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Dec 19, 2025 · How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.

Jan 14, 2025 · Ukraine struck several targets deep inside Russia on Tuesday in what it says is its "most massive" attack of the war so far.

May 5, 2025 · According to estimates by the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW), from September to November 2024, Russian forces captured 2,356 square kilometres of Ukraine.

Sep 24, 2024 · Zelensky's US trip comes as Ukraine continues to come under sustained attack by Russia. An incursion by Ukrainian troops into Russia's Kursk region in August failed to ease the …

May 14, 2025 · There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.

Nov 21, 2024 · The White House has confirmed that the US is aware of Russia launching an intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine.

Jul 10, 2025 · Ukraine is in danger of being overwhelmed by deadly strikes as Russia sends in swarms of drones.

Aug 21, 2025 · Russia has launched 574 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine in one of the heaviest bombardments in weeks, Ukrainian officials say.

Sep 20, 2022 · Russia has since been focusing its military operations in the south, east and north-east of Ukraine, seizing large areas. However, things changed dramatically at the start of September.