As of the end of April 2024, Russia occupies a total of 17.53% (+0.01%) of Ukraine. This figure includes Crimea and areas of Donetsk and Luhansk occupied before 2022.

This represents a net gain in Russia's favour of approximately 86km² since the end of March.

Ukraine weekly update:

🇷🇺 has continued to expand control around their Ocheretyne salient. They have also advanced to the northeastern edge of Keramik further east.

A wider view of the situation on the Donetsk frontline as of 03/05/2024.

In Donetsk, Ukrainian fortifications are more fragmented compared to the long connected lines seen in Zaporizhzia.

Defensive features like 'dragon's teeth' and anti-vehicle ditches are largely absent, leaving the area more vulnerable to the current Russian offensive pressure.

In Donetsk, Ukrainian fortifications are more fragmented compared to the long connected lines seen in Zaporizhzia.

Defensive features like 'dragon's teeth' and anti-vehicle ditches are largely absent, leaving the area more vulnerable to the current Russian offensive pressure.

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