Russia is projected to surpass the grim milestone of one million soldiers killed or wounded in action within the coming weeks amid a mounting summer offensive in Ukraine.
Despite continuing peace talks, Moscow has intensified its offensive action on the eastern front in Donbas and along the northern border in the Sumy region, capturing more territory in May than in any month since the end of 2024.
Russian forces are now taking an average of 14 sq km per day, twice as much as in April, according to Ukraine’s Deep State website, which monitors frontline movements.
