Summary
Ukraine reclaimed 62 square kilometers of territory in eastern Ukraine last month, even as Russia's President Putin claimed that Russian forces were advancing. Ukraine's military reported gains in the Donetsk region, while Russia increased drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. Russian losses have continued despite ongoing assaults.
Key Facts
- Ukraine recaptured 62 square kilometers of territory in August.
- Most of Ukraine's recent gains were in the Donetsk region.
- Russia captured area around Dobropillia but lost more ground than it gained.
- Ukrainian forces reported retaking 26 square kilometers near Pokrovsk.
- Russian forces claimed to have made total gains of 499 square kilometers in August.
- Russia has escalated drone and missile attacks against Ukraine, targeting multiple cities.
- Ukraine claims to have intercepted 87% of drones and half of the missiles during a recent wave of attacks.
- Russian assaults have resulted in significant Russian casualties, estimated at over 299,000 since the beginning of the year.
