Ukraine's Counterattacks Slow Russian Advances

Russian forces lost 116 km² in Ukraine, first decline since 2024 Kursk operation.
Ukrainian counterattacks and drone strikes caused territorial loss.
Russian forces faced coordination and communication challenges.
OSINT project DeepState reported 11.9% less territory occupied than March.
Shift requires planning changes and affects troop morale.
Russian advance rate dropped 80%, described as 'sputtering'.
Despite manpower advantage, offensive momentum has slowed.
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