Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukraine

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Hanna DuggalFebruary 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Al Jazeera reports that Russia controls 20% of Ukrainian territory. The "special military operation," announced by Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, began after Russia recognized the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk. In the initial advance, Russian forces occupied approximately 27% of Ukraine, but Ukrainian counteroffensives in the latter half of 2022 reclaimed significant territory. Since 2023, the conflict has become a war of attrition, particularly in the Donbas region, where Russia has made incremental gains, including Soledar, Bakhmut and Avdiivka. The report also highlights the use of drones and attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Kharkiv oblast 40% Moscow 40% Institute for the Study of War 40% Kherson city 40% Crimea Peninsula 50% Kyiv 50% Donbas ×260% Donetsk ×260% Luhansk ×260% Vladimir Putin ×280% Russia ×790% Ukraine ×1195%

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russia-ukraine war 100% russian attacks 80% territorial gains 80% donbas region 70% front line 60% military operation 60% ukraine territory 50% russian forces 50% counteroffensives 40%

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Ukraine

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