Event Brief
Ukraine recaptures more territory than it loses in May
Filed: Jun 03, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: ISW data says Ukraine gained more territory than Russia in May for a second month.
WHO: Institute for the Study of War (ISW)
WHAT: ISW found Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May.
WHEN: Jun 03, 2026 at 3:31 PM ET
WHERE: Eastern Ukraine
WHY: Successful tactical counterattacks and increased long-range missile and drone strikes in Russian territory slowed Russia’s advance.
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