In May, Russia occupied the smallest amount of territory in three years — DeepState
Despite an increase in the number of assaults, Russian forces were able to capture only 14 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in May 2026. This is the lowest monthly figure in the past three years.
This was reported by DeepState analysts.
According to the analysts, this pace of advance indicates a significant slowdown in the enemy’s offensive operations, even amid intensified combat in certain sectors.
Enemy Advancement
"The Russians completely failed in May—the worst gain in occupied territory since October 2023, when the enemy launched a strategic offensive operation on most sections of the front
. According to our map, the enemy occupied only 14 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in May. However, it is important to understand that for security reasons, we show the advance of the Ukrainian Defense Forces with a delay, so without specifics, but we are ready to state that this is the first month in recent years since the "Counteroffensive 2023" when the gain in occupied territory for the Russians became negative," they noted there.
DeepState also reported a 37.5% increase in assault operations.
"We have a record of more than 7,000 attacks. But there are no major results, because the Russian army continues to degrade at the tactical level. We are constantly receiving videos where the Russians carry out assault operations in pairs at best, and very often one Russian attacks alone. But by the time he gets there, everything will be fired at him.
The trend of infiltrations remains, but the Defense Forces’ response to enemy incursions has significantly improved—it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to carry out a flag-planting operation or build up a presence,” the analysts explained.
At the same time, they noted that the situation in Kostiantynivka remains problematic.
"And the outlook for the city is far from the best," DeepState concluded.
DeepState reportson enemy attempts to advance into Kostiantynivka.
194 combat engagements occurred on the front lines over the past 24 hours.
Shelling of the Kherson region: 40 settlements under attack; one person killed and 25 wounded.
Additionally, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that in March, the Russian army suffered its heaviest losses since the start of the full-scale war.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has released data on the advance of Russian occupation forces over the past month.
