WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 8, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu:

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Ukraine Military Situation Report | July 8

Executive Summary

* Battlefield assessment. Ukraine's deep-strike campaign progressed after an attack on Russia's largest oil refinery that highlighted Kyiv& . . .

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