American analysts from the Institute for the Study of War draw attention to the fact that the advance of the Russian occupiers on the battlefield has slowed significantly since the beginning of 2026. Moreover, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are successfully managing to seize the initiative on various fronts.
Points of attention
- American analysts point out that the enemy's advance has dropped from an average of 14.9 square kilometers per day to 5.5 square kilometers per day, reflecting a substantial slowdown in Russian occupation.
- The success of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in slowing down the Russian army's advance marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The Russian army's offensive stalled almost immediately
Over the past 6 months, Russian invaders have occupied 1,929.69 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory.
What is important to understand is that on average, the enemy captured 10.66 square kilometers within one day.
American analysts recall that between October 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, the Russian army occupied 2,716.57 square kilometers of territory, advancing an average of 14.9 square kilometers per day.
An important point is that in the first three months of 2026, the enemy advanced half as slowly as last year.
This is truly an eloquent fact, considering that Russian troops have recently launched a new spring offensive.
Russian forces advanced an average of 5.5 square kilometers per day in the first three months of 2026, compared to an average pace of 11.06 square kilometers per day in the first three months of 2025.
