Ukraine recaptures more territory than it loses along front line in May, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian forces recaptured more territory than they lost in May, totaling over 600 square kilometers gained since the start of 2026. Despite heavy fighting in the east, Ukraine maintains the initiative in specific sectors.
Why it matters
Updates on territorial gains and losses are critical for assessing the ongoing trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Prefer on Google by Kateryna Hodunova, The Kyiv Independent news desk Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's armed forces, photographed while giving an address to the Strategic Dialogue of the NATO Military Committee on Jan. 24, 2026. (Oleksandr Syrskyi / Facebook) Editor s note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Ukrainian forces recaptured nearly 100 square kilometers more territory than they lost in May and more than 600 square kilometers since the start of 2026.
The source is a Ukrainian outlet, which naturally focuses on official Ukrainian military reporting and perspectives.
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