Russia controls under 1% of Ukraine after 1,010 days of full-scale war, DeepState says
Photo: DeepState assessed the scale of Russia's occupation of Ukraine (Getty Images)
Russia has occupied less than 1% of Ukraine's territory after 1,010 days of full-scale war. Over this period, about 5,800 square kilometers of Ukrainian land came under Russian control, reports DeepState.
On November 12, 2022, Russian forces controlled 108,651 square kilometers of Ukraine. Today, that number stands at 114,493.
In other words, Russia has captured 5,842 square kilometers during this time. That equals 0.96% of Ukraine's internationally recognized territory.
DeepState said Russian troops made their biggest advances in the early days of the invasion. But Ukraine pushed back in the north, as well as in Kharkiv and Kherson regions, regaining large parts of its land.
Since November 2022, Russian forces have kept up offensive operations. With only short pauses, the attacks continue. Last fall, Russia launched an intensive assault on Bakhmut.
Frontline situation
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on August 16 that Russian troops tried to move a cannon across a river in the Northern-Slobozhanskyi direction, using a truck on a destroyed bridge. Ukrainian soldiers reacted quickly and stopped them.
The military also reported that in the past 24 hours, Russian forces suffered heavy losses, with nearly 1,000 troops eliminated.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian units continue to hold their positions near Dobropillia in the Donetsk region. Russian commanders are trying to break through in that sector, sending in more troops and equipment.
