Russian territorial gains in Ukraine nearly zero in May 2026 (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Russian territorial gains in Ukraine in May 2026: only 14 km², lowest since autumn 2023.
• Russian casualties: approx. 34,000 killed/wounded (1,100/day); assaults up 37.5% to 7,000.
• Causes: drone saturation, qualitative decline of Russian assaults, structural issues.

"Russian forces gained only 14 km² of Ukrainian territory in May 2026, the smallest monthly gain since autumn 2023, while suffering approximately 34,000 casualties. Despite a 37.5% increase in assaults, the advance stalled due to drone saturation and deteriorating assault quality. Structural factors suggest the trend is unlikely to reverse."