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Russia's Winter Offensive Fails: Ukraine Reclaims 257 km²

3/4/2026

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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Russia's winter 2025–2026 missile and drone campaign against Ukraine failed to meet its strategic goals.
Russia damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure but did not split the power grid or halt Ukraine's defense production, which rose during the campaign.
Ukrainian forces reclaimed about 257 km² since January, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed 460 km².

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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Russia's winter 2025–2026 missile and drone campaign against Ukraine failed to meet its strategic goals.
Russia damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure but did not split the power grid or halt Ukraine's defense production, which rose during the campaign.
Ukrainian forces reclaimed about 257 km² since January, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed 460 km².