In January, Russia occupied almost half as much Ukrainian territory as at the end of 2025 - DeepState
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In January, the enemy occupied 245 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, which is almost half as much as in December. The activity of assault operations decreased by only 4%.

In January, the enemy occupied 245 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory - almost half as much as in December or November last year. This was reported by the analytical channel DeepState, informs UNN.
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It is noted that the unexpected fact was the percentage decrease in the activity of assault operations - only 4% less than in December, although most military personnel say that January is still relatively less tense than last month.
33% of all assaults fall on the Pokrovsky section, the main enemy attack is there. Huliaipilsky rose to second place, with 21% of all attacks. The increase in assaults grew by 1.75 times. Immediately after them are the Kostiantynivsky (12%), Lymansky (8%) and Oleksandrivsky (8%) sections
They add that the Sloviansky section became the negative record holder, where 3% of assaults account for almost 20% of territorial losses.
Recall
According to Bloomberg, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin faces a "narrowing window" to reach a peace deal in Ukraine as Russia struggles with a growing budget deficit to finance its war.