The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. Over the past few months, Russian forces have slowly expanded the amount of territory they control, mostly in the east of Ukraine, and have continued their barrage of air strikes on Kyiv and other cities.

Analysts believe there is a gray zone between Russia and Ukraine, roughly 3 to 12 miles wide, that isn't under the control of either army. Maps analyst Clement Molin depicted the zone on a map posted to X, showing parts of Russian-controlled territory ...

In the early hours of February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared on Russian state television to announce a “special military operation” against Ukraine. A full-scale invasion of Ukraine came days after the Russian president recognised ...

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This video presents a hypothetical day-by-day map of a full-scale war between Ukraine and Russia, showing how modern warfare might unfold across Eastern Europe. Using animated maps, it visualizes troop movements, air and missile strikes, and key objectives ...

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Last month, Ukraine managed to liberate more land than Russia seized – the first time Moscow suffered a net loss of territory since Ukraine’s 2024 Kursk incursion.

At least seven people were killed and dozens were wounded in a drone and missile assault, days after President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the war could end soon.