Russia loses ground – but not the war – in Ukraine
Summary
In April 2026, Russian forces lost about 116 square kilometers of territory in Ukraine, the first significant loss since Ukraine’s August 2024 attack into Russia's Kursk region. Despite these losses, the war continues with Russia still making small advances in some priority areas.Key Facts
- Russia lost around 116 square kilometers of land to Ukraine in April 2026.
- The lost areas include parts of Sumy region north of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia province.
- Russia’s overall advance has slowed down significantly since late 2025.
- Russia uses infiltration tactics to create an impression of constant progress, but many of these areas are not fully under Russian control.
- These territorial changes are tactical moves, not a full retreat by Russian forces.
- Both sides are testing each other’s defenses at different points along the front.
- Russia faces difficulties recruiting soldiers, lowering the quality of its troops.
- Ukraine uses drones more on the front line and has launched deeper strikes on Russian infrastructure.
- Russia’s communication has suffered after losing access to Starlink satellite services.
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