Russia Lost Ground in Ukraine in April, a First Since Mid-2023 – AFP Analysis

Ukrainian forces achieved net territorial gains in April 2024, marking their first monthly advance since mid-2023, though the gains were marginal at approximately 0.02% of Ukrainian territory, according to AFP analysis. The development signals a potential shift in momentum after months of Russian advances, though the scale of Ukrainian recovery remains limited relative to overall territorial losses since the February 2022 invasion.

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