Russia Seizes More Land in Ukraine Conflict

Ukraine retook 8 settlements near Dnipropetrovsk border with Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.
Oleksandr Syrskyi said elite troops recaptured 400+ sq km since late January.
Ukraine's airborne forces launched offensive to disrupt Russia's advance.
Ukrainian forces reported Russian attacks near Ternove and Vyshneve.
Kyrylo Budanov noted stalled U.S.-brokered peace talks and strained diplomacy.
ISW reported Russia seized 572 sq km including 19 settlements since 2026 started.
Russia's June 2025 push from Donetsk into Dnipropetrovsk showed regional advances.
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