Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv’s forces make huge gains on battlefield ahead of Geneva peace talks
Ukraine makes major battlefield advance after Russia loses Starlink access
- Ukrainian soldiers have made significant battlefield gains on the eastern frontlines, recapturing 78 square miles from Russian troops between Wednesday and Sunday.
- These advances are linked to Russian forces losing access to the Starlink satellite internet service.
- The Institute for the Study of War reported that the territory retaken by Ukraine equals all Russian gains made throughout December.
- This represents the most land regained by Kyiv's forces in such a short period since the June 2023 counteroffensive, reversing weeks of Russian advances east of Zaporizhzhia.
- The gains come ahead of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva, where discussions are expected to focus on land, with Russia demanding Ukraine cede the remaining 20% of eastern Donetsk.
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