Ukraine weekly update:

The Ukrainian-aligned, anti-Kremlin Russian forces have carried out a series of attacks on Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts over the past 2 weeks.

In Belgorod, they entered the settlement of Gor'kovskii, south of the main Russian defensive line. 🇷🇺 has made a small advance west of Avdiivka, further into the settlement of Berdychi.

Weekly Ukraine update:

🇷🇺 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.

Weekly Ukraine update:

Continuing their westward movement from Avdiivka, 🇷🇺 forces have seized the settlement of Stepove, a significant portion of Orlivka, and are currently engaging in contested control over Tonen’ke and Berdychi. 🇷🇺 forces have launched an attack on the southern outskirts of Krasnohorivka, situated directly north of Marinka.

As of the end of February 2024, Russia occupies 17.51% (+0.02%) of Ukraine.

This represents a net gain in Russia's favour of 137.95km² since the end of January, the largest net gain for Russia since January of 2023. These charts detail the net change in occupied territory each month since the start of the war (left) and a zoomed-in view of just the past 12 months (right).

Ukraine weekly update:

West of Bakhmut, 🇷🇺 has continued its recent advances, capturing 🇺🇦 positions east of Chasiv Yar and Bohdanivka. After capturing the City of Avdiivka last week, 🇷🇺 continued advancing west and they have now also taken control of the settlements of Lastochkyne and Sjeverne.

Ukraine update for the past week:

🇷🇺 forces have advanced into the central areas of Avdiivka.

🇺🇦 forces in the southeast of the city, and at 'Zenit', are now at significant risk of encirclement if withdrawals are not already underway. After capturing Marinka, 🇷🇺 continued to advance west, and has entered the settlement of Heorhiivka.

As of the end of January 2024, Russia occupies 17.49% of Ukraine, representing a net gain of 33.14km² in January. These charts detail the net change in occupied territory each month since the start of the war as well as over the past 12 months.

Ukraine weekly update:

🇺🇦 has taken control of a line of Russian trenches on the pre-2022 frontline between Niu-York and Horlivka.

This is ~3km south of the previous 🇺🇦 crossing into the pre-2022 occupied areas. On the Northern Luhansk / Kharkiv front:

🇷🇺 has advanced further in the forests north of Syn'kivka.

🇷🇺 has also advanced north of Krokhmal'ne which they captured last week.

Ukraine weekly update:

🇷🇺 have advanced across the highway south of Avdiivka and entered the southern outskirts of the city.

The 'Zenit' defensive position is at risk of being cut off and may have already fallen. It has been a strongpoint for 🇺🇦 along the pre-2022 frontline. Fruther south of Avdiivka, 🇷🇺 forces advanced in the area south of the settlement of Pervomaiske.

Ukraine update for the last 3 weeks:

Russia has continued its heavy attacks on the flanks of Avdiivka, successfully advancing near Pervomaiske.

Last week, President Zelenskyy visited the city, recording a video in the open, less than 2km from the nearest Russian positions.

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Russia has advanced at multiple points west of Bakhmut, capturing positions Ukraine had previously resecured.

They have also attacked into the fortifications on the hill above Klishchiivka.

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Over the month of November, Russia expanded the territory it controls in Ukraine by approximately 4 km².

This marks the smallest net change in control over a single month since the February 2022 invasion.

Currently, Russia occupies a total of 17.48% of Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/War_Mapper/status/1719805197633945819

The graph below visualises how these monthly changes add up.

The grey bars represent the extent of Russian occupation both before the invasion and today.

Before the invasion, Russia held roughly 7.04% of Ukraine.

Ukraine update for the past 10 days:

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.

Ukraine update for the past week:

🇺🇦 has retained previously captured positions on the Southern bank of the Dnipro and expanded its control within Krynky. South of Bakhmut, 🇺🇦 has made advances around the rail line.

West of Bakhmut, 🇷🇺 has attacked along the edge of the Bohdanivka reservoir.

Over the month of October, Ukraine has successfully reclaimed approximately 50 km² from Russian forces.

This means that Russia currently occupies a total of 17.48% of Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/War_Mapper/status/1708525837098627501

The graph below visualises how these monthly changes add up.

The grey bars represent the extent of Russian occupation both before the invasion, and today.

Before the invasion, Russia held roughly 7.04% of Ukraine.

Ukraine map update fir the past week.

Around the city of Avdiivka, 🇷🇺 has made small advances both on the Northern edge at the Spoil tip, as well as to the Southwest. West of Robotyne, 🇺🇦 has partially expanded its control.

Over the month of September, Ukraine has successfully reclaimed approximately 35 km² from Russian forces. (The same as last month)

This means that Russia currently occupies a total of 17.48% of Ukraine. x.com/War_Mapper/sta…
This is a closeup of the changes over the last 12 months.

Since Ukraine started their southern offensive at the beginning of June, they have liberated approximately 371 km².

Note changes are small enough that due to rounding, graphically not all 0.01% changes are the same size.

Over the past 10 days:

🇺🇦 has made advances near Avdiivka towards the settlement of Opytne.

🇺🇦 has advanced to the edge of Novoprokopivka.

🇺🇦 has also continued to secure positions west of Robotyne.

Over the month of August, Ukraine has successfully reclaimed approximately 35 km² from Russian forces.

This means that Russia currently occupies a total of 17.49% of Ukraine.

This first chart illustrates in which direction control has shifted each month of the war. The graph below visualises how these monthly changes add up.

The grey bars represent the extent of Russian occupation both before the invasion, and today.

Before the invasion, Russia held roughly 7.04% of Ukraine. Presently, their control extends to 17.49%.

Over the month of March 🇷🇺 increased the area of land they control in Ukraine by approximately 70km².

This equates to a total of ~16.68% of Ukraine being occupied by 🇷🇺 forces, a 0.01% increase since the end of February.

The chart below shows how control of the country has developed each month over the course of the war.

Prior to the invasion on 24th February 2022, Russia occupied approximately 6.45% of Ukraine.

A map of the approximate situation on the ground in Ukraine as of 00:00 UTC 01/04/23. A close-up map of the approximate situation around the city of Bakhmut.

🇷🇺 have advanced north along the Bakhmutovka river into the central district of the city.

A map of the approximate situation on the ground in Ukraine as of 00:00 UTC 27/03/23. A close-up map of the approximate situation around the city of Bakhmut.

🇷🇺 have advanced deeper into the industrial district and entered the northwestern residential areas.

🇷🇺 also continued their advances in the south of the city along the Bakhmitovka river.