Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv ‘wipes out all of Moscow’s battlefield gains since March’ in blow to Putin
Ukraine has executed a significant counterattack in the Donbas, reclaiming over 200 square kilometers of territory. This offensive has effectively wiped out Russian battlefield gains made since March and resulted in the encirclement of Russian forces. The operation utilizes new forms of offensive maneuver and mid-range strikes, exposing discrepancies in reports provided by Russian commanders. The breakthrough follows months of clashes and represents Ukraine's largest victory of the year, shifting the momentum in the region.
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- ✓ Ukraine has executed a significant counterattack in the Donbas, reclaiming over 200 square kilometers of territory.
- ✓ This offensive has effectively wiped out Russian battlefield gains made since March and resulted in the encirclement of Russian forces.
- ✓ The operation utilizes new forms of offensive maneuver and mid-range strikes, exposing discrepancies in reports provided by Russian commanders.
What changed
Ukrainian forces reclaimed over 200 square kilometers in the Donbas and surrounded Russian units.
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Ukraine Retakes Donbas Territory in Major Frontline Breakthrough
Ukraine has executed a significant counterattack in the Donbas, reclaiming over 200 square kilometers of territory. This offensive has effectively wiped out Russian battlefield gains made since March and resulted in the encirclement of Russian forces. The operation utilizes new forms of offensive maneuver and mid-range strikes, exposing discrepancies in reports provided by Russian commanders. The breakthrough follows months of clashes and represents Ukraine's largest victory of the year, shifting the momentum in the region.
Why it matters
The Donbas remains the primary focus of the conflict as both nations vie for control of eastern Ukraine. This shift follows a period of Russian offensive efforts to expand their footprint. The success of this maneuver indicates a change in Ukrainian tactical approach.
Still unconfirmed
- Ukraine retook over 200 square kilometers in a Donbas counterattack.
- Russian forces are fully surrounded in the Donbas.
- Ukraine's victory has erased all Russian battlefield gains made since March.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the total area reclaimed by Ukrainian forces.
- Official Russian military responses to the encirclement of their troops.
- Further movements of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment.
confidence 60%Sources used for this update (10)
- telegraph.co.uk — Ukraine’s biggest victory this year exposes lying Russian commanders
- mickryan.substack.com — Ukraine Builds New Forms of Offensive Manoeuvre
- Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 12, 2026
- Critical Threats — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 11, 2026
- Українська правда — Mid-range strikes go in first. How the commanders of CODE 9.2 and the 1st Separate Assault Regiment are chang
- The Independent — Ukraine war live: Boris condemns Putin’s ‘warped logic’ after escaping drone attack
- TVP World — Ukraine 'retakes over 200 sq km' in Donbas counterattack
- The Daily Beast — Vladimir Putin’s Battlefield Boasts Collapse in Humiliating Fashion
- Kyiv Post — ‘Fully Surrounded’: Russian Forces Suffer Major Defeat in Donbas
- Newsweek — Map Shows Major Ukrainian Frontline Breakthrough After Months of Clashes
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