In February, the Ukrainian army regained control over more territory than what Russian forces managed to occupy, according to Ukrainian military commander Oleksandr Sirsky.
In February, Ukraine's armed forces successfully regained control over a larger area of territory than Russian forces managed to capture, as revealed by the military commander Oleksandr Sirsky on social media. This significant development marks the first time since the Kursk offensive in 2026 that Ukraine has restored a greater amount of territory than the enemy could seize. Sirsky's announcement highlights Ukraine's strategic advancements in the ongoing conflict and emphasizes the resilience and effectiveness of its military operations in the face of continued aggression from Russia.
Analysis from the Ukrainian think tank "DeepState" quantifies the territorial changes, estimating that in February, the area occupied by Russian forces increased by 126 square kilometers, which is notably half the size of the increase observed in January and represents the smallest gain since July 2024. Key areas showing significant Russian activities included Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, as well as Konstantynivka and Sumi regions. This decline in territorial gain for Russia signals potential shifts in the dynamics of the conflict, indicating that Ukrainian resistance might be destabilizing Russian advances in certain areas.
Furthermore, Sirsky disclosed that Russian losses during the winter months amounted to approximately 92,850 killed and wounded soldiers, averaging 1,031 casualties per day. The Ukrainian military statement asserts that they have eliminated more enemy soldiers than those who have been recruited by Russia throughout these three months. This revelation underscores the heavy toll that the ongoing conflict is inflicting on the Russian military, having implications for Russia's operational capabilities and strategy moving forward.
