For the first time, πΊπ¦ 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, π·πΊ has advanced across the rail line in the north, posing a threat to Ukrainian supply lines to the city. Additionally, π·πΊ has made gains to the southeast.
Meanwhile, πΊπ¦ has reclaimed positions recently lost to the south and southwest of the city.
πΊπ¦ has extended its control along the southern bank of the Dnipro River, within the settlement of Krynky.
In the city of Mar'inka, π·πΊ has advanced, continuing progress in a city that has been on the frontlines since 2014.
East of Kup'yans'k, π·πΊ has launched attacks, pushing southward towards πΊπ¦ positions.
Near Vuhledar, πΊπ¦ has advanced closer towards the town of Mykil's'ke
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π·πΊ forces have continued to make advances around Kostiantynivka over the past week, entering the western side of the settlement.
Further north, π·πΊ continued their push from Pryvillia and entered the settlement of Nykyfortivka.
The visual πΊπ¦ pocket formed by these advances has been filled for accuracy. Awaiting confirmation of π·πΊ establishing firm positions in this area.
π·πΊ has also advanced northwest of Pokrovsk, expanding their positions in Hryshyne and approaching Vodianske from the south.
To the south, an attack by πΊπ¦ has moved Udachne out of the firm Russian control marking.
Russian forces advancing west of Nevske and Terny have reached and taken Katerynivka as well as positions along the Ukrainian fortification line in the area.
In Zaporizhzhia, Russia has taken the settlement of Lobkove after the recent capture of Stepove and Mali Shcherbaky. A Ukrainian counterattack into Shcherbaky has prevented its capture so far.
Russia has taken positions along both sides of the Sumy / Kursk border, capturing the settlements of Veselivka and Basivka and reaching Loknia.
As of the end of March 2025, Russia occupies 18.3% (+0.05%) of Ukraine, including Crimea and the areas of Donetsk and Luhansk occupied before 2022, shown in purple.
This represents a net gain by Russia of approximately 272.72kmΒ² over the month.
Russia retook control of the remaining 358kmΒ² of Kursk, while Ukraine has captured 11.88kmΒ² of Belgorod.
This results in a total combined net Russian gain for the month of 618.84kmΒ², the third highest in the past year.
This chart shows monthly net changes in control over the past year.
These 4 charts show how control has changed in the 4 most active oblasts.
Other occupied oblasts have had minimal or no changes to control.
A new Ukrainian incursion has entered the settlements of Demidovka and Popovka in Belgorod oblast, directly south of the previous Ukrainian offensive into Kursk.
In Kursk, Russia continues to secure areas of the grey zone after the recent withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the area. They have crossed the border into Zhuravka and have taken positions in Basivka.
Ukraine have retaken further positions southwest of the city of Toretsk, contesting Nelipivka. Meanwhile, Russia has secured positions to the east within Druzhba, and along the canal to Chasiv Yar.
In Kursk, Russia has taken back full control of Sverdlikovo, one of the first positions to be captured by Ukraine at the start of the Kursk incursion. Meanwhile, Ukraine has retaken positions south of Russkoe Porechnoe.
In Kharkiv, new Russian positions have been confirmed on the west bank of the Oskil, this time further north, near the settlement of Topoli, right on the border.
Russia has also continued advances around Velyka Novosilka, most notably they have crossed the river into the settlement of Novoocheretuvate, north of a Ukrainian set of fortified positions. Russia has also advanced further to the west where they have reached Novosilka.
In Kharkiv, Russia has significantly expanded its positions on the western bank of the Oskil River. They have taken positions both north and south of the previous area of control in Dvorichna.
The advance wrapping around the west of Pokrovsk has continued to develop with Russian forces taking Solone and entering Udachne.
Further south, they have advanced into Andriivka after taking a series of fortifications east of the Town.