Ukrainian servicemen operate a Soviet-made T-72 tank in the Sumy region, near the border with Russia, on Aug. 12, 2024. Roman Pilipey/AFP via Getty Images
Ukraine’s armed forces have recaptured more than 230 square miles of territory in 2026, the country’s top military commander has said, following reports that Kyiv is maintaining momentum in its war with Russia.
Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a June 8 post on Telegram that the Ukrainian military had regained almost 40 square miles in the month of May.
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