Ukraine Regains 161 Square Miles — Significant Setback for Russia - video Dailymotion

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On June 16, 2026, The Economist reported that Ukrainian armed forces reclaimed roughly 161 square miles in the last month, signifying a notable surge in their counteroffensive efforts. Analysis from ISW indicates that during the same period, Russia experienced a net loss of 57 square miles. Additionally, Ukraine's drone operations targeting Russian oil facilities have impaired or obliterated around 20 percent of Russia's refining capabilities since early 2024. In April 2026, Ukrainian forces executed at least 21 attacks on Russian oil refineries, export terminals, vessels, and pipeline pumping stations — marking the highest monthly figure since December — which has led to refinery production dropping to its lowest level in over 16 years.

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00:00Russia is losing ground in Ukraine at a pace that hasn't been seen in years.

00:04According to The Economist, Ukrainian forces recaptured approximately 161 square miles in

00:10the past 30 days alone. That is enormous, roughly the area of greater Washington, D.C.,

00:17taken back in a single month. ISW data confirms that Russia suffered a net loss of 57 square

00:23miles in the same period. Meanwhile, Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian oil infrastructure

00:29is doing serious economic damage. April 2026 saw 21 strikes on Russian refineries,

00:36export terminals, and ships, the highest monthly total since December. Those attacks cut Russian

00:42refinery output to its lowest level in over 16 years. Russia has now lost approximately 20 percent

00:49of its refining capacity since Ukraine began targeting energy infrastructure in early 2024.

00:55Moscow's ability to fund the war is being systematically destroyed from above.

Ukraine Regains 161 Square Miles — Significant Setback for Russia

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