Kiev announces the recapture of 400 km² in the south of the front: eight settlements re-entered under Ukrainian control

The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, General Oleksandr Syrski, announced that Ukraine has regained control over approximately 400 square kilometers of territory, including eight settlements, starting from the end of January. The details regarding how much of this territory was occupied by Russian troops or was in gray areas, uncontrolled by either side, were not specified.

The front line in Ukraine is becoming increasingly confusing, with thousands of drones operating on both sides, forcing soldiers to take cover.

The recovered territory is located in the Dnipropetrovsk province, where Russian troops have recently advanced from the east.

Ukraine wants to show its supporters, including American President Donald Trump, that it can continue its resistance, despite pressures to accept peace negotiations with Russia that would involve territorial concessions.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised the Ukrainian progress, highlighting the effectiveness of Kyiv's resistance.