Ukraine has seized local initiative and is launching counterattacks across several sectors of the front. These developments coincide with a difficult autumn start for Russia, which has struggled to achieve breakthroughs in any direction.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Russia Loses Net 190 km2 of Territory in Largest Monthly Drop Since June 2023
War17 days ago
Russian forces saw a contraction of their frontline holdings throughout the most recent reporting period. Net territorial losses totaled 190 km2 during September in a dataset from the Black Bird Group, representing the steepest monthly decline for Moscow since June 2023.
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