
Ukraine Seizes Momentum Across Frontline as Gains Exceed 400 Sq Km
Ukrainian forces have taken the initiative across multiple fronts, claiming more than 400 square kilometers liberated in southern Ukraine since winter 2025–26, including most of Kupiansk and several settlements in western Zaporizhzhia. Kyiv has expanded a mid-range strike and drone campaign as Russian casualties and manpower recruitment lag, with Syrskyi saying Ukrainian offensive actions now outpace Russian ones as Moscow weighs southern defenses and the Fortress Belt.










