Russia's advance collapses in Ukraine, '40,000' troops killed in June
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β’Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:57:24 +0000
π° What Happened
Russia's advance in Ukraine has slowed to a near stop, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Russian forces captured far less land this year than last year. In the first half of 2025, they took 2,190 square kilometers. So far this year, they have taken just 622 square kilometers. At the current rate, it would take 14 years to capture the rest of the Donetsk region. Ukraine says about 40,000 Russian troops were killed in June alone.
π The Backstory
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, starting the biggest war in Europe since World War Two. After early losses, Russia shifted to a slow, grinding attack in eastern Ukraine. The war has killed tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides and millions of civilians have fled. Ukraine has used drones and long-range weapons to fight back. Western countries have sent billions of dollars in military aid to help Ukraine defend itself.
π― Why It Matters
Russia's stalled advance could mean the war is shifting. It affects global energy prices, food supplies, and security across Europe and the world.
Russia's advance in Ukraine has slowed to a near stop, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Russian forces captured far less land this year than last year. In the first half of 2025, they took 2,190 square kilometers. So far this year, they have taken just 622 square kilometers. At the current rate, it would take 14 years to capture the rest of the Donetsk region. Ukraine says about 40,000 Russian troops were killed in June alone.
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, starting the biggest war in Europe since World War Two. After early losses, Russia shifted to a slow, grinding attack in eastern Ukraine. The war has killed tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides and millions of civilians have fled. Ukraine has used drones and long-range weapons to fight back. Western countries have sent billions of dollars in military aid to help Ukraine defend itself.
Russia's stalled advance could mean the war is shifting. It affects global energy prices, food supplies, and security across Europe and the world.