Ukraine Posts Net Territorial Gain in May Amid Record Russian Assaults
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In May 2026, Ukraine’s Defense Forces regained more territory than Russia captured, marking the first month since the 2023 counteroffensive with negative Russian net gains. Russia reportedly seized about 130 square kilometers, while Ukraine retook or displaced Russian footholds across roughly 250 square kilometers, yielding a net gain of about 120 square kilometers for Ukraine. May also set a front-line activity record with 7,008 combat engagements (up 37% from April), despite sustained Russian aerial bombardment (about 7,500 guided bombs). Ukrainian officials frame the trend as a continued effort to erode Moscow’s offensive capability amid heavy pressure.
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- Ukraine war briefing: Russia losing on the ground so pivots to air war, say analysts The Guardian
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