study of War notes that ongoing problems are finally catching up to Putin.