Map Shows Ukraine's September Gains as Russian Casualties Hit 2026 High
Summary
In September, Russia suffered its highest number of casualties this year in the war with Ukraine but did not gain any new territory. Ukraine’s counteroffensive, called Operation Vivaldi, has pushed Russian forces back and helped Ukraine regain some land in the Donetsk region.Key Facts
- Russia had about 46,000 casualties in September, the highest monthly number reported this year.
- The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Russia lost more territory than it gained last month.
- Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi focuses on the Lyman area in Donetsk and has reclaimed at least 56 square miles.
- Since March, Russia has lost nearly 115 square miles of territory in Ukraine.
- Russian troop losses are high while new recruits are not enough to replace them.
- The Kremlin denies plans for a large new military mobilization despite pressure from losses.
- NATO and British intelligence also say Russia’s casualties are increasing, some estimates near half a million since the war started.
- Ukrainian forces use new tactics like drones and robots in their counterattack.
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