Zelenskyy: Ukraine Has Liberated 800 Square Kilometers In 2026
Ukraine’s Armed Forces have liberated around 800 square kilometers of territory since the beginning of 2026, while Russian forces have advanced by only 90–100 square kilometers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal , UATV English reports. Zelenskyy noted that Russia’s territorial gains this year are significantly lower than in previous years, when…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that his nation's Armed Forces have liberated approximately 800 square kilometers of territory during the first nine months of 2026. In contrast, Russian forces have only expanded their control by a mere 90-100 square kilometers, according to the President, as reported by UATV English.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia's territorial gains this year are substantially lower compared to previous years, when Russian forces occupied between 3,000-4,000 square kilometers annually. The Ukrainian leader stated that Russia has suffered around 260,000-270,000 military personnel losses since the start of the year, despite the limited territorial advances it has achieved. These figures cover the period from the beginning of 2026 through September.
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