Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine are slowing and hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed. As Kyiv seizes the upper hand, Alex Croft looks at the data that shows why Moscow is struggling

The number includes 1,140 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Russia reports 1.4 million casualties and a stalled offensive in Ukraine. Capture of Kostyantynivka by December 31, 2026 at 85% YES.

Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine are slowing and hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed. As Kyiv seizes the upper hand, Alex Croft looks at the data that shows why…

Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far the Russian president’s response has been to keep attacking, including with deadly ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv.