Russian Forces Seize 84 Sq Km in June as Net Gain May Turn Negative Again
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jul 1
Russian Forces Seize 84 Sq Km in June as Net Gain May Turn Negative Again
2 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jul 1
Summary
DeepState said Russian forces occupied 84 sq km of Ukrainian territory in June, but Ukrainian countergains could leave Moscow with a small net territorial loss for a second straight month.
A 4.4% rise in Russian assault actions did not translate into faster progress, with analysts saying commanders increasingly sent single soldiers into attacks that changed the pattern of fighting.
Russian troops made some gains in the second half of June near the Kostiantynivka front, the state border and Huliaipole, slightly improving their position from May.
May had already marked Russia's slowest monthly advance in three years at 14 sq km, and DeepState said July could bring Ukrainian advances on one front as a possible turning point looms.