Putin susține că a cucerit 6.500 de kilometri pătrați de teritoriu ucrainean în 2026. Numărul real este de 45 de ori mai mic

Vladimir Putin claims the Russian army has captured 6,500 square kilometers in Ukraine, but the Institute for the Study of War reports only 144.51 square kilometers gained. Russian forces have faced significant territorial losses in several months. Experts suggest Putin's statements do not reflect the actual situation on the battlefield and are exaggerated. The Russian military has suffered substantial casualties, with estimates of around 1.4 million losses since the war began, including at least 450,000 deaths. Monthly losses in early 2026 reached 30,000-34,000 soldiers, with September seeing over 50,000 losses.