"The Russian army has been slowing in its advances since late 2025 because of Kyiv's localized breakthroughs in the south-east of the country. Across the entire frontline, the Russian army seized only 23 sq km in March, losing territory in some areas."
"The ISW attributed the slowdown to Ukrainian counteroffensives, but also to Russia's ban on using Starlink terminals in Ukraine and the Kremlin's efforts to restrict access to Telegram."
"Moscow has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its more than four-year invasion, mostly at night, but in recent weeks has stepped up daytime attacks."
In March, the Russian army recorded only 23 sq km of territorial gains in Ukraine, the smallest since September 2023. This slowdown is attributed to Ukrainian counteroffensives and restrictions on communication tools like Starlink and Telegram. The Russian military's advances have decreased significantly since late 2025, with previous months showing gains of 319 sq km in January and 123 sq km in February. Additionally, Russia has intensified daytime attacks, using over 500 drones and missiles in recent operations, while also losing ground in the southern frontline areas.
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