Russian Territorial Gains in Ukraine Slow by Over Half in 2026, Says Syrskyi
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In a statement to the press, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Syrskyi reported that Russian forces have reduced their territorial advances by more than 50% in 2026.
Syrskyi cited data showing a significant slowdown in the pace of Russian territorial gains across the eastern and southern fronts, noting that the rate of expansion has fallen sharply compared to earlier in the year.
The Defence Minister’s remarks come amid ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, with both sides continuing to engage in ground operations across contested regions.
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