Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Ukraine Conflict: Russia's Advance Slows in September
In September, Russia's advance into Ukraine slowed down.
They captured less land than in the previous month.
However, Ukraine's military has been reclaiming some territory daily.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commemorated Defenders' Day.
The Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief reported gains.
Russia claimed significant gains in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions since the start of the year.
Despite the slowed advance, the conflict continues with both sides making claims about territory.
Russia's advance slowed in September, capturing 259 square kilometers.
Ukraine's army has regained 2.2 square kilometers of territory.
President Zelenskyy honored Defenders’ Day.
Russia claims to have gained over 3,308 square kilometers in Donetsk since January.
The Ukrainian general says Russia is using small assault groups.
- Who
- Russia and Ukraine
- What
- Conflict over territory in Ukraine
- When
- September
- Where
- Ukraine, specifically Donetsk and Luhansk regions
- Why
- Ongoing conflict between the two countries
- Territory Gained by Russia in September
- 259 square kilometers
- Territory Regained by Ukraine (Daily)
- 2.2 square kilometers
- Ukraine's President
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Ukraine Commander-in-Chief
- General Oleksandr Syrskyi
- Total Territory Russia Claimed to Gain (Donetsk since Jan)
- 3,308 square kilometers