In July, Russian troops occupied 36 square kilometers more than the Defense Forces recaptured, but there is a nuance - DeepState
Kyiv • UNN
DeepState analysts reported that the net increase in enemy-occupied territory in July amounted to 36 square kilometers. The Russians' goal of occupying the entire Donetsk region by 2026 is unrealistic; at the current pace, they will have no chance even by 2027.
In July, Russian troops occupied more Ukrainian territory than the Defense Forces were able to reclaim, with the increase in occupation forces amounting to 36 square kilometers. This is reported by the analytical project DeepState, informs UNN.
Details
At the same time, analysts point out that the data for May-July have been changed, as the successes of the Defense Forces are shown with a delay.
In July, we reduced the area of occupied territories by 52 square kilometers. 25 square kilometers fall in May and 27 square kilometers in June. Thus, the net increase of the enemy in July may amount to 88 square kilometers. However, in July there were further successes of the Defense Forces, which are significantly smaller than previous ones, but they were
According to DeepState, there is success on two more sections of at least 49 and 83 square kilometers.
"The worst remains near Rodynske, Kostiantynivka, along the DKU and in the direction of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. It is in these places that the enemy has minor but successes. ... The task of the katsaps to occupy the entire Donetsk region in 2026 is unrealistic. At the current pace, even in 2027 they will have no chance. The question remains whether there will be any mobilization in the Russian Federation in the fall at all, as well as the involvement of the North Korean carrot," the analysts summarize.
Reminder
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in July the Russian occupation forces suffered record losses in manpower since the beginning of 2026 - 42,860 people.