Ukraine edges forward as Russia's advance stalls in 2026, ISW reports
TL;DR
An ISW assessment finds Russia ceded about 116 square kilometers in April 2026—the first such loss since Aug 2024—while Ukraine gained ground in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia, reflecting a slower Russian advance and a shift to attritional warfare aided by drones and Ukraine's harassing tactics; Moscow faces recruitment challenges and communications restrictions after Starlink and Telegram blocks, suggesting large-scale offensives are unlikely this year.
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