Ukraine Russia War Latest: Zelensky Says Kyiv Has Made Significant Battlefield Gains 'Exactly as Planned' The war in Ukraine has seen its share of ebbs and flows, but recent developments suggest a subtle shift in momentum on the battlefield.
Ukrainian forces have recaptured 745 square kilometers of territory in the southeastern Oleksandrivka sector since January, with President Volodymyr Zelensky claiming that the operation is "exactly as planned.
" This assertion belies a more complex reality, one where Ukraine's counteroffensive has not only pushed back Russian forces but also exposed weaknesses in Moscow's strategy.