Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance
Summary
Ukraine announced it regained 745 square kilometers of land in the Dnipropetrovsk region from Russian forces this year. Despite this success, Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities have increased, causing casualties and damage.Key Facts
- Ukraine recaptured 745 sq km (287 sq miles) in Dnipropetrovsk this year.
- Nearly 10,000 Russian soldiers were reportedly killed during this campaign.
- Ukraine regained almost all territory Russia took in Dnipropetrovsk since June 2025.
- Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia in early August, killing at least nine people.
- Ukraine liberated 26 settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk operation.
- Russia suffered heavy losses in June and July 2026, with about 82,000 casualties.
- Ukraine increased the use of short-range drones, causing over 70% of Russian casualties in June-July.
- Ukraine has run out of Patriot missile interceptors, receiving fewer replacements this year compared to 2025.
- Russia is focusing on launching more ballistic and hypersonic missiles, which Ukraine struggles to intercept.
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