Russian Advances pick Up Pace in Eastern Ukraine

Diplomatic talks are restarting, but don’t mistake that for a ceasefire. Russia continues too make gains on the ground in southern and eastern ukraine, battling along a 1,000-kilometer front. After a slight slowdown in September and October, Russian territorial gains have increased again as early November. This follows a meaningful surge earlier in the summer.

Currently, Russia is advancing at a rate of 15 to 20 square kilometers per day. While this seems small compared to Ukraine’s overall size, it’s a clear increase in a war defined by attrition. The fighting isn’t limited to a single location; eight urban battles are happening simultaneously. Since January 2025, Russian forces have conquered 3…