Summary
Ukraine has regained control of eight settlements in the southeastern part of the country. Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 400 square kilometers along the southern front lines in recent weeks. The conflict continues as Ukraine works to halt Russian advances in key regions.
Key Facts
- Ukraine retook eight settlements in the southeast recently.
- Ukrainian troops regained more than 400 square kilometers of territory.
- Fighting has been ongoing since Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago.
- Russia has captured 572 square kilometers of Ukrainian land since 2026, including 19 settlements.
- Ukraine's airborne forces launched an offensive to disrupt Russia's progress in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
- Ukraine’s military leadership describes the war's current phase as focusing on wearing down the other side's resources.
- U.S.-brokered peace talks have stalled, with potential negotiations expected to resume.
