Russia has begun to lose ground in Ukraine — The Economist
Since the beginning of the year, Russian occupation forces have managed to capture only about 220 square kilometers, which amounts to a modest 0.04% of Ukraine’s total area.
This is reported by The Economist.
At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have demonstrated effective counteroffensive operations and regained control of significant territories.
An analysis of the current situation on the front lines indicates a radical shift in the dynamics of combat operations. Despite the high intensity of clashes, the Kremlin’s large-scale offensive operations have not yielded the desired results.
The Russian army is suffering unprecedented losses that are undermining its demographic and military potential.
According to estimates by foreign journalists, as of May 12, between 280,000 and 518,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the war. The total number of invaders killed and wounded has reached an astronomical figure—between 1.1 and 1.5 million people.
“This means that about 3% of Russia’s pre-war male population of draft age has been killed or wounded,” the article states.
For the first time since the fall of 2023, the aggressor has suffered net territorial losses, indicating the depletion of its offensive resources.
Modern technological solutions significantly complicate the logistics and maneuverability of the occupying forces. Ukrainian strike drones are actively operating deep behind enemy lines, destroying equipment and reserves during the advance phase.
This turns any movement of the occupiers’ personnel into a deadly risk.
Despite claims by some sources of the aggressors’ allegedly slow advance, the actual figures indicate the opposite. While the Russian command counts meters, Ukrainian defenders are carrying out successful tactical operations.
“Recently, Ukraine has begun to recapture territory. Monthly data showed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine recaptured about 189 square kilometers. Russia may be delaying preparations for a summer offensive. This could also become a turning point in the war,” the journalists concluded.
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