Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost in May, ISW data shows
Ukraine gained more ground than it ceded to Russian forces during May for the second consecutive month. The Institute for the Study of War attributed the shift to tactical counterattacks and increased long-range strikes inside Russia.
rt.comUkraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, according to data compiled by the Institute for the Study of War. The institute said successful tactical counterattacks and an increase in long-range missile and drone strikes on Russian territory slowed Russian advances in eastern Ukraine.
Data and assessment Christina Harward, Russia Deputy Team Lead at the Institute for the Study of War, discussed the findings in an interview with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen. She stated that the combination of localized Ukrainian counterattacks and expanded strikes contributed to the net territorial gain.
The institute's assessment is based on open-source mapping of front-line changes throughout the month.
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