Ukraine reclaims territory as it doubles attacks on Russian logistics
Summary
Ukraine reported that in May it regained more land than it lost to Russian forces, marking a reversal of previous Russian gains. The Ukrainian military has focused on attacking Russian fuel and ammunition supplies to disrupt their logistics and strengthen their positions.Key Facts
- Ukraine reclaimed about 100 to 120 square kilometers of territory in May, more than the area it lost.
- Different sources, including the Ukrainian military and the Institute for the Study of War, confirm Ukraine's territory gains are increasing.
- Russian forces hold about 13 percent of the city of Konstiantynivka, part of their goal to control all of Donetsk region.
- Ukraine's strategy involves targeting Russian supply lines, including fuel and ammunition depots, even those far behind enemy lines.
- Ukrainian strikes in southern regions have cut Russian military traffic on a key road by over 70 percent.
- Russia’s main supply routes to Kherson and Zaporizhia have been blocked or damaged by Ukrainian attacks.
- Ukrainian forces ambushed and destroyed around 50 Russian fuel and ammo trucks on June 9 near Armyansk.
- President Vladimir Putin has missed deadlines to capture all of Donetsk, and there are signs he may consider ceasefire talks, though direct talks have not occurred.
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