The offensive was developed in secret, devised to divert Russian troops away from the front lines in Ukraine and seize territory to use as a bargaining chip.
Author: JULIAN E. BARNES and ERIC SCHMITT
U.S. Officials Say Russia Is Unlikely to Take Much More Ukrainian Territory
Russian forces continue to inflict pain, but NATO leaders gathering in Washington can say that their efforts to strengthen Ukraine are working.
U.S. Says ISIS Was Responsible for Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Attack
After a period of relative quiet, the Islamic State has been trying to increase its external attacks, according to U.S. counterterrorism officials.
Tanks Alone Won’t Turn the Tide of the War in Ukraine
The United States will have to step up its training program to ensure the Ukrainian military can use all the Western-provided equipment effectively.
Russia’s Shortfalls Create an Opportunity for Ukraine, Western Officials Say
Severe equipment and manpower problems could slow President Vladimir V. Putin’s mission as the war enters its sixth month.
How the C.I.A. Tracked Ayman al-Zawahri, the Leader of Al Qaeda
The U.S. search for Ayman al-Zawahri had spanned decades. His presence on a balcony at a safe house in Kabul presented an opportunity to strike.
Counting Russian troops is an imprecise science.
American officials said a new troop estimate includes some forces that were not previously counted — most notably Russian forces in Crimea, as well as separatist forces in the Donbas region.
Counting Russian troops is an imprecise science.
American officials said a new troop estimate includes some forces that were not previously counted — most notably Russian forces in Crimea, as well as separatist forces in the Donbas region.
Will Afghanistan Become a Terrorism Safe Haven Once Again?
Not likely, at least in the short term, intelligence officials assess. But stopping terrorism groups over the long term could be more difficult.