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.
Finally, here’s a look at the progression of the Ukrainian advance into Kursk since the operation began.
All these charts, and a couple more, are available on my stats page where they can also be downloaded and shared: warmapper.org/stats
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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.
After the initially rapid advance by 🇷🇺 forces north of Kharkiv, progress in this area has slowed significantly.
🇷🇺 has continued to make progress inside Vovchansk on the north bank of the river.
West of Bakhmut, 🇷🇺 has advanced into the eastern outskirts of Chasiv Yar as well as re-entering and taking control of much of the settlement of Klishchiivka.
West of Avdiivka, 🇷🇺 forces have taken control of Netailove and secured more territory around Umans'ke.
🇷🇺 has advanced further into the settlement of Ivanivske, west of Bakhmut. They have taken positions along the main road through the settlement that goes between Bakhmut and Chasiv Yar.
The 🇷🇺 advance west from Avdiivka has slowed this past week. Small expansions of contested areas have been noted for Tonen’ke and 🇷🇺 now also has a foothold in the east of Berdychi.
🇷🇺 forces have continued assaults around Novomykhailivka, attacking across the fields to the north as well as the southwest.