Russia Has Lost 241 More Square Kilometers Than It Captured Since September, ISW Says
Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine have been effectively nil since September, with Moscow losing 241 square kilometers more than it captured, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Ukrainian forces have regained territory and Russian personnel losses have risen. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has gone into reverse in recent weeks.
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- ✓ Russia has lost 241 more square kilometers than it captured since September
- ✓ Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine have been effectively nil this year
- ✓ Ukrainian forces have regained territory and Russian personnel losses have risen
What changed
The ISW reported that Russia has lost a net 241 square kilometers since September, confirming earlier assessments of Ukrainian gains and Russian setbacks.
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Russia loses 241 sq km more than it captures since September
Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine have been effectively nil since September, with Moscow losing 241 square kilometers more than it captured, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Ukrainian forces have regained territory and Russian personnel losses have risen. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has gone into reverse in recent weeks.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen a shift in momentum in favor of Ukraine. The ISW reports have highlighted the challenges faced by Russian forces on the front lines. The territorial changes reflect the tactical dynamics at play.
What is confirmed
- Russia has lost 241 more square kilometers than it captured since September
- Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine have been effectively nil this year
- Ukrainian forces have regained territory and Russian personnel losses have risen
What to watch next
- Further updates on Russian troop movements and Ukrainian counter-offensives
- Assessment of the impact of recent missile strikes on Russian defense electronics plants
- Development of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (11)
- Russia Matters — The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Oct. 21, 2026
- UNITED24 Media — Russia Has Lost 241 More Square Kilometers Than It Captured Since September, ISW Says
- www.aljazeera.com — Russia drops cluster bombs on Ukraine as Kyiv consolidates ...
- نورنیوز — Is Putin Seeking an Agreement or Trying to Impose His Terms on US?
- newsukraine.rbc.ua — Ukrainian forces foil Russia's plans for Donetsk region — ISW
- Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 23, 2026
- Il Foglio — What are the US interests in the negotiations with Moscow? Interview
- www.dagens.com — Putin's army sent reeling, loses 240+ square kilometres since ...
- united24media.com — Russia Has Lost 241 More Square Kilometers Than It Captured ...
- www.europesays.com — Russia Has Lost 241 More Square Kilometers Than It Captured ...
- united24media.com — Missile Strike Hits Russian Defense Electronics Plant in Orel, Video — UNITED24 Media
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