Russia seized just 117 sq km of Ukrainian territory in the first 10 months of 2026, down from 5,304 sq km in 2025, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukraine's military estimates 381,300 Russian casualties over the same period, far exceeding Moscow's recruitment capacity. Russia has intensified long-range strikes on energy infrastructure as winter sets in.
Russia's Ukraine gains collapse as losses mount, refineries hit
Source: Al Jazeera