The Russian war in Ukraine enters its 115th week, we track where the fighting is
happening and provide you with all latest available data and statistics.
After more then 2 years Russian and Ukrainian troops are still fighting in the
Donbass Region, Kharkov Region and in the south of Ukraine.
After a successful offensive in Kharkov and Kherson, Ukrainian troops were able
to push Russian troops out of large parts occupied in Russia's initial push
beginning in February 2022.
In the following year, 2023, Russian troops, primarily from the Mercenary Group
Wagner managed to capture the important towns of Soledar and Bakhmut after
month long battles. A few weeks later, Ukraine started it's second offensive,
boosted by weapon deliveries from the West. The offensive focused on regaining
the southern cities of Melitopol, Tokmak and to reach Crimea. After heavy losses
the offensive stalled and had to be called failed.
Russian troops then began to advance on the important stronghold of Avdiivka.
In February 2024 Russian troops gained control of the city and since then been
on a ongoing offensive in the Donbass.
Since beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war 10.800 civilians have died and
20.556 civilians got injured. This data is provided by the United Nations, who has
counted losses till March 2023.
From the beginning of the invasion on, Western nation have supported Ukraine
with financial and military support. The United States of America have donated
the most aid to Ukraine, supporting the country in it's on going struggle.
Down below you can see the top donor to Ukraine.
Due to the heavy fights in the country millions of people have left the country
to bordering nations. Down below you see a graphic about all recorded
border crossings.
In recent years NATO has further expanded to the east, much on the anger
of Russia. Moscow claims it's being threatened by NATO expansion.
Ukraine joining the military alliance is unacceptable for Russia, and one of
the main reasons for Russian intervention, according to the Kremlin.
Down below you can see the expansion of NATO in recent decades.
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