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Russia's Ukraine Occupation Declines Despite Recent Gains

8/31/2025

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As of August 26, 2025, Russia occupies 44,808 square miles of Ukraine, representing 19% of the country.
From July 29 to August 26, Russian territorial gains decreased by 24%, totaling 180 square miles.
In the last week, Russia's gains increased by 92%, reaching 48 square miles.
Russian forces captured two villages in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time.

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Story summary

As of August 26, 2025, Russia occupies 44,808 square miles of Ukraine, representing 19% of the country.
From July 29 to August 26, Russian territorial gains decreased by 24%, totaling 180 square miles.
In the last week, Russia's gains increased by 92%, reaching 48 square miles.
Russian forces captured two villages in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time.