Russia had no territorial gains in Ukraine in March.
During March, Russia did not gain any new territory in Ukraine. This is the first time since September 2023 that Russia retreated. Ukrainian forces were resisting Russian advances.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and AFP reported that Russia’s advances in Ukraine stopped in March. Ukrainian forces were successfully pushing back against Russian attacks. Russian forces even lost ground in some areas. There were also many drone attacks by Russia, causing casualties and disrupting oil exports. This situation indicates a shift in the war’s direction.
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Highlights
No Russian Gains in March
The Institute for the Study of War reported that Russia did not gain any new territory in Ukraine during March.
First Retreat Since September
Russian forces retreated in some areas for the first time since September 2023.
Ukrainian Counter-Offensives Key
Ukrainian counter-offensives are slowing Russian advances.
Record Drone Attacks by Russia
Russia launched a record number of drone attacks in March.
Ukraine Regains Territory
Ukrainian forces regained territory during March, despite Russian attacks.
Perspectives
- Russia did not gain any new territory in Ukraine during March.
- This is the first time since September 2023 that Russia retreated in some areas.
- Ukrainian forces are making territorial gains.
- Russian forces launched a record number of drone attacks in March.
A (France24, Le Monde, RFI) sees this as a significant setback for Russia and a shift in battlefield dynamics.
France24, Le Monde, RFI
B (NU.nl, ORF News, New) frames it as a continuation of the conflict with ongoing Ukrainian resistance and Russian shelling.
NU.nl, ORF News, New