Russia’s army is struggling to capture territory in Ukraine while Putin lies about it
Russian forces captured just 130 square kilometers (50 square miles) of Ukrainian land in March, their slowest advance in months.
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Russia claims capture of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast; Ukrainian military contests claim
Velyka Novosilka, the last major settlement south of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast under Ukrainian control, has been a Russian military objective since spring 2022.
Ukraine lost 3,600 km² to Russia in 2024, up to 20 km² daily in November
In 2024, Ukraine saw significant territorial losses to Russian forces, primarily in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.
Russia allegedly recaptures some lost positions in Kursk Oblast
ISW reports Russian recapture of Komarovka, Olgovka, Kremyanoye.
CNN: Russia diverts several thousand troops from Ukraine to counter Kursk offensive
US officials report that Russia shifted several thousand troops from occupied Ukrainian territories to the Kursk Oblast, following a surprise Ukrainian incursion, but Russia primarily deploys untrained conscripts there rather than moving its more experienced units from Ukraine.