Russian forces control nearly 80% of the Donetsk Oblast, but their advance has slowed sharply, as Moscow’s goals remain detached from battlefield realities.

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on August 23, 2026.

Russian forces control nearly 80% of the Donetsk Oblast, but their advance has slowed sharply, as Moscow’s goals remain detached from battlefield realities.