Russia’s Advance Collapses in Ukraine, ‘40,000’ Troops Killed in June
Ukraine’s long-range strikes have hit targets in Russia as observers estimate that 1.4 million Russian soldiers have been killed since the war began.
Slow Capture of Donetsk Region
Russia’s armed forces are aiming to capture the remaining 20 percent of Ukraine’s partially occupied eastern Donetsk region by the end of the year, but have failed to meet 14 previous deadlines.
Estimated Casualties and Rate of Advance
According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia has lost an estimated 1.4 million soldiers since the war began, with 39,490 casualties in June alone. The current rate of advance is just 1.03 sq km (0.39 sq miles) a day this year, compared to 16.6 sq km (6.4 sq miles) a day in the first six months of 2025.
Zelenskyy’s Response
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that if Russian President Vladimir Putin sends another million soldiers to Ukraine, they should consider the catastrophic casualties they will face.
