Russia’s advance collapses in Ukraine, ‘40,000’ troops killed in June
Summary
Russia is struggling to advance in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with its progress slowing significantly and high troop casualties reported. Ukraine has been using drones and missile strikes to disrupt Russian supply lines, which has contributed to Russia’s stalled military gains this year.Key Facts
- Russia aims to take full control of the Donetsk region by the end of the year but has missed 14 previous deadlines.
- At the current pace, Russia would need 14 more years to finish the fight in Donetsk.
- The Institute for the Study of War reports Russia’s territorial gains have dropped sharply from 16.6 sq km per day in early 2025 to 1.03 sq km per day this year.
- Russia suffered about 39,490 troop casualties in June alone; since the war began, Russia has an estimated 1.4 million casualties.
- Russia’s monthly troop casualty rate now exceeds its estimated monthly recruitment capacity.
- Ukraine has increased drone production and developed long-range missiles to attack Russian supplies and logistics, calling it a “Logistical Lockdown.”
- Ukraine’s attacks destroyed 12 electricity substations in Crimea over two days as part of efforts to disrupt Russian military operations.
- Ukraine’s military commander said Ukrainian forces struck a Russian target every 52 seconds in June.
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