For the first time, 🇺🇦 has successfully gained control of territory located behind the 2014 frontline.
This notable advance occurred west of Horlivka, where the line has remained unchanged since before the start of the 2022 invasion.
In the vicinity of Avdiivka, 🇷🇺 has advanced across the rail line in the north, posing a threat to Ukrainian supply lines to the city. Additionally, 🇷🇺 has made gains to the southeast.
Meanwhile, 🇺🇦 has reclaimed positions recently lost to the south and southwest of the city.
🇺🇦 has extended its control along the southern bank of the Dnipro River, within the settlement of Krynky.
In the city of Mar'inka, 🇷🇺 has advanced, continuing progress in a city that has been on the frontlines since 2014.
East of Kup'yans'k, 🇷🇺 has launched attacks, pushing southward towards 🇺🇦 positions.
Near Vuhledar, 🇺🇦 has advanced closer towards the town of Mykil's'ke
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Russia has continued to diminish Ukrainian control within the Kursk region, crossing the Snagost’ River into Dar’ino and repelling last week’s Ukrainian attempt to hold the line at Novoivanovka. Additionally, Russian forces are clearing grey zones in the northwest.
Russia has secured control of the settlement of Plekhovo in the southeast of Ukraine’s incursion.
Russia has taken positions in the east of Kurakhove and likely now controls Dal’nje to its south. Further advances along the Sukhi Yaly River have resulted in the capture of Antonivka.
Russian forces in Kursk have made significant advances and cut deep into Ukrainian-controlled areas. As a result of the rapid push, a large sector in the northwest of the incursion is now contested.
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Russia has continued its advance west of Pishchane and split Ukrainian control on the east bank of the Oskil River in two by cutting the road linking the north and south.
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Russia has pushed to the north of the settlement of Nevs'ke and continued to consolidate control of the territory to both its northeast and southeast.
Last week, Russian forces took full control of Vuhledar. They have also taken positions south of Keterynivka and advanced into Zolota Nyva.
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Russia has crossed the dried inlet in Kam'yans'ke and established positions on the northern side.
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Russia has expanded control to the north of Pishchane, with Ukrainian forces likely withdrawing from positions to the east as Russian troops approach their positions west of Kyslivka.
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In September, Russia expanded its control in Ukraine by approximately 467.7 km², the largest monthly gain for Russia since March 2022.
They also retook control of approximately 125.9 km² of the territory in Kursk Oblast seized by Ukraine last month, for a total net Russian gain of 593.6 km².
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As of the end of September, Russia occupies 17.86% (+0.08%) of Ukraine, including Crimea, and the parts of Donetsk and Luhansk occupied before 2022, shown in purple.
This second chart illustrates how Russian control has evolved since the invasion began in February 2022.
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This series of charts shows control over time in the 4 Oblasts in Ukraine with active moving fronts.
Russia is steadily progressing on all fronts, with more rapid advances in Donetsk Oblast.
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In August, Russia expanded its control in Ukraine by approximately 350 km², marking the largest monthly gain for Russia since August 2022.
However, Ukraine crossed into Russia, seizing control of approximately 770 km²— an area equivalent to all Russian advances since the end of April.
As of the end of August, Russia occupies 17.79% (+0.06%) of Ukraine, including Crimea, and the parts of Donetsk and Luhansk occupied before 2022, shown in purple.
This second chart illustrates how Russian control has evolved since the invasion began in February 2022.
Here is a breakdown of how control has shifted on the four most active fronts within Ukraine over the past month.
While attention has been on the unexpected 🇺🇦 advances in Kursk, 🇷🇺 advances across the line have continued within 🇺🇦.
🇷🇺 advances along the rail line between Avdiivka and Pokrovsk have continued for another week.
🇷🇺 has also gained ground within, as well as south of, Kostyantynivka. Most of the highway to Vuhledar is now contested space.
🇷🇺 has advanced beyond, and therefore also captured, the settlement of Novoselivs’ke in Luhansk Oblast. Clashes for this settlement have been ongoing for over a year.