Ukraine Claims to Have Neutralized Russia’s Gains Since March in Major Military Shift

Ukraine claims to have erased Russia's battlefield gains since March, as tensions rise with NATO and global powers react to drone attacks.

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September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — A new analysis from the Institute for the Study of War suggests that Ukrainian forces have effectively reversed nearly all of Russia’s territorial advances since March 2026, marking a significant shift in the ongoing conflict.

The report highlights that Russian troops have made “near-zero net gains” in the past several months, with Kyiv maintaining firm control over key areas. Meanwhile, Russian military leaders are reportedly pushing for a large-scale mobilization to regain strategic momentum, according to the institute.

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Amid rising tensions, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson narrowly avoided a drone strike near the Ukraine-Poland border during a diplomatic visit. The incident has raised concerns about the expanding reach of Russia’s military operations, with Poland launching air patrols to secure its airspace. NATO also shot down a suspected Russian drone in Lithuania, underscoring the growing security risks across the region.

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