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Map of theoblasts of Ukraine. Russia had control of Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk (the striped areas) prior to the 2022 invasion.
This page provides information on the most recently known control of localities inUkraine during the ongoingRusso-Ukrainian War, which started in 2014 and escalated with theRussian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It includes all larger localities across the country, as well as some smaller localities close to current or recent lines of contact. It also includes a timeline of changes in territorial control, both of individual settlement captures and changes in the overall area under Russian control.
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherkasy | 272,651 | Cherkasy | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Chyhyryn | 8,664 | Cherkasy | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Horodyshche | 13,304 | Cherkasy | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Kamianka | 11,146 | Cherkasy | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Kaniv | 23,503 | Cherkasy | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Khrystynivka | 10,068 | Uman | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi | 17,474 | Cherkasy | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Monastyryshche | 8,425 | Uman | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Shpola | 16,573 | Zvenyhorodka | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Smila | 66,475 | Cherkasy | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Talne | 13,012 | Zvenyhorodka | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Uman | 82,154 | Uman | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Vatutine | 16,096 | Zvenyhorodka | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Zhashkiv | 13,355 | Uman | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Zolotonosha | 27,458 | Zolotonosha | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Zvenyhorodka | 16,490 | Zvenyhorodka | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakhmach | 17,192 | Nizhyn | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Baturyn | 2,458 | Nizhyn | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Bobrovytsia | 10,742 | Nizhyn | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Borzna | 9,632 | Nizhyn | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Chernihiv[a] | 285,234 | Chernihiv | Ukraine[3][4] | 25 Mar 2022 | SeeSiege of Chernihiv,Chernihiv bombing,Chernihiv breadline attack |
| Horodnia | 11,710 | Chernihiv | Ukraine[5] | 2 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[6]Recaptured by  Ukraine on 2 April 2022. |
| Ichnia | 10,585 | Pryluky | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Koriukivka | 12,409 | Koriukivka | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 25 February 2022.[citation needed] Recaptured by Ukraine on 4 April 2022. |
| Kozelets | 7,646 | Chernihiv | Ukraine[7] | 29 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 3 March 2022.[citation needed] Recaptured by Ukraine on 31 March 2022.[citation needed] |
| Mena | 11,096 | Koriukivka | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Mykhailo-Kotsiubynske | 2,851 | Chernihiv | Ukraine[8] | 2 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 28 February 2022.[9] Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 April 2022.[9] |
| Nizhyn | 66,983 | Nizhyn | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Nosivka | 13,120 | Nizhyn | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Nova Basan | 2,929 | Nizhyn | Ukraine[4][10] | 31 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 28 February 2022.[11] Recaptured by Ukraine on 31 March 2022.[12][13] |
| Novhorod-Siverskyi | 12,647 | Novhorod-Siverskyi | Ukraine[14] | 11 Mar 2022 | |
| Novyi Bykiv | 2,024 | Nizhyn | Ukraine[5] | 2 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 25 February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 31 March 2022. |
| Oster | 5,655 | Chernihiv | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Pryluky | 52,553 | Pryluky | Ukraine | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Ripky | 6,807 | Chernihiv | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[15] Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 April 2022. |
| Sedniv | 1,063 | Chernihiv | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Semenivka | 7,952 | Novhorod-Siverskyi | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[6] Recaptured by Ukraine on 4 April 2022. |
| Snovsk | 10,825 | Koriukivka | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Sosnytsia | 6,708 | Koriukivka | Ukraine[1][2] | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chernivtsi | 265,471 | Chernivtsi | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Hertsa | 2,108 | Chernivtsi | Ukraine | 2 Jan 2024 | |
| Khotyn | 9,075 | Dnistrovskyi | Ukraine | 2 Jan 2024 | |
| Kitsman | 6,135 | Chernivtsi | Ukraine | 2 Jan 2024 | |
| Novodnistrovsk | 10,590 | Dnistrovskyi | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Novoselytsia | 7,514 | Chernivtsi | Ukraine | 2 Jan 2024 | |
| Sokyriany | 8,652 | Dnistrovskyi | Ukraine | 2 Jan 2024 | |
| Storozhynets | 14,138 | Storozhynets | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Vashkivtsi | 5,312 | Vyzhnytsia | Ukraine | 2 Jan 2024 | |
| Vyzhnytsia | 3,875 | Vyzhnytsia | Ukraine | 2 Jan 2024 | |
| Zastavna | 7,807 | Chernivtsi | Ukraine | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Name | Pop. | Municipality or raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alupka | 8,087 | Yalta Municipality | Russia[16] | 4 Jan 2024 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Alushta | 30,194 | Alushta Municipality | Russia[16] | 4 Jan 2024 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Armiansk | 21,239 | Armiansk Municipality | Russia[16] | 4 Jan 2024 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Bakhchysarai | 26,090 | Bakhchysarai Raion | Russia[16] | 4 Jan 2024 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Bilohirsk | 16,354[b] | Bilohirsk Raion | Russia[16] | 4 Jan 2024 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Kerch | 149,566 | Kerch City | Russia[16] | 24 Feb 2022 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Sevastopol | 509,992 | none[c] | Russia[16] | 24 Feb 2022 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Simferopol | 332,317 | Simferopol City | Russia[16] | 24 Feb 2022 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Yalta | 76,746 | Yalta City | Russia[16] | 24 Feb 2022 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Yevpatoria | 105,719 | Yevpatoria City | Russia[16] | 24 Feb 2022 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2014. |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avdiivka | 31,940 | Pokrovsk | Russia[23][24] | 17 Feb 2024 | SeeBattle of Avdiivka (2017),Battle of Avdiivka (2022–2024) Captured by  Donetsk PR in mid-April 2014.Mostly recaptured by Ukraine on 21 July 2014.Recaptured by Russia on 17 February 2024.[25] |
| Bakhmut | 72,310 | Bakhmut | Russia[26] | 23 May 2023 | SeeBattle of Artemivsk (2014),Battle of Bakhmut (2022-2023) Captured by Donetsk PR in April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 6 July 2014.Recaptured by Russia on 20 May 2023.[27][28] |
| Chasiv Yar | 12,557 | Bakhmut | Russia[29] | 19 May 2024 | SeeBattle of Chasiv Yar Pressured by Russia between 4 April – 17 May 2024.[30]Contested by Russia since 17 May 2024.[31]Captured by Russia on 7 August 2025.[29] |
| Debaltseve | 24,316 | Horlivka | Russia | 20 Feb 2015 | SeeBattle of Debaltseve (2015) Captured by Donetsk PR in mid-April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 29 July 2014.Recaptured by Donetsk PR on 18 February 2015. |
| Dobropillia | 28,170 | Pokrovsk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Donetsk | 905,364 | Donetsk | Russia[32] | 22 Feb 2022 | SeeMarch 2022 Donetsk attack Captured by Donetsk PR on 7 April 2014. |
| Druzhkivka | 55,088 | Kramatorsk | Ukraine[33] | 4 May 2022 | |
| Hirnyk | 10,357 | Pokrovsk | Russia[34] | 27 Oct 2024 | Claimed contested by Russian sources starting 18 September 2024.[35] Confirmed contested by Russia between around 26 September – 26 October 2024.[36]Captured by Russia on 27 October 2024.[34] |
| Horlivka | 241,106 | Horlivka | Russia[37] | 9 Mar 2022 | SeeBattle of Horlivka (2014) Captured by Donetsk PR in mid-April 2014. |
| Ilovaisk | 17,620 | Donetsk | Russia | 20 Feb 2015 | SeeBattle of Ilovaisk (2014) Captured by Donetsk PR in mid-April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 19 August 2014.Recaptured by Donetsk PR on 1 September 2014. |
| Kostiantynivka | 68,792 | Kramatorsk | Ukraine[38][39] | 10 Mar 2022 | Captured byDonetsk PR in mid-April 2014. Recaptured by Ukraine on 7 July 2014. |
| Kramatorsk | 150,084 | Kramatorsk | Ukraine[33] | 4 May 2022 | SeeBattle of Kramatorsk (2014),Kramatorsk railway station attack Captured by Donetsk PR on 12 April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 5 July 2014. |
| Krasnohorivka | 14,917 | Pokrovsk | Russia[40][21] | 10 Sep 2024 | SeeBattle of Krasnohorivka Contested by Russia between 8 April – 8 September 2024.[41]Captured by Russia on 9 September 2024.[40] |
| Kurakhove | 18,220 | Pokrovsk | Russia[42] | 26 Dec 2024 | SeeBattle of Kurakhove Pressured by Russia between around 3–28 October 2024.[21]Contested by Russia between 29 October – 24 December 2024.[43]Likely captured by Russia on 25 December 2024.[42] |
| Lyman | 20,469 | Kramatorsk | Ukraine[44][45] | 1 Oct 2022 | SeeBattle of Krasnyi Lyman (2014),Battle of Lyman (September–October 2022) Captured by Donetsk PR in mid-April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 5 June 2014.Recaptured by Russia/DPR on 27 May 2022.[46][47][48][49]Recaptured by Ukraine on 1 October 2022.[44][45][50] |
| Makiivka | 340,337 | Donetsk | Russia[37] | 9 Mar 2022 | Captured byDonetsk PR on 13 April 2014. |
| Marinka | 10,722 | Pokrovsk | Russia[51] | 25 Dec 2023 | SeeBattle of Marinka (2015),Battle of Marinka (2022–2023) Captured by Donetsk PR in mid-April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 5 August 2014.Contested by Russia between around spring 2022 and 24 December 2023.[52][53]Recaptured by Russia on 24–25 December 2023.[54][51] |
| Mariupol[a] | 431,859 | Mariupol | Russia[55] | 17 May 2022 | SeeBattle of Mariupol (2014),2014 offensive,2015 attack,Siege of Mariupol,Hospital airstrike,Theatre airstrike Partially captured by Donetsk PR on 9 May 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 13 June 2014Recaptured by Russia/DPR on 16 May 2022.[55] |
| Myrnohrad | 46,098 | Pokrovsk | Contested[56] | 25 Oct 2025 | Pressured by Russia since around 29 August 2024.[57] Contested by Russia since around 25 October 2025.[56] |
| Novoazovsk | 11,104 | Kalmiuske | Russia | 28 Aug 2014 | SeeBattle of Novoazovsk (2014) Captured by Donetsk PR in mid-April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine in June 2014. |
| Novohrodivka | 14,037 | Pokrovsk | Russia[58][59] | 27 Aug 2024 | Pressured by Russia between around 14–21 August 2024.[60][61] [62] Contested by Russia between around 22–26 August 2024.[63][64]Captured by Russia around 27 August 2024.[58][59][65][66] |
| Pokrovsk | 61,161 | Pokrovsk | Contested[56] | 25 Oct 2025 | SeePokrovsk offensive Subject to repeated rocket attacks since late May 2022. |
| Rodynske | 9,850 | Pokrovsk | Contested[56] | 25 Oct 2025 | Contested by Russia since around 25 October 2025.[56] |
| Selydove | 21,916 | Pokrovsk | Russia[34] | 30 Oct 2024 | SeePokrovsk offensive § Battle for Selydove Contested by Russia between around 28 August – 5 September 2024.[67][57][68]Likely recaptured by Ukraine around 6 September 2024.[69]Contested by Russia between around 27 September – late October 2024.[70]Claimed captured by Russian sources on 27 October 2024.[71]Claimed captured by Russia on 29 October 2024.[72]Confirmed captured by Russia on 30 October 2024.[34] |
| Siversk | 11,068 | Kramatorsk | Ukraine[73] | 25 May 2022 | |
| Sloviansk | 106,972 | Kramatorsk | Ukraine[33] | 4 May 2022 | SeeMurder of Pentecostals in Sloviansk (2014),Siege of Sloviansk Captured by Donetsk PR in mid-April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 5 July 2014. |
| Soledar | 10,692 | Bakhmut | Russia[74] | 16 Jan 2023 | SeeBattle of Soledar Captured by Donetsk PR in April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine in July 2014.Recaptured by Russia 16 January 2023. |
| Svitlodarsk | 11,281 | Bakhmut | Russia[75][76] | 24 May 2022 | Captured by Russia/DPR on 24 May 2022.[75][76] |
| Toretsk | 30,914 | Bakhmut | Russia[77] | 7 Aug 2025 | SeeBattle of Toretsk Pressured by Russia between around 5 July – 21 August 2024.[78]Contested by Russia since around 22 August 2024.[79][63]Captured by Russia on 7 August 2025.[77] |
| Ukrainsk | 10,655 | Pokrovsk | Russia[80] | 17 Sep 2024 | Pressured by Russia between around 29 August – 5 September 2024.[57] Claimed contested by Russian sources starting 29 August 2024.[57]Contested by Russia between around 6–16 September.[81] Confirmed with geolocated footage to be contested by 11 September.[82]Captured by Russia on 17 September 2024.[80] |
| Volnovakha[a] | 21,441 | Volnovakha | Russia[83] | 11 Mar 2022 | SeeVolnovakha bus attack (2015),Battle of Volnovakha Captured by Donetsk PR on 11 March 2022. |
| Vuhledar | 14,144 | Volnovakha | Russia[84] | 1 Oct 2024 | SeeBattle of Vuhledar Captured by Russia on 1 October 2024.[84] |
| Yenakiieve | 77,053 | Horlivka | Russia[85] | 24 Jun 2015 | Captured byDonetsk PR on 13 April 2014. |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burshtyn | 14,866 | Ivano-Frankivsk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Dolyna | 20,641 | Kalush | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Ivano-Frankivsk | 237,855 | Ivano-Frankivsk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeOngoing missile strikes |
| Kalush | 65,814 | Kalush | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Kolomyia | 61,140 | Kolomiya | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Nadvirna | 22,545 | Nadvirna | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balakliia | 26,921 | Izium | Ukraine | 8 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia on 3 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 8 September 2022. |
| Barvinkove | 8,110 | Izium | Ukraine[86] | 30 Apr 2022 | |
| Berestove [uk] | 230 | Kupiansk | Russia[34] | 15 Nov 2024 | Pressured by Russia between around 16–17 May 2024.[87] Contested by Russia between around 18 May – 14 November 2024.[88]Claimed by Russian sources between around 26–28 May 2024.[89][90]Confirmed captured by Russia on 15 November 2024.[34] |
| Bohodukhiv | 15,797 | Bohodukhiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Bohuslavka | 1330 | Izium | Ukraine[91] | 5 Oct 2022 | |
| Borivska Andriyivka | 163 | Izium | Ukraine[91] | 5 Oct 2022 | |
| Borova | 5,174 | Izium | Ukraine | 3 Oct 2022 | Captured by Russia on 14 April 2022.[92] Recaptured by Ukraine on 3 October 2022. |
| Borshchivka | 3,139 | Izium | Ukraine[93] | 9 Sep 2022 | |
| Borysivka | 533 | Kharkiv | Russia[94] | 10 May 2024 | Recaptured by Russia on 10 May 2024.[94] |
| Buhaivka [uk] | 1 | Kharkiv | Ukraine | 12 May 2024 | |
| Buhruvatka [uk] | 12 | Chuhuiv | Russia[95] | 14 May 2024 | Pressured and contested by Russia between 12–14 May 2024.[96] Recaptured by Russia on 14 May 2024.[95] |
| Cherkaski Tyshky | 1,165 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[97] | 10 May 2022 | |
| Chkalovske | 3,730 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine[98] | 9 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia on 16 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 6 September 2022. |
| Chuhuiv | 31,535 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine[99] | 7 Mar 2022 | SeeChuhuiv air base attack Captured by Russia on 25 February 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine on 7 March 2022. |
| Derhachi | 17,433 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[100] | 6 Apr 2022 | |
| Dovhenke | 850 | Izium | Ukraine[101] | 22 Aug 2022 | SeeSloviansk offensive |
| Dvorichna | 3,387 | Kupiansk | Russia[34] | 30 Nov 2024 | Captured by Russia on 14 April 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 11 September 2022.Contested by Russia since around 30 November 2024.[34]Claimed recaptured by Russian sources on 15 December 2024.[102]Confirmed recaptured by Russia by 28 January 2025.[103] |
| Dvorichne | 326 | Kupiansk | Russia[104] | 31 Dec 2023 | Captured by Russia in February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine 11 September 2022.[105]Contested between 2022–2023.[106] Recaptured by Russia on 10 February 2023.[107] |
| Fyholivka | 104 | Kupiansk | Russia[108] | 6 Feb 2025 | Recaptured by Russia on 6 February 2025.[108] |
| Ivanivka [uk] | 135 | Kupiansk | Russia[109] | 9 Jun 2024 | Pressured by Russia on 23 May 2024.[110] Contested by Russia between around 24–25 May 2024.[111][89]Recaptured by Russia between around 25 May – 6 June 2024.[112][113][34][109] |
| Izium | 45,884 | Izium | Ukraine[114] | 10 Sep 2022 | SeeBattle of Izium,Izium mass graves Captured by Russia on 27 March 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine by 10 September 2022.[114] |
| Hatyshche | 509 | Chuhuiv | Russia[96] | 12 May 2024 | Recaptured by Russia between around 10–11 May 2024.[94][115][96] |
| Hlyboke | 1,203 | Kharkiv | Contested[113][116] | 18 Jun 2024 | Recaptured by Russia between 11–13 May 2024.[115][117] Pressured by Ukraine between around 7–16 June 2024.[118]Contested by Ukraine since around 16 June 2024.[119][116][113] |
| Holubivka | 26 | Kupiansk | Russia[120] | 25 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia before 25 July 2025.[120] Captured by Russia on 25 July 2025.[120] |
| Hoptivka | 999 | Kharkiv | Ukraine? | 12 May 2024 | |
| Horobivka | 263 | Kupiansk | Russia | 31 Dec 2023 | Captured by Russia in February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine by 24 September 2022.[121]Again recaptured by Russia by 18 October 2022.[122] |
| Hrushivka | 1,277 | Kupiansk | Ukraine[93] | 8 Sep 2022 | |
| Hrianykivka | 607 | Kupiansk | Russia | 30 Dec 2023 | |
| Husarivka | 1,352 | Izium | Ukraine[123] | 27 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 26/27 March 2022. |
| Izbytske | 37 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 11 May 2024 | [citation needed] |
| Kalynove [uk] | - | Kupiansk | Ukraine | 31 Dec 2023 | [citation needed] |
| Kamianka [uk] | 961 | Kupiansk | Ukraine | 30 Dec 2023 | [citation needed] |
| Kharkiv[a] | 1,433,886 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[124] | 2 Mar 2022 | SeeBattle of Kharkiv,Kharkiv cluster bombing,Dormitories missile strike |
| Khotimlia | 1,351 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 29 Feb 2024 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[125] Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 September[126][127] or 15 September 2022.[125] |
| Kivsharivka | 18,302 | Kupiansk | Ukraine[128] | 28 Sep 2022 | Сaptured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 28 September. |
| Kochetok | 2,968 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 3 May 2022 | |
| Kotliarivka | 255 | Kupiansk | Russia[129] | 5 May 2024 | Pressured by Russia between around 28 January – 1 February 2024.[130][131] Pressured and contested by Russia between 27 April – 4 May 2024.[132]Recaptured by Russia on 4 May 2024.[133][129] |
| Kozacha Lopan | 5,005 | Kharkiv | Ukraine | 11 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia in February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine 11 September 2022. |
| Krasne | 20 | Kharkiv | Russia[94] | 10 May 2024 | Recaptured by Russia on 10 May 2024.[94] |
| Krasne Pershe [uk] | 84 | Kupiansk | Ukraine | 30 Dec 2023 | |
| Krasnohrad | 20,013 | Krasnohrad | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Krokhmalne | 45 | Kupiansk | Russia[134] | 20 Jan 2024 | Recaptured by Russia on 20 January 2024.[134] |
| Kruhliakivka | 1,173 | Kupiansk | Russia[135] | 31 Oct 2024 | Contested by Russia between around 19–30 October 2024.[136][when?] Claimed captured by Russia on 30 October 2024.[137]Confirmed captured by Russia on 31 October 2024.[135] |
| Kudiivka [uk] | 22 | Kharkiv | Ukraine | 12 May 2024 | Claimed pressured by a Russian source since around 10–12 May 2024.[115][138] |
| Kupiansk | 27,169 | Kupiansk | Contested[120] | 25 Jul 2025 | Captured by Russia 27 February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine by 10 September 2022.[114]Contested by Russia between 14–24 November 2024.[139][140][34]Contested by Russia since 25 July 2025.[120] |
| Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi | 8,397 | Kupiansk | Ukraine[141] | 26 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 26 September 2022.[142] |
| Kutuzivka | 1,184 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[143] | 28 Apr 2022 | |
| Kyslivka | 965 | Kupiansk | Russia | 6 May 2024 | Contested by Russia between around 26 April and 6 May 2024.[132][144] Recaptured by Russia around 6 May 2024.[145][146] |
| Lebyazhe | 1,534 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine[147] | 20 Apr 2022 | |
| Liubotyn | 20,376 | Kharkiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Lozova | 54,026 | Lozova | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Lozova [uk] | 64 | Izium | Russia[42] | 26 Dec 2024 | Captured by Russia around 24 December 2024.[42] |
| Lukiantsi | 1,242 | Kharkiv | Russia[148] | 15 May 2024 | Pressured by Russia around 11 May 2024.[115] Contested by Russia around 12 May 2024.[149]Recaptured by Russia on 13 May 2024.[150][148] |
| Lyman Pershyi | 280 | Kupiansk | Russia | 19 Dec 2023 | Captured by Russia in February 2022.[151] Recaptured by Ukraine by 1 October 2022.[152][better source needed]Again recaptured by Russia on 16 February 2023.[153][154][155] |
| Lyptsi | 4,182 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[112] | 25 May 2024 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine 11 September 2022.[104]Pressured by Russia between around 16–25 May 2024.[87][112] |
| Malynivka | 7,500 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine[156] | 5 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia in early 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 5 April 2022. |
| Merefa | 21,421 | Kharkiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Milove [uk] | 508 | Kupiansk | Contested[157] | 12 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia since 12 July 2025.[157] |
| Molodova | 595 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 3 May 2022 | |
| Morokhovets | 44 | Kharkiv | Russia[115] | 11 May 2024 | Recaptured by Russia on 11 May 2024.[115] |
| Novomlynsk [uk] | 16 | Kupiansk | Russia[158] | 31 Jan 2025 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 September 2022.Claimed by Russian sources on 4 June 2023.[159]Recaptured by Russian forces in early January 2025.[158] |
| Ohirtseve [uk] | 234 | Chuhuiv | Russia[115] | 11 May 2024 | Recaptured by Russia around 10 May 2024.[94][115] |
| Oliinykove | 8 | Kharkiv | Russia[115] | 11 May 2024 | Recaptured by Russia on 11 May 2024.[115] |
| Oskil | 3,217 | Izium | Ukraine | 7 Sep 2022 | Captured byDonetsk PR on 5 May 2022.[citation needed] Recaptured by Ukraine on 7 September 2022. |
| Pechenihy | 5,058 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 3 May 2022 | |
| Pervomaiskyi | 28,986 | Lozova | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Petropavlivka | 2,452 | Kupiansk | Contested[160] | 13 Sep 2024 | Contested by Russia since around 12 September 2024.[160] |
| Pishchane | 528 | Kupiansk | Russia[161] | 20 Jul 2024 | Claimed pressured by a Russian source between 16 June – 5 July 2024.[162] Contested by Russia between 6 – 19 July 2024.[163]Captured by Russia on 20 July 2024.[161] |
| Pisky-Radkivski | 2,507 | Izium | Ukraine[164] | 26 Sep 2022 | Captured by |
| Pivdenne | 7,394 | Kharkiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Pletenivka [uk] | 124 | Chuhuiv | Russia[115] | 11 May 2024 | Recaptured by Russia around 10 May 2024.[94][115] |
| Protopopivka | 1,253 | Izium | Ukraine[165] | 4 May 2022 | |
| Prylipka [uk] | 12 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 21 May 2024 | Pressured by Russia since around 21 May 2024.[31][166][167] |
| Pylna | 220 | Kharkiv | Russia[94] | 10 May 2024 | Recaptured by Russia on 10 May 2024.[94] |
| Radkivka [uk] | 39 | Kupiansk | Russia[17] | 23 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia before 23 July 2025.[17] Captured by Russia on 23 July 2025.[17] |
| Rubizhne | 649 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 11 Sep 2022 | Recaptured by Russia 19 May 2022.[168]Ukrainian control claimed by Ukrainian sources as of 17 June 2022[update].Russian forces in control as of 23 August. Recaptured by Ukraine 11 September 2022. |
| Ruska Lozova | 5,016 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[169][170] | 6 May 2022 | |
| Ruski Tyshky | 1,908 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[97] | 10 May 2022 | |
| Savyntsi | 5,266 | Izium | Ukraine[171] | 8 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 8 September 2022. |
| Shevchenkove | 6,724 | Kupiansk | Ukraine | 8 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia 26 February 2022.[172] Recaptured by Ukraine on 7 September 2022.[172] |
| Slatyne | 6,076 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[173] | 9 Apr 2022 | |
| Sotnytskyi Kozachok | 177 | Bohodukhiv | Contested[174] | 4 Jul 2024 | Raided by Russia on 26 June 2024.[175] Raided by Russia and claimed captured on 4 July 2024.[174] |
| Staryi Saltiv | 3,394 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine[176] | 2 May 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 May 2022.[177] |
| Starytsia | 486 | Chuhuiv | Contested[178] | 19 Jun 2024 | Pressured by Russia between 11–14 May 2024.[115] Contested by Russia since 14 May 2024.[148][179][178]Claimed by Russian sources between 15–18 May 2024.[148][180][181] |
| Strilecha | 2,097 | Kharkiv | Russia[94] | 10 May 2024 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[182] Recaptured by Ukraine on 13 September 2022.[182]Recaptured by Russia on 10 May 2024.[94] |
| Stroivka | 31 | Kupiansk | Russia[183] | 29 May 2025 | Contested by Russia since 27 May 2025.[184] Captured by Russia on 29 May 2025.[183] |
| Studenok | 1,440 | Izium | Ukraine[185] | 18 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia on March 2022. Multiple reports said Russian forces withdrew 15 Sep 2022.[186] |
| Synkivka | 389 | Kupiansk | Russia[187] | 7 Sep 2024 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine in the Kharkiv counteroffensive.Contested by Russia between around 28 November 2023 – 5 September 2024.[188]Captured by Russia on 6 September 2024.[187] |
| Tabaivka | 34 | Kupiansk | Russia[189] | 28 Feb 2024 | Recaptured by Russia on 27 January 2024.[190][189] |
| Tavilzhanka | 1,924 | Kupiansk | Russia[191] | 22 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia.[192][self-published source?] |
| Ternova | 907 | Kharkiv | Ukraine | 13 May 2024 | |
| Tymkivka [ru]† | N/A | Kupiansk | Ukraine | 11 Jun 2024 | Claimed by Russian sources on 11 June 2024.[193] |
| Tokarivka | 16 | Kharkiv | Ukraine | 12 May 2024 | |
| Topoli (rural settlement) | 261 | Kupiansk | Russia[194] | 23 Mar 2025 | Captured by Russia in February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on about 11 September 2022.[195] Demined by 7 September 2023.[196]Recaptured by Russia on 23 March 2025.[194] |
| Topoli (village) | 860 | Kupiansk | Russia | 8 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 25 February 2022. |
| Tsyrkuny | 6,310 | Kharkiv | Ukraine[197] | 7 May 2022 | |
| Tykhe | 163 | Chuhuiv | Contested[198] | 19 Jun 2024 | Recaptured by Russia around 11 May 2024.[115][96][111][dubious –discuss] Recaptured by Ukraine around 18 June 2024.[178][dubious –discuss]Contested by Russia since around 12 January 2025.[198] |
| Udy | 1,677 | Bohodukhiv | Ukraine[104] | 11 Sep 2022 | Russia advanced in the settlement on 28 August.[199] Recaptured by Ukraine on 11 September 2022. |
| Valky | 8,721 | Bohodukhiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Velykyi Burluk | 3,656 | Kupiansk | Ukraine[126] | 11 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[200][201] Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 September 2022. |
| Verbivka | 3,515 | Izium | Ukraine[202] | 7 Sep 2022 | |
| Vilshana | 1,500 | Kupiansk | Russia | 1 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 1 March 2022.[203][self-published source?] |
| Vovchansk | 17,747 | Chuhuiv | Contested[96] | 12 May 2024 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[204] Recaptured by Ukraine on 11 September 2022.[104][205]Pressured by Russia on 11 May 2024.[115]Contested by Russia since 12 May 2024.[96] |
| Vovchanski Khutory | 1,340 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 18 May 2024 | Claimed shared control by Russian sources since around 17 May 2024.[206][181] |
| Yakovenkove | 1,123 | Izium | Ukraine[98] | 8 Sep 2022 | Recaptured by Ukraine on 7 September 2022. |
| Zapadne | 345 | Kupiansk | Russia[207] | 6 Feb 2025 | Claimed recaptured by Russia on 22 January 2025.[208] Confirmed recaptured by Russia on 5 February 2025.[207] |
| Zmiiv | 14,071 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Zolochiv | 7,926 | Bohodukhiv | Ukraine[209] | 10 Apr 2022 | |
| Zybyne | 115 | Chuhuiv | Ukraine | 18 May 2024 | Claimed pressured and contested by Russian sources between 12–18 May 2024.[210][211][181] Claimed by Russian sources on 17 May 2024.[206] |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkhanhelske | 1,769 | Beryslav | Ukraine[212] | 3 Oct 2022 | Captured by Russia in March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 October 2022. |
| Beryslav | 12,123 | Beryslav | Ukraine[213] | 30 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 27 February 2022.[citation needed] Recaptured by Ukraine in November 2022.[214] |
| Bilohrudove | 275 | Skadovsk | Russia[215] | 20 May 2024 | Contested by Ukraine between around 30 November – 3 December 2023.[216] |
| Blahodatne | 1,008 | Kherson | Ukraine[217][unreliable source?] | 14 Sep 2022 | Controlled by Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian military journalist.[218] |
| Borozenske | 2,021 | Beryslav | Ukraine[21] | 10 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 November 2022. |
| Chaplynka | 9,539 | Kakhovka | Russia[219] | 27 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. |
| Chornobaivka | 9,275 | Kherson | Ukraine[220] | 27 Mar 2022 | See2022 Chornobaivka attacks Captured by Russia on 27 February 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine on 11 November. |
| Chulakivka | 3,087 | Skadovsk | Russia[221] | 15 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 15 March 2022. |
| Davydiv Brid | 1,223 | Beryslav | Ukraine[91] | 4 Oct 2022 | SeeBattle of Davydiv Brid Captured by Russia in March 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine on 4 October 2022. |
| Dudchany | 2,102 | Beryslav | Ukraine[222][223] | 4 Oct 2022 | |
| Havrylivka | 1,487 | Beryslav | Ukraine[212] | 4 Oct 2022 | |
| Henichesk | 19,253 | Henichesk | Russia[224] | 19 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022. |
| Kakhovka | 35,400 | Kakhovka | Russia[21] | 6 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia in February 2022. |
| Kalynivske | 1,075 | Beryslav | Ukraine[225] | 9 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 27 April 2022.[219] Recaptured by Ukraine on 9 November 2022. |
| Kherson[a] | 283,649 | Kherson | Ukraine | 11 Nov 2022 | SeeBattle of Kherson andLiberation of Kherson[226] Captured by Russia on 1 March 2022.[227]Recaptured by Ukraine on 11 November 2022.[228] |
| Kozachi Laheri | 3,726 | Kherson | Russia | 10 Aug 2023 | |
| Krynky | 991 | Kherson | Russia[229][230] | 19 Jul 2024 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Contested by Ukraine between around 19 October 2023 – 17 July 2024.Recaptured by Russia around 18 July 2024.[229] |
| Kyselivka | 2,466 | Kherson | Ukraine | 10 Nov 2022 | Recaptured by Ukraine 10 November 2022. |
| Liubymivka | 1,695 | Beryslav | Ukraine[231] | 2 Oct 2022 | Captured by Russia in March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 October 2022. |
| Mykhailivka | 1,020 | Beryslav | Ukraine[212] | 3 Oct 2022 | |
| Nova Kakhovka | 45,069 | Kakhovka | Russia[232] | 27 Feb 2022 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[233][227] |
| Novooleksandrivka | 1,335 | Beryslav | Ukraine[212] | 3 Oct 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 3 October 2022. |
| Novoraisk | 2,376 | Beryslav | Ukraine[219] | 27 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 27 April 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 November 2022. |
| Novovorontsovka | 6,081 | Beryslav | Ukraine[219] | 27 Apr 2022 | |
| Oleksandrivka | 2,596 | Kherson | Ukraine[234] | 10 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 17 April 2022.[235] Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 November 2022.[234] |
| Oleshky | 24,383 | Kherson | Russia[236] | 24 Feb 2022 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022. |
| Osokorivka | 2,747 | Beryslav | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | |
| Pishchanivka | 582 | Kherson | Russia | 19 Oct 2023 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Contested by Ukraine between 17–19 October 2023. |
| Poima | 117 | Kherson | Russia | 19 Oct 2023 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 17 October 2023.Recaptured by Russia on 18 October 2023. |
| Posad-Pokrovske | 2,349 | Kherson | Ukraine[238] | 21 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 9 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 21 March 2022. |
| Pravdyne | 1,621 | Kherson | Ukraine[239] | 9 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022.[240] Recaptured by Ukraine on 9 November 2022. |
| Skadovsk | 17,344 | Skadovsk | Russia[241] | 13 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 9 March 2022. |
| Sokolohirne | 709 | Henichesk | Russia | 15 Oct 2022 | Captured by Russia on 25 February 2022. |
| Stanislav | 4,909 | Kherson | Ukraine[234] | 10 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia in March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 November 2022.[234] |
| Tiahynka | 2,031 | Beryslav | Ukraine[219] | 27 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 November.[242][better source needed] |
| Velyka Oleksandrivka | 6,487 | Beryslav | Ukraine[91] | 4 Oct 2022 | Captured by Russia on 10 March 2022.[243][244] Recaptured by Ukraine on 4 October 2022.[243] |
| Vysokopillia | 3,899 | Beryslav | Ukraine[245] | 4 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia on 16 March 2022.[246] Recaptured by Ukraine on 4 September 2022. |
| Zolota Balka | 1,681 | Beryslav | Ukraine[231] | 3 Aug 2022 | Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 October 2022. |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamianets-Podilskyi | 97,908 | Kamianets-Podilskyi | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Khmelnytskyi | 274,582 | Khmelnytskyi | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Shepetivka | 40,802 | Shepetivka | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kropyvnytskyi | 222,695 | Kropyvnytskyi | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Oleksandriia | 77,303 | Oleksandriia | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Svitlovodsk | 43,931 | Oleksandriia | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bila Tserkva | 208,737 | Bila Tserkva | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Borodianka | 13,044 | Bucha | Ukraine[247][248] | 1 Apr 2022 | SeeBombing of Borodianka |
| Brovary | 109,473 | Brovary | Ukraine[249] | 1 Apr 2022 | SeeBattle of Brovary |
| Bucha[a] | 36,971 | Bucha | Ukraine[249] | 1 Apr 2022 | SeeBattle of Bucha,Bucha massacre Captured by Russia on 12 March 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine on 31 March 2022. |
| Buzova | 1,548 | Bucha | Ukraine[4] | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Chernobyl | 2,500 | Vyshhorod | Ukraine[250] | 2 Apr 2022 | SeeCapture of Chernobyl Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 April 2022. |
| Dymer | 5,817 | Vyshhorod | Ukraine[247] | 1 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 2 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 31 March 2022. |
| Fastiv | 44,841 | Fastiv | Ukraine[251] | 17 Mar 2022 | |
| Hornostaipil | 1,033 | Vyshhorod | Ukraine[252] | 3 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 1 April 2022. |
| Hostomel[a] | 17,534 | Bucha | Ukraine[4] | 1 Apr 2022 | SeeBattle of Hostomel,Battle of Antonov Airport Captured by Russia on 25 February 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 April 2022. |
| Irpin[a] | 62,456 | Bucha | Ukraine[253][254] | 1 Apr 2022 | SeeBattle of Irpin,Irpin refugee column shelling Partially captured by Russia on 14 March 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine on 28 March 2022. |
| Ivankiv | 10,563 | Vyshhorod | Ukraine[248][4][247] | 1 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 2 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 1 April 2022. |
| Klavdiievo-Tarasove | 5,019 | Bucha | Ukraine[255] | 2 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 1 April 2022. |
| Kyiv | 2,962,180 | none[c] | Ukraine[256] | 28 Feb 2022 | SeeBattle of Kyiv,Kyiv shopping centre bombing,Kyiv missile strikes |
| Makariv | 9,589 | Bucha | Ukraine[249] | 1 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia on 28 February 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 2 March 2022. |
| Nemishaieve | 7,841 | Bucha | Ukraine[252] | 3 Mar 2022 | |
| Obukhiv | 33,443 | Obukhiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Shevchenkove | 2,913 | Brovary | Ukraine[257] | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Slavutych[d] | 24,685 | Vyshhorod | Ukraine[258] | 3 Apr 2022 | SeeBattle of Slavutych Captured by Russia on 26 March 2022.Recaptured by Ukraine on 3 April 2022. |
| Vasylkiv | 37,310 | Obukhiv | Ukraine[259] | 26 Feb 2022 | |
| Velyka Dymerka | 9,461 | Brovary | Ukraine | 1 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 1 April 2022. |
| Vorzel | 6,766 | Bucha | Ukraine[260] | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Vyshhorod | 22,933 | Vyshhorod | Ukraine[261] | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alchevsk | 106,550 | Alchevsk | Russia | 2 May 2014 | Captured by Luhansk PR on 30 April 2014. |
| Andriivka [uk] | 67 | Svatove | Russia[34] | 4 Oct 2024 | Claimed by a Russian source on 10 June 2024.[193] Pressured by Russia between around 7–19 July 2024.[262]Contested by Russia between around 20 July – 3 October 2024.[161][263]Claimed captured by Russian sources on 20 July 2024.[161]Confirmed captured by Russia on 4 October 2024.[34] |
| Bilohorivka | 808 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[264] | 23 Feb 2025 | Captured by Russia/LPR on 3 July 2022.[265] Recaptured by Ukraine on 19 September 2022.[266]Recaptured by Russia on 23 February 2025.[264] |
| Chervonopopivka | 1,042 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia | 20 Mar 2023 | Captured by Russia/LPR on 26 March 2022. |
| Hirske | 9,274 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[267] | 24 Jun 2022 | Captured by Russia/LPR on 24 June 2022.[267] |
| Kirovsk / Holubivka | 26,838 | Alchevsk | Russia | 26 Feb 2022 | Captured byLuhansk PR in mid-July 2014. |
| Hrekivka | 53 | Svatove | Russia[268] | 23 Jun 2025 | Recaptured by Ukraine on 5 October 2022.[268] Contested by Russia before 21 June 2025.[269]Captured by Russia before 21 June 2025.[269] |
| Kadiivka | 73,702 | Alchevsk | Russia | 2 May 2014 | Captured byLuhansk PR on 2 May 2014. |
| Krasnorichenske | 4,020 | Svatove | Russia | Captured byLuhansk PR in 2022. | |
| Krasnyi Luch | 79,764 | Rovenki | Russia[270] | 25 Feb 2022 | Captured byLuhansk PR in mid-April 2014. |
| Kreminna | 18,417 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[271] | 19 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia/LPR on 18 April 2022. |
| Luhansk | 399,559 | Luhansk | Russia[272] | 25 Feb 2022 | SeeSiege of the Luhansk Border Base (2014) Captured by Luhansk PR in mid-April 2014. |
| Lysychansk | 95,031 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[273] | 3 Jul 2022 | SeeBattle of Lysychansk Captured by Luhansk PR in mid-April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 25 July 2014.Recaptured by Russia/LPR 2 July 2022. |
| Makiivka | 831 | Svatove | Russia[21] | 16 Oct 2024 | Raided by Russia on 20 March 2023.[citation needed] Contested by Russia between around 13 July – September 2024.[274]Claimed captured by Russia on 29 September 2024.[275]Confirmed captured by Russia on 16 October 2024.[276] |
| Miasozharivka | 37 | Svatove | Russia[277] | 7 Oct 2024 | Claimed contested by Russian sources since around 18–31 May 2024.[31][278] Claimed by Russian sources on 11 June 2024.[193]Captured by Russia around 7 October 2024.[277] |
| Nevske | 729 | Svatove | Russia[276] | 16 Oct 2024 | Claimed captured by Russian sources on 21 September 2024.[279] Confirmed captured by Russia on 16 October 2024.[276] |
| Novodruzhesk | 6,806 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia | 1 Jul 2022 | SeeBattle of Lysychansk Captured by Russia/LPR on 1 July 2022.[280] |
| Novoselivske | 736 | Svatove | Russia[281] | 7 Aug 2023 | Captured by Russia/LPR on 6 March 2022.[citation needed] Recaptured by Russia by around 29 November 2022.[282][283][284]Recaptured by Ukraine on 30 December 2022.Recaptured by Russia on 5 August 2023.[281] |
| Popasna | 19,672 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[285] | 8 May 2022 | SeeBattle of Popasna Captured by Luhansk PR in mid-April 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 19 June 2014.Recaptured by Luhansk PR on 8 July 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 22 July 2014.Recaptured by Russia/LPR on 7 May 2022.[286] |
| Pryvillia | 6,679 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia | 1 Jul 2022 | SeeBattle of Lysychansk Captured by Russia/LPR on 1 July 2022.[280] |
| Rubizhne | 56,066 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[287] | 12 May 2022 | SeeBattle of Rubizhne Captured by Luhansk PR in 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine in July 2014.Recaptured by Russia/LPR on 12 May 2022 |
| Serhiivka | 20 | Svatove | Russia[288] | 12 Nov 2023 | Captured by Russia/LPR early in the war. Recaptured by Ukraine on 26 October 2022.Recaptured by Russia on 25 July 2023.[289][288] |
| Shchastia | 11,552 | Shchastia | Russia[290] | 12 Mar 2022 | Captured byLuhansk PR in 2014. Recaptured by Ukraine on 14 June 2014.Recaptured by Russia/Lugansk PR on 26 February 2022. |
| Sievierodonetsk | 101,135 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[291] | 25 Jun 2022 | SeeBattles of Sievierodonetsk (2014),Battle of Sievierodonetsk (2022) Captured by Luhansk PR in late May 2014.Recaptured by Ukraine on 22 July 2014.Recaptured by Russia/LPR on 25 June 2022.[292][293][291] |
| Starobilsk | 16,267 | Starobilsk | Russia[294] | 13 Mar 2022 | SeeBattle of Starobilsk (2022) Captured by Russia/LPR on 26 February 2022. |
| Stelmakhivka | 505 | Svatove | Russia[295] | 30 Aug 2024 | Captured by Russia/LPR in March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine in October 2022.Claimed contested by Russian sources starting 25 June 2024.[296][297]Confirmed contested by Russia between around 14 July – 29 August 2024.[298]Recaptured by Russia on 30 August 2024.[295] |
| Svatove | 16,420 | Svatove | Russia[299] | 9 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia/LPR on 6 March 2022. |
| Toshkivka | 4,088 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[300] | 21 Jun 2022 | SeeBattle of Toshkivka Capture claimed by Russia/LPR on 21 June 2022.[300] |
| Zolotarivka | 631 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[301] | 21 Oct 2022 | Captured by Russia/LPR on 4 July 2022. Claimed recaptured by Ukraine on 21 October 2022, but not verified. |
| Zolote | 13,203 | Sievierodonetsk | Russia[302] | 24 Jun 2022 | Captured by Russia/LPR on 24 June 2022.[302] |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brody | 23,335 | Zolochiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Chervonohrad | 65,180 | Chervonohrad | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Drohobych | 74,610 | Drohobych | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Lviv | 717,486 | Lviv | Ukraine[303] | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeOctober missile strikes Manydiplomatic missions temporarily relocated to Lviv fromKyiv.[304] |
| Sambir | 34,444 | Sambir | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Truskavets | 28,474 | Drohobych | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Yavoriv | 12,888 | Yavoriv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeYavoriv military base attack |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barativka | 1,088 | Bashtanka | Ukraine | 11 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 18 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine in November 2022. |
| Lupareve | 1,268 | Mykolaiv | Ukraine[305] | 23 Apr 2022 | |
| Mykolaiv[a] | 476,101 | Mykolaiv | Ukraine[306] | 18 Mar 2022 | SeeBattle of Mykolaiv,Mykolaiv cluster bombing,Government building airstrike |
| Novomykolaivka | 1,161 | Mykolaiv | Ukraine | 9 Jul 2022 | Captured by Russia on 4 July 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 16 August 2022.[21] |
| Novopetrivka | 1,722 | Bashtanka | Ukraine | 11 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 3 March 2022.[307] Recaptured by Ukraine on 27 April 2022.[308]Recaptured by Russia on 23 May 2022.[21]Recaptured by Ukraine in November 2022. |
| Ochakiv | 13,927 | Mykolaiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Oleksandrivka | 1,336 | Bashtanka | Ukraine | 11 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 11 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 11 November 2022. |
| Partyzanske | 1,021 | Bashtanka | Ukraine | 11 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 3 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine in April 2022.[309]Contested in September-November 2022.[21] |
| Pervomaiske | 2,698 | Mykolaiv | Ukraine | 11 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 2 September 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine in 2022. |
| Pokrovka | 229 | Mykolaiv | Russia | 9 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. |
| Pokrovske | 181 | Mykolaiv | Russia | 9 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. |
| Shevchenkove | 3,150 | Mykolaiv | Ukraine[306] | 18 Mar 2022 | |
| Snihurivka | 12,307 | Bashtanka | Ukraine[310][311] | 9 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 13 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 10 November 2022. |
| Tsentralne | 1,247 | Mykolaiv | Ukraine | 11 Nov 2022 | Captured by Russia on 18 June 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine in November 2022. |
| Ukrainka | 1,170 | Mykolaiv | Ukraine[306] | 18 Mar 2022 | |
| Vasylivka | 382 | Mykolaiv | Russia | 4 Sep 2022 | Captured by Russia in 2022. |
| Voznesensk | 34,050 | Voznesensk | Ukraine[312] | 14 Mar 2022 | SeeBattle of Voznesensk |
| Vynohradivka | 1,388 | Bashtanka | Ukraine[313] | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bile (Snake Island) | ≈ 100 | Izmail | Ukraine[314] | 30 Jun 2022 | SeeSnake Island campaign Captured by Russia on 24 February 2022.[314]Recaptured by Ukraine on 30 June 2022.[315] |
| Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi | 48,197 | Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Izmail | 70,731 | Izmail | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Odesa | 1,015,826 | Odesa | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeBombing of Odesa |
| Podilsk | 39,662 | Podilsk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Serhiivka | 5,316 | Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeSerhiivka missile strike |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobryk | 4,299 | Myrhorod | Ukraine | 6 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 28 February 2022.[316] Recaptured by Ukraine on 5 March 2022. |
| Hadiach | 22,581 | Myrhorod | Ukraine | 28 Feb 2022 | Russian tanksspotted and captured near Hadiach afterskirmishes on 27 February 2022 |
| Kremenchuk | 217,710 | Kremenchuk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeKremenchuk shopping mall attack |
| Lubny | 44,595 | Lubny | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Myrhorod | 38,447 | Myrhorod | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Pirky | 703 | Poltava | Ukraine | 4 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia on 2 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine on 3 March 2022. |
| Poltava | 283,402 | Poltava | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeOctober missile strikes |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubno | 37,257 | Dubno | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Kostopil | 31,060 | Rivne | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Rivne | 245,289 | Rivne | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Sarny | 28,865 | Sarny | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Varash | 42,126 | Varash | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
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| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andriivka | 83 | Sumy | Ukraine[269] | 23 Jun 2025 | Contested by Russia before 6 June 2025.[317] Captured by Russia 6 June 2025.[317]Recaptured by Ukraine on 23 June 2025.[269] |
| Basivka | 644 | Sumy | Russia[318] | 9 Apr 2025 | Contested by Russia since 13 March 2025.[citation needed] Captured by Russia 9 April 2025.[318] |
| Bilovody | 487 | Sumy | Russia[319] | 26 May 2025 | Contested by Russia since 29 April 2025.[320] Captured by Russia 25 May 2025.[319] |
| Buryn | 8,359 | Konotop | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia 24 February 2022.[321][322] Recaptured by Ukraine 4 April 2022.[citation needed] |
| Hlukhiv | 32,248 | Hlukhiv | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | |
| Kindrativka | 852 | Sumy | Ukraine[20] | 25 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia since 7 June 2025.[323] Claimed captured by Russian sources as of 10 June 2025.[324]Captured by Russia 16 June 2025.[325]Contested by Ukraine since 8 July 2025.[326]Captured by Ukraine on 25 July 2025.[20] |
| Konotop | 84,787 | Konotop | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia 25 February 2022.[citation needed] Recaptured by Ukraine 4 April 2022.[citation needed] |
| Kostiantynivka | 246 | Sumy | Contested[327] | 30 Oct 2025 | Contested by Russia before 29 May 2025.[183] Captured by Russia 29 May 2025.[183]Recontested by Ukraine since 11 August 2025.[327] |
| Krolevets | 22,437 | Konotop | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | |
| Lebedyn | 24,238 | Lebedyn | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | |
| Loknya | 368 | Sumy | Russia | 1 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia since 24 April 2025.[328] Claimed captured by Russian sources as of 10 June 2025.[329]Confirmed captured by Russia 1 July 2025.[330] |
| Myropillia | 2,873 | Sumy | Contested[331] | 11 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia since 11 July 2025.[331] |
| Novenke | 15 | Sumy | Russia | 8 Mar 2025 | Contested by Russia since 27 February 2025.[332][333] Captured by Russia on 8 March 2025.[334] |
| Novomykolaivka | 136 | Sumy | Russia[335] | 18 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia since 4 July 2025.[336] Captured by Russia 4 July 2025.[336]Contested by Ukraine on 8 July 2025.[326]Recaptured by Russia on 19 July 2025.[335] |
| Okhtyrka[a] | 47,216 | Okhtyrka | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | |
| Oleksiivka | 547 | Sumy | Contested[337] | 7 Nov 2025 | Contested by Russia since 7 June 2025.[323] Claimed captured by Russian sources as of 10 June 2025.[338]Confirmed captured by Russia on 12 June 2025.[339]Recaptured by Ukraine on 21 July 2025.[340]Recontested by Russia since 11 August 2025.[341]Recaptured by Russia on 5 November 2025.[342]Recontested by Ukraine since 7 November 2025.[337] |
| Putyvl | 15,100 | Konotop | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia 27 February 2022.[citation needed] Recaptured by Ukraine 2 April 2022.[citation needed] |
| Romny | 38,305 | Romny | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | |
| Ryzhivka | 854 | Sumy | Gray zone[343][344] | 12 Jun 2024 | Uncontrolled before 9 June 2024.[344] Raided by Russia on 9 June 2024.[344]Uncontrolled since 10 June 2024.[343] |
| Shostka | 73,197 | Shostka | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | |
| Sumy | 259,660 | Sumy | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | SeeBattle of Sumy,Sumykhimprom ammonia leak,October missile strikes |
| Trostianets | 19,797 | Okhtyrka | Ukraine[237] | 6 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia 1 March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine 26 March 2022. |
| Varachyne | 60 | Sumy | Ukraine[345] | 21 Aug 2025 | Contested by Russia before 23 July 2025.[346] Captured by Russia 23 July 2025.[346]Recaptured by Ukraine on 21 August 2025.[345] |
| Veselivka | 67 | Sumy | Russia | 30 Mar 2025 | Claimed captured by Russia on 29 March 2025.[347][348] Confirmed captured by Russia on 30 March 2025.[349] |
| Vodolahy | 151 | Sumy | Russia[350] | 4 Jun 2025 | Contested by Russia before 4 June 2025.[350] Captured by Russia 4 June 2025.[350] |
| Volodymyrivka | 144 | Sumy | Russia[183] | 29 May 2025 | Contested by Russia before 29 May 2025.[183] Captured by Russia 29 May 2025.[183] |
| Yablunivka | 168 | Sumy | Russia[351] | 20 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia since 7 June 2025.[323] Captured by Russia 20 July 2025.[351] |
| Yunakivka | 1,741 | Sumy | Contested[352] | 14 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia since 14 July 2025.[352] |
| Zhuravka | 163 | Sumy | Russia[353] | 17 May 2025 | Contested by Russia since 21 March 2025.[354] Captured by Russia 26 April 2025.[355] |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berezhany | 17,316 | Ternopil | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Chortkiv | 28,393 | Chortkiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Ternopil | 225,238 | Ternopil | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeOctober missile strikes |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | 15,563 | Zhmerynka | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Bershad | 12,446 | Haisyn | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Haisyn | 25,883 | Haisyn | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Hnivan | 12,314 | Vinnytsia | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Kalynivka | 18,695 | Khmilnyk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Khmilnyk | 27,158 | Khmilnyk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Koziatyn | 22,634 | Khmilnyk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Ladyzhyn | 22,593 | Haisyn | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Mohyliv-Podilskyi | 30,186 | Mohyliv-Podilskyi | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Tulchyn | 14,668 | Tulchyn | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Vinnytsia | 370,601 | Vinnytsia | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeVinnytsia missile strikes |
| Zhmerynka | 34,097 | Zhmerynka | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kivertsi | 13,917 | Lutsk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Kovel | 67,991 | Kovel | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Lutsk | 217,197 | Lutsk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Novovolynsk | 50,417 | Volodymyr | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Rozhyshche | 12,584 | Lutsk | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Volodymyr | 38,070 | Volodymyr | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berehove | 23,485 | Berehove | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Khust | 28,206 | Khust | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Mukachevo | 85,903 | Mukachevo | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Rakhiv | 15,596 | Rakhiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Svaliava | 17,124 | Mukachevo | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Uzhhorod | 115,542 | Uzhhorod | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Vynohradiv | 25,442 | Berehove | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berdiansk | 107,928 | Berdiansk | Russia[356][357] | 24 May 2022 | SeeBerdiansk port attack Captured by Russia 27 February 2022.[356] |
| Chernihivka | 5,645 | Berdiansk | Russia[358] | 17 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia 14 March 2022. |
| Dniprorudne | 18,036 | Vasylivka | Russia[359][360] | 22 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia 4 March 2022.[citation needed] |
| Dorozhnianka | 327 | Polohy | Russia[361] | 28 Dec 2023 | Recaptured by Russia between 31 December 2022 – 2 January 2023.[362][363][364] |
| Enerhodar | 52,887 | Vasylivka | Russia[365] | 4 Mar 2022 | SeeBattle of Enerhodar Captured by Russia 4 March 2022. |
| Fedorivka | 2,214 | Polohy | Russia | 27 Jul 2023 | |
| Huliaipole | 13,070 | Polohy | Ukraine[366][367] | 23 May 2022 | SeeBattle of Huliaipole |
| Inzhenerne | 1,003 | Polohy | Russia[368] | 21 May 2022 | |
| Kamianka | 6,507 | Polohy | Russia[358][369] | 15 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia 14 March 2022. |
| Kamianka-Dniprovska | 12,332 | Vasylivka | Russia | 2 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia 2 March 2022.[citation needed] |
| Kamianske | 2,639 | Vasylivka | Russia[370][277] | 7 Oct 2024 | Shared control between around May 2022 – 5 October 2024.[371] Contested by Russia since 6 October 2024.[277]Claimed captured by Russia which is confirmed by independent Ukrainian sources since 31 July 2025.[370] |
| Kopani | 616 | Polohy | Russia | 11 Oct 2022 | |
| Levadne | 1 | Polohy | Russia[372] | 26 Oct 2024 | Captured by Russia before the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. Recaptured by Ukraine between 12–14 June 2023.[373]Claimed recaptured by Russian sources on 12–13 October 2024.[374]Confirmed recaptured by Russia on 26 October 2024.[375] |
| Lobkove | 99 | Vasylivka | Russia[376] | 2 Apr 2025 | Claimed captured by Russia 20 January 2023.[377] Recaptured by Ukraine around 9–11+ June 2023.[378]Contested by Russia since 25 March 2025.[379]Recaptured by Russia around 2 April 2025.[376] |
| Mala Tokmachka | 200 | Polohy | Ukraine[380] | 8 Mar 2023 | |
| Malynivka | 873 | Polohy | Russia[352] | 14 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia since 20 June 2025.[381] Captured by Russia around 14 July 2025.[352] |
| Melitopol | 150,768 | Melitopol | Russia[382] | 16 May 2022 | SeeCapture of Melitopol Captured by Russia 25 February 2022.[382] |
| Mykhailivka | 11,694 | Vasylivka | Russia[383] | 13 May 2022 | |
| Myrne | 872 | Polohy | Russia[384][385] | 24 Apr 2022 | |
| Nesterianka | 1,566 | Polohy | Russia[386] | 3 Sep 2022 | |
| Novodarivka | 48 | Polohy | Russia[387] | 24 Nov 2024 | Captured by Russia before the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. Recaptured by Ukraine around 11–14+ June 2023.[373]Contested by Russia since 23 November 2024.[388]Claimed re-captured by Russia on 3 December 2024.[389]Confirmed recaptured by Russia on 19 May 2025.[387] |
| Novomykolaivka | 5,059 | Zaporizhzhia | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Novoprokopivka | 747 | Polohy | Russia | 24 Aug 2023 | |
| Novopokrovka | 314 | Polohy | Russia | 17 Aug 2023 | |
| Orikhiv | 14,136 | Polohy | Ukraine[390] | 30 Mar 2022 | |
| Piatykhatky | 301 | Vasylivka | Russia[391] | 17 Mar 2025 | Captured by Russia before the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. Recaptured by Ukraine around 21–25+ June 2023.[392]Contested by Russia since 16 March 2025.[393]Recaptured by Russia by 25 March 2025[394] |
| Polohy | 18,396 | Polohy | Russia[395][390] | 30 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia 7 March 2022. |
| Plavni | 329 | Vasylivka | Contested[331] | 11 Jul 2025 | Contested by Russia between around 6 October – December 2024.[277][396] Recontested by Russia since 11 July 2025.[331] |
| Prymorsk | 11,397 | Berdiansk | Russia | 1 Mar 2022 | Captured by Russia 28 February 2022.[citation needed] |
| Robotyne | 480 | Polohy | Russia[397] | 23 May 2024 | Captured by Russia in March 2022. Recaptured by Ukraine between 28 August – 1 September 2023.[398][399][400]Contested by Russia between around 19 February – 20 May 2024.[401]Recaptured by Russia around 20 May 2024.[215][397] |
| Rozivka | 3,022 | Polohy | Russia[402] | 30 Apr 2022 | |
| Stepnohirsk | 4,294 | Vasylivka | Ukraine[403] | 15 Oct 2022 | Held by Ukraine on 15 October 2022.[403] |
| Tokmak | 30,132 | Polohy | Russia[395][360] | 22 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia 7 March 2022. |
| Vasylivka | 12,771 | Vasylivka | Russia[404] | 23 May 2022 | Captured by Russia by 2 March 2022.[405] |
| Verbove | 1,246 | Polohy | Russia | 1 Aug 2023 | Captured by Russia in 2022. |
| Zahirne | 14 | Polohy | Russia[162] | 16 Jun 2024 | Claimed uncontrolled by a Russian source between around 2023 – 16 June 2024.[162] Claimed by some Russian sources around 16 June 2024.[162] |
| Zaporizhzhia | 722,713 | Zaporizhzhia | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | SeeCivilian convoy attack,Residential building airstrike,October missile strikes |
| Name | Pop. | Raion | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berdychiv | 73,999 | Berdychiv | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | |
| Narodychi | 2,907 | Korosten | Ukraine | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Pershotravneve | 2,260 | Korosten | Ukraine | 3 Apr 2022 | |
| Radcha | 265 | Korosten | Ukraine | 3 Apr 2022 | Captured by Russia 24 February 2022[406] Recaptured by Ukraine 3 April 2022[407] |
| Zhytomyr | 263,507 | Zhytomyr | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 | See2022 Zhytomyr attacks,Infrastructure attacks |
| Zviahel | 55,463 | Zviahel | Ukraine | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Name | Pop. | District | Held by | As of | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belaya | 2,598 | Belovsky | Russia | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Bolshoye Soldatskoye | 2,681 | Bolshesoldatsky | Russia | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Glushkovo | 4,785 | Glushkovsky | Russia | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Korenevo | 6,119 | Korenevsky | Russia | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Kurchatov | 42,706 | none | Russia | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Kursk | 440,052 | none | Russia | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Lgov | 21,453 | none | Russia | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Malaya Loknya | 799 | Sudzhansky | Russia | 9 Mar 2025 | Mostly captured by Ukraine on 8 August 2024.[408] Contested by Russia since 9 August 2024.[409][410]Likely captured by Ukraine on 4 September 2024.[411]Recaptured by Russia by 9 March 2025.[412] |
| Rylsk | 15,069 | Rylsky | Russia | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Slobodka-Ivanovka [ru] | 58 | Rylsky | Contested[413] | 11 Aug 2024 | Captured by Ukraine since 11 August 2024.[413] |
| Snagost | 494 | Korenevsky | Russia | 14 Sep 2024 | Contested by Ukraine on 8 August 2024.[414] Likely fully recaptured by Russia on 9 August 2024.[409]Contested by Ukraine since around 11 August 2024.[415][416]Likely captured by Ukraine on 18 August 2024.[417]Contested by Russia between around 10–12 September 2024.[418]Claimed recaptured by Russian sources on 11 September 2024.Confirmed recaptured by Russia on 13 September 2024.[160] |
| Sudzha | 6,036 | Sudzhansky | Russia | 12 Mar 2025 | Contested by Ukraine between around 6–14 August 2024.[419] Claimed captured by Ukraine on 15 August 2024.[420][421]Contested by Russia by 11 March 2025.[422]Recaptured by Russia by 12 March 2025.[423][424][425] |
| Tyotkino | 3,852 | Glushkovsky | Contested[426] | 7 May 2025 | Contested by Ukraine since 7 May 2025.[426] |
Russia recapturedPavlivka, Donetsk Oblast between 11–14 November 2022. Russia recaptured[e]Opytne, Donetsk Oblast between 11–17 November 2022.[427][428][429] Russia recaptured[e]Ozarianivka, Donetsk Oblast between 27–28 November 2022.[430] Russia recaptured[e]Zelenopillia, Donetsk Oblast around 28 November 2022.[430][283] Russia recaptured[e]Andriivka, Donetsk Oblast between around 28 November – 1 December 2022. Russia recapturedNovoselivske, Luhansk Oblast by around 29 November 2022. Russia recaptured[e]Kurdiumivka, Donetsk Oblast around 30 November 2022. Russia recapturedDorozhnianka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast between 31 December 2022 – 2 January 2023. Russia recaptured[e]Soledar, Donetsk Oblast on 16 January 2023. Russia recaptured[e]Sakko i Vantsetti, Donetsk Oblast on 31 January 2023. Russia recapturedDvorichne, Kharkiv Oblast on 10 February 2023. Russia recaptured[e]Krasna Hora, Donetsk Oblast on 11 February 2023. Russia recapturedLyman Pershyi, Kharkiv Oblast on 16 February 2023. Russia recaptured[e]Paraskoviivka, Donetsk Oblast on 18 February 2023. Russia recaptured[e]Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast on 20 May 2023. Ukraine recapturedNeskuchne, Donetsk Oblast on 10 June 2023. Ukraine recapturedBlahodatne, Donetsk Oblast on 10 June 2023. Ukraine recapturedStorozheve, Donetsk Oblast on 11 June 2023. Ukraine recapturedLobkove, Zaporizhzhia Oblast around 9–11+ June 2023. Ukraine recapturedLevadne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast between 12–14 June 2023. Ukraine recapturedNovodarivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast around 11–14+ June 2023. Ukraine recapturedMakarivka, Donetsk Oblast between 13–14 June 2023. Ukraine recapturedPiatykhatky, Zaporizhzhia Oblast around 21–25+ June 2023. Ukraine recapturedRivnopil, Donetsk Oblast on 26 June 2023. Russia recapturedSerhiivka, Luhansk Oblast on 25 July 2023. Ukraine recapturedStaromaiorske, Donetsk Oblast between 27–28 July 2023. Russia recapturedNovoselivske, Luhansk Oblast on 5 August 2023. Ukraine recapturedUrozhaine, Donetsk Oblast between 15–16 August 2023. Ukraine recapturedRobotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast between 28 August – 1 September 2023. Ukraine recapturedAndriivka, Donetsk Oblast between 14–15 September 2023. Ukraine recapturedKlishchiivka, Donetsk Oblast between 17–22 September 2023. Ukraine recapturedPoima, Kherson Oblast on 17 October 2023. Russia recapturedPoima, Kherson Oblast on 18 October 2023. Russia recaptured[e]Khromove, Donetsk Oblast on 29 November 2023. Russia recaptured[e]Marinka, Donetsk Oblast on 24–25 December 2023. Russia recaptured[e]Vesele, Donetsk Oblast on 18 January 2024. Russia recapturedKrokhmalne, Kharkiv Oblast on 20 January 2024. Russia recapturedTabaivka, Kharkiv Oblast on 27 January 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast on 17 February 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Pobieda, Donetsk Oblast on 21 February 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Stepove, Donetsk Oblast around 23 February 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Lastochkyne, Donetsk Oblast on 24 February 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Sieverne, Donetsk Oblast between 22–26 February 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Orlivka, Donetsk Oblast between around 29 February – 19 March 2024. Russia fully recaptured[e]Tonenke, Donetsk Oblast by 21 March 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Nevelske, Donetsk Oblast around 12 March 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Ivanivske, Donetsk Oblast around 23 March 2024. Russia fully recaptured[e]Vodiane, Donetsk Oblast between 31 March – 5 April 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Bohdanivka, Donetsk Oblast on 8 April 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Pervomaiske, Donetsk Oblast around 9 April 2024. Russia capturedNovomykhailivka, Donetsk Oblast around 22 April 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Novobakhmutivka, Donetsk Oblast on 24 April 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Soloviove, Donetsk Oblast on 25 April 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Semenivka, Donetsk Oblast between around 20–26 April 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Berdychi, Donetsk Oblast between around 20–27 April 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Novokalynove, Donetsk Oblast around 27 April 2024. Russia fully recaptured[e]Ocheretyne, Donetsk Oblast around 30 April 2024. Russia fully recaptured[e]Keramik, Donetsk Oblast between around 28 April – 3 May 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Arkhanhelske, Donetsk Oblast on 3 May 2024. Ukraine recapturedNevelske, Donetsk Oblast before 4 May 2024. Russia recapturedKotliarivka, Kharkiv Oblast on 4 May 2024. Russia recapturedKyslivka, Kharkiv Oblast around 6 May 2024. Russia recapturedPylna, Kharkiv Oblast on 10 May 2024. Russia recapturedStrilecha, Kharkiv Oblast on 10 May 2024. Russia recapturedBorysivka, Kharkiv Oblast on 10 May 2024. Russia recapturedKrasne, Kharkiv Raion on 10 May 2024. Russia recapturedPletenivka, Kharkiv Oblast [uk] around 10 May 2024. Russia recapturedOhirtseve, Kharkiv Oblast [uk] around 10 May 2024. Russia recapturedHatyshche, Kharkiv Oblast between around 10–11 May 2024. Russia recapturedMorokhovets, Kharkiv Oblast on 11 May 2024. Russia recapturedOliinykove, Kharkiv Oblast on 11 May 2024. Russia recapturedHlyboke, Kharkiv Oblast between 11–13 May 2024. Russia recapturedLukiantsi, Kharkiv Oblast on 13 May 2024. Russia recapturedBuhruvatka, Kharkiv Oblast [uk] on 14 May 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Netailove, Donetsk Oblast between around 18–20 May 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Umanske, Donetsk Oblast around 20 May 2024. Russia recapturedRobotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast around 20 May 2024. Russia recapturedAndriivka, Donetsk Oblast on 23 May 2024. Russia recapturedKlishchiivka, Donetsk Oblast between around late May – 17 June 2024. Russia recapturedIvanivka, Kharkiv Oblast [uk] between around 25 May – 6 June 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Heorhiivka, Donetsk Oblast between around 5–14 June 2024. Russia capturedParaskoviivka, Donetsk Oblast between around 5–14 June 2024. Russia likely recapturedStaromaiorske, Donetsk Oblast on 10 June 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Novooleksandrivka, Donetsk Oblast around 10 June 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Novopokrovske, Donetsk Oblast between 12–13 June 2024. Russia recaptured[e]Shumy, Donetsk Oblast on 21 June 2024. Russia capturedSokil, Donetsk Oblast between around 29 June – 6 July 2024. Russia capturedVoskhod, Donetsk Oblast [uk] between around 4–11 July 2024. Russia capturedYevhenivka, Donetsk Oblast around 10 July 2024. Russia recapturedUrozhaine, Donetsk Oblast on 13 July 2024. Russia capturedSpirne, Donetsk Oblast between around 30 June – 17 July 2024. Russia capturedIvano-Daryivka, Donetsk Oblast around 17 July 2024. Russia recapturedKrynky, Kherson Oblast around 18 July 2024. Russia capturedProhres, Donetsk Oblast on 19 July 2024. Russia recapturedPishchane, Kharkiv Oblast on 20 July 2024. Russia capturedYasnobrodivka, Donetsk Oblast between around 7–26 July 2024. Russia capturedLozuvatske, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 26 July 2024. Russia capturedNovoselivka Persha, Donetsk Oblast around 29 July 2024. Russia capturedRozdolivka, Donetsk Oblast between around 19 July – 3 August 2024. Russia capturedVesele, Donetsk Oblast between around 1–4 August 2024. Russia capturedSerhiivka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 7 August 2024. Russia recapturedNevelske, Donetsk Oblast on 9 August 2024. Russia capturedIvanivka, Donetsk Oblast around 13 August 2024. Russia capturedZhelanne, Donetsk Oblast around 14 August 2024. Russia capturedOrlivka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] on 14 August 2024. Russia capturedMykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast between around 17–23 August 2024. Russia capturedNovozhelanne, Donetsk Oblast around 18 August 2024. Russia capturedZavitne, Donetsk Oblast around 18 August 2024. Russia capturedMezhove, Donetsk Oblast around 19 August 2024. Russia capturedSkuchne, Donetsk Oblast around 19 August 2024. Russia capturedKomyshivka, Donetsk Oblast around 21 August 2024. Russia capturedPtyche, Donetsk Oblast on 22 August 2024. Russia capturedKalynove, Donetsk Oblast on 27 August 2024. Russia capturedNovohrodivka, Donetsk Oblast on 27 August 2024. Russia capturedKostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast on 27 August 2024. Russia recapturedStelmakhivka, Luhansk Oblast on 30 August 2024. Russia capturedKarlivka, Donetsk Oblast around 30 August 2024. Russia capturedMykhailivka, Donetsk Oblast around 1 September 2024. Russia capturedHalytsynivka, Donetsk Oblast around 3 September 2024. Russia capturedPrechystivka, Donetsk Oblast around 3 September 2024. Russia capturedPivdenne, Donetsk Oblast between around 30 July – 5 September 2024. Russia capturedZalizne, Donetsk Oblast between around 19 August – 5 September 2024. Russia recapturedSynkivka, Kharkiv Oblast on 6 September 2024. Russia capturedVodiane, Donetsk Oblast on 8 September 2024. Russia capturedKrasnohorivka, Donetsk Oblast on 9 September 2024. Russia capturedUkrainsk, Donetsk Oblast on 17 September 2024. Russia capturedPivnichne, Donetsk Oblast by 21 September 2024. Russia recapturedKrutyi Yar, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 29 September 2024. Russia capturedNew York, Donetsk Oblast in September 2024. Russia capturedVuhledar, Donetsk Oblast on 1 October 2024. Russia recapturedAndriivka, Luhansk Oblast [uk] by 4 October 2024. Russia capturedTsukuryne, Donetsk Oblast around 6 October 2024. Russia recapturedMiasozharivka, Luhansk Oblast around 7 October 2024. Russia recapturedVerkhniokamianske, Donetsk Oblast around 7 October 2024. Russia capturedZhelanne Pershe, Donetsk Oblast by 7 October 2024. Russia capturedMykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast around 10 October 2024. Russia capturedOstrivske, Donetsk Oblast by 15 October 2024. Russia recapturedMakiivka, Luhansk Oblast around 16 October 2024. Russia recapturedNevske, Luhansk Oblast by 16 October 2024. Russia capturedNelipivka, Donetsk Oblast by 18 October 2024. Russia capturedZhelanne Druhe, Donetsk Oblast by 19 October 2024. Russia capturedMaksymilianivka, Donetsk Oblast by 20 October 2024. Russia capturedHrodivka, Donetsk Oblast by 21 October 2024. Russia recapturedNovosadove, Donetsk Oblast on 22 October 2024. Russia capturedIzmailivka, Donetsk Oblast on 23 October 2024. Russia recapturedLevadne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast by 26 October 2024. Russia capturedBohoiavlenka, Donetsk Oblast on 27 October 2024. Russia capturedHirnyk, Donetsk Oblast on 27 October 2024. Russia capturedNovoukrainka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] on 29 October 2024. Russia capturedSelydove, Donetsk Oblast around 30 October 2024. Russia capturedZoriane, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 30 October 2024. Russia capturedKurakhivka, Donetsk Oblast around 31 October 2024. Russia recapturedKruhliakivka, Kharkiv Oblast around 31 October 2024. Russia capturedYasna Poliana, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 1 November 2024. Russia capturedShakhtarske, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 2 November 2024. Russia capturedMaksymivka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] on 2 November 2024. Russia capturedKaterynivka, Donetsk Oblast around 3 November 2024. Russia capturedDruzhba, Donetsk Oblast by 5 November 2024. Russia capturedNovooleksiivka, Donetsk Oblast on 7 November 2024. Russia capturedIllinka, Donetsk Oblast on 13 November 2024. Russia capturedRivnopil, Donetsk Oblast around 14 November 2024. Russia recapturedBerestove, Kharkiv Oblast [uk] by 15 November 2024. Russia capturedKalynivka, Donetsk Oblast by 18 November 2024. Russia capturedDalne, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 21 November 2024. Russia capturedRozdolne, Donetsk Oblast on 29 November 2024. Russia capturedZhovte, Donetsk Oblast [uk] on 29 November 2024. Russia recapturedBlahodatne, Donetsk Oblast on 5 December 2024. Russia capturedNovotroitske, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 10 December 2024. Russia capturedUspenivka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] on 13 December 2024. Russia capturedShevchenko, Donetsk Oblast around 15 December 2024. Russia capturedSontsivka, Donetsk Oblast on 17 December 2024. Russia capturedNovyi Komar, Donetsk Oblast on 19 December 2024. Russia recapturedMakarivka, Donetsk Oblast around 23 December 2024. Russia recapturedStorozheve, Donetsk Oblast around 24 December 2024. Russia recapturedLozova, Kharkiv Oblast [uk] around 24 December 2024. Russia capturedKurakhove, Donetsk Oblast on 25 December 2024. Russia capturedNovoielyzavetivka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 31 December 2024. Russia capturedVozdvyzhenka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] on 1 January 2025. Russia capturedNovomlynsk, Kharkiv Oblast [uk] in early January 2025. Russia capturedHryhorivka, Donetsk Oblast before 11 January 2025. Russia recapturedNeskuchne, Donetsk Oblast around 13 January 2025. Russia capturedPishchane, Donetsk Oblast [uk] around 13 January 2025. Russia capturedVremivka, Donetsk Oblast on 17 January 2025. Russia recapturedTerny, Donetsk Oblast by 19 January 2025. Russia capturedUspenivka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] by 28 January 2025. Russia capturedDvorichna, Kharkiv Oblast by 28 January 2025. Russia capturedVelyka Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast by 28 January 2025. Russia recapturedZapadne, Kharkiv Oblast by 5 February 2025. Russia recapturedFyholivka, Kharkiv Oblast on 6 February 2025. Russia capturedDachne, Donetsk Oblast on 6 February 2025. Russia capturedBaranivka, Donetsk Oblast [uk] by 11 February 2025. Russia capturedNovoocheretuvate, Donetsk Oblast on 20 February 2025. Russia capturedUlakly, Donetsk Oblast on 21 February 2025. Russia recapturedBilohorivka, Luhansk Oblast on 23 February 2025. Russia capturedAndriivka, Donetsk Oblast by 25 February 2025. Russia capturedNoven'ke, Sumy Oblast on 8 March 2025. Russia capturedKostyantynopil, Donetsk Oblast on 9 March 2025. Russia capturedDniproenerhiia, Donetsk Oblast on 12 March 2025. Russia capturedTopoli, Kharkiv Oblast on 23 March 2025. Russia recapturedPiatykhatky, Zaporizhzhia Oblast on 25 March 2025. Russia capturedVeselivka, Sumy Oblast on 30 March 2025. Russia capturedBasivka, Sumy Oblast on 9 April 2025. Russia capturedSukha Balka, Donetsk Oblast on 23 April 2025. Russia capturedKostiantynopil, Donetsk Oblast on 29 April 2025 Russia capturedZelene Pole, Donetsk Oblast on 1 June 2025 Russia capturedKindrativka, Sumy Oblast on 16 June 2025. Russia capturedZaporizhzhia [uk], Donetsk Oblast on 21 June 2025. Russia capturedShevchenko [uk], Donetsk Oblast on 21 June 2025. Russia capturedKomar, Donetsk Oblast on 22 June 2025. Russia capturedToretsk, Donetsk Oblast in early August 2025. Russia capturedChasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast in early August 2025.The following table summarizes some estimates of the total area of Ukrainian territory under Russian control, presented by various publishers at different instances during the conflict. Note that some of the estimates from the end of 2022 were conflicting.
| Date | Area under Russian control (km²) | Percentage of Ukrainian territory (%) | Source |
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| 20 February 2019 | 44,000 | 7.3% | Petro Poroshenko,U.N.[431] |
| 29 December 2021 | 43,133 | 7.12% | CIA World Factbook[432] |
| 22 February 2022 | 42,000 | 7.0% | CNN[433] |
| 28 February 2022 | 119,000 | 20% | CNN[433] |
| 22 March 2022 | 163,000 | 27% | CNN[433] |
| 8 April 2022 | 114,000 | 19% | CNN[433] |
| 2 June 2022 | 119,000 | 20% | Volodymyr Zelenskyy[434] |
| 31 August 2022 | 125,000 | 21% | CNN[433] |
| 11 September 2022 | 116,000 | 19% | CNN[433] |
| 26 September 2022 | 116,000 | 19% | CNN[433] |
| 11 November 2022 | 119,000 | 20% | CNN[435] |
| 14 November 2022 | 109,000 | 18% | NY Times[436] |
| 23 February 2023 | 109,000 | 18% | Belfer center[437] |
| 25 September 2023 | 109,000 (518 km2 more than in December 2022) | 18% | NY Times (onISW data)[438] |
| 20 May 2024 | 109,000 | 18% | Center for Preventive Action[439] |
| 2 September 2024 | 110,000–111,000 (1,730 km2 more than in December 2023) | 18% | AFP (onISW data)[440] |
| 28 October 2025 | 117,143 (7,143 km2 more than in September 2024) | 19% | Belfer Center[441] |
Russian forces conducted a roughly reinforced company-sized mechanized assault towards Chasiv Yar (west of Bakhmut) on April 4 and advanced up to the eastern outskirts of the settlement. [...] Geolocated footage published on April 3 indicates that Russian forces [...] also seized a large portion of southern Ivanivske
A Russian milblogger claimed on May 18 that Russian forces entered Myasozharivka [...] Geolocated footage published on May 18 indicates that Russian forces advanced during mechanized assaults on May 17 and 18 within and southeast of the Kanal Microraion [...] Geolocated footage published on May 19 indicates that Russian forces advanced [...] in eastern Paraskoviivka
Geolocated footage published on September 24, 25, and 26 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced into eastern Mykolaivka (east of Pokrovsk and just west of Hrodivka), north and northeast of Mykolaivka, and into northern Hirnyk (southeast of Pokrovsk and Selydove) [...] The spokesperson for a Ukrainian brigade defending near Kostyantynivka reported that Ukrainian forces also maintain defensive positions near the settlement and are defending against ongoing Russian mechanized assaults in the area.
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces seized Hryhorivka [...] Geolocated footage posted on September 9 indicates that Russian forces seized Krasnohorivka.
Russian forces recently advanced west of Avdiivka and likely captured Pervomaiske (southwest of Avdiivka) as of April 9. [...] Geolocated footage published on April 8 shows that Russian forces made gains along Vatutin Street in southeastern Krasnohorivka
Geolocated footage posted on December 25 indicates that Russian forces seized Kurakhove [...] Geolocated footage posted on December 24 indicates that Russian forces seized Lozova.
Geolocated footage published on October 30 indicates that Russian forces advanced in northern Terny [...] Geolocated footage posted on October 30 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced southwest of Hirnyk (northeast of Kurakhove) and in the area of the Kurakhivka Central Processing Plant west of Kurakhivka (northeast of Kurakhove).[48] Additional geolocated footage published on October 29 [...] indicates that Russian forces recently advanced to eastern Kurakhove
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)Russian milbloggers also claimed that Russian forces are fighting on the northeastern outskirts of Ukrainsk [...] Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces advanced up to the southeastern outskirts of Myrnohrad (immediately east of Pokrovsk) and have begun small arms battles with Ukrainian forces in the town, although a Ukrainian military observer described the Russian forces operating in the town as sabotage and reconnaissance groups [...] The reported Russian advance from Novohrodivka to Myrnohrad's outskirts [...] Reported Russian advances into Selydove [...] Geolocated footage posted on August 29 indicates that Russian forces advanced to central Mykhailivka.
Russian tanks and infantry backed by powerful artillery and air strikes captured a key settlement and gained new ground in the eastern Donbas sector on Tuesday [...] Ukrainian troops fighting at a 4-to-1 firepower disadvantage were widely reported to have abandoned Novohrodivka [...] Ukrainian mainstream and social media on Wednesday said Kyiv's troops had been pushed out of Novohrodivka
Russian milbloggers claimed that elements of the Russian 109th Motorized Rifle Regiment (1st "Slovyansk" Motorized Rifle Brigade, 1st Donetsk People's Republic [DNR] Army Corps [AC]) seized Zalizne (southeast of Toretsk) [...] Geolocated footage published on August 14 and 15 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced within Hrodivka (east of Pokrovsk), Mykolaivka, Zhelanne, and Orlivka (all southeast of Pokrovsk) and likely seized Zhelanne and Orlivka [...] Russian sources claimed that Russian forces also advanced towards Novohrodivka [...] Russian forces conducted offensive operations northeast of Pokrovsk near [...] Novohrodivka [...] on August 14 and 15.
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed on August 19 that elements of the Russian Central Grouping of Forces seized Zalizne [...] Several Russian milbloggers additionally claimed that Russian forces seized all of Niu York [...] Geolocated footage published on August 18 showing a Russian flag in southern Zavitne (southeast of Pokrovsk) indicates that Russian forces recently seized Zavitne and Novozhelanne [...] Some Russian milbloggers also claimed that Russian forces have reached the outskirts of [...] Novohrodivka
By the end of General Syrsky's press conference [on 27 August], Russian forces had moved fully into the mining town of Novohrodivka, less than 9km from Pokrovsk.
As of the evening of August 27, Russian troops completely occupied Novohrodivka
Russian and some Ukrainian sources reported that Russian forces have reached the eastern outskirts of Selydove (further southeast of Pokrovsk) and are advancing into the town following Ukrainian withdrawals from some positions in eastern Selydove. [...] Mashovets reported on August 28 that elements of the 90th Tank Division (41st CAA, CMD), with support of elements of the 27th Motorized Rifle Division managed to break through towards Selydove from the north along the E50 Selydove-Karlivka route, which is consistent with recent Russian claims of Russian advances into Selydove via Mykhailivka (just east of Selydove) [...] The Ukrainian General Staff [...] noted that over half of the Russian ground attacks in the Pokrovsk direction on August 28 were concentrated near Selydove and Novohrodivka [...] Geolocated footage published on August 27 shows Russian forces, reportedly of the Republic of Tatarstan volunteer-based 1st "Timer" Battalion of the 57th Motorized Rifle Regiment (6th Motorized Rifle Division, 3rd AC), planting a flag in western Kostyantynivka (northeast of Vuhledar) at a position along Shakhtarska Street, indicating that Russian forces have likely seized the whole settlement.
Additional geolocated footage published on September 16 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced to northwestern Andriivka (further southeast of Chasiv Yar), confirming Russian claims from May 23 that Russian forces seized the settlement [...] Russian sources began reporting at least by September 6 that Ukrainian forces successfully counterattacked in Selydove and pushed Russian forces out of the eastern part of the town, and Russian and Ukrainian sources have both reported that the frontline in the Selydove area is now located at the railway line between Mykhailivka and Selydove — consistent with available geolocated evidence [...] Geolocated footage published on September 16 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced to Buriaka Street in northern Zhelanne Pershe (southeast of Pokrovsk).
Russian forces recently advanced into Selydove (southeast of Pokrovsk) [...] Geolocated footage published on September 27 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced into southern Selydove along Shevchenka Street and south of the settlement.
Russian forces recently advanced near Toretsk amid continued fighting in the area on July 5. Geolocated footage published on July 4 and 5 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced in southern Pivnichne [...] Russian forces continued offensive operations near Toretsk; northeast of Toretsk near Druzhba; east of Toretsk near Pivnichne; and southeast of Toretsk near Niu York, Yurivka, and Zalizne on July 4 and 5
Additional geolocated footage published on September 17 shows elements of the Russian 144th Motorized Rifle Brigade (51st Combined Arms Army [CAA], formerly 1st Donetsk People's Republic [DNR] Army Corps [AC]) raising several flags within Ukrainsk (southeast of Pokrovsk), indicating that Russian forces recently seized the settlement.
Geolocated footage published on September 11 of Russian soldiers freely operating in southern Ukrainsk (southeast of Pokrovsk) and interacting with Ukrainian civilian volunteers indicates that Russian forces have recently advanced in the southern part of the town [...] Geolocated footage published on September 12 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced into Hostre
Geolocated footage published on May 16 indicates that Russian forces advanced closer towards Lyptsi from the northeast. [...] Geolocated footage published on May 16 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced north of Berestove
Geolocated footage published on May 26 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced into southeastern Ivanivka [...] The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces seized Berestove
Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces advanced 400 meters south of Berestove
the enemy used tanks, mortars and artillery of various types to attack the Ukrainian positions [...] [in] Dvorichne
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces completely captured Dvorichne
Geolocated footage published on February 6 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced [...] into Fyholivka, and seized the settlement
Geolocated footage published on June 9 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced north of Ivanivka, and Russian forces likely seized the settlement within the past week.
A Russian milblogger claimed that Russian forces [...] are conducting reconnaissance-in-force operations near Ivanivka's southern outskirts. [...] The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces seized Andriivka [...] Geolocated footage published on May 22 [...] likely indicates that Russian forces recently seized Umanske
Geolocated footage published on May 24 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced up to a destroyed bridge [...] southeast of Tykhe [...] The Ukrainian General Staff acknowledged that Russian forces achieved partial tactical success near Ivanivka [...] A Russian milblogger claimed that Russian forces advanced southeast of Ivanivka and gained a foothold on the eastern outskirts of the settlement
Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces retreated from unspecified positions near Lyptsi and that there are reports that Ukrainian forces in the area pushed Russian forces back towards Lukyantsi [...] Russian sources claimed on May 25 that elements of the Russian 47th Tank Division [...] seized Ivanivka
Geolocated footage published on June 7 shows Ukrainian forces operating in southwestern Hlyboke [...], suggesting that Ukrainian forces conducted a local counterattack. [...] Geolocated footage published on June 7 indicates that Russian forces advanced [...] in central Sokil
Luhansk People's Republic (LNR) Deputy Internal Minister Vitaly Kiselyov reiterated claims that Russian forces captured Horobivka (17km northeast of Kupyansk) on October 18, although ISW cannot independently verify that Russian forces have captured the settlement.
Russian forces recently seized Kotlyarivka (southeast of Kupyansk) no later than May 4 [...] Geolocated footage published on May 4 indicates that Ukrainian forces may have regained positions in Nevelske (southwest of Avdiivka) on an unspecified date. [...] A Russian milblogger claimed that Russian forces made marginal gains [...] in eastern Paraskoviivka
Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces advanced in Berestove (28km southeast of Kupyansk) and possibly seized Kotlyarivka
Geolocated imagery published on January 20 indicates that Russian forces captured Krokhmalne (20km northwest of Svatove)
Additional geolocated footage published on October 31 indicates that elements of the Russian 2nd Motorized Rifle Division [...] recently advanced in northern Kruhlyakivka (southeast of Kupyansk) and have likely seized the settlement [...] Additional geolocated footage published on October 31 indicates that elements of the Russian 114th Motorized Rifle Brigade (51st CAA) advanced to the southwestern administrative boundaries of Kurakhivka (northeast of Kurkahove) and have likely seized the settlement.
Geolocated footage published on October 19 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced along Luhova Street in southwestern Kruhlyakivka (southeast of Kupyansk) during a reinforced company-sized mechanized assault [...] Additional geolocated footage published on October 18 shows Ukrainian forces striking a Russian platoon-sized mechanized assault consisting of four infantry fighting vehicles in southern Shcherbynivka (west of Toretsk), indicating that Russian forces recently advanced in the area and likely seized Nelipivka [...] Geolocated footage published on October 19 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced on the southern outskirts of Vozdvyzhenka [...] geolocated footage published on October 19 shows Ukrainian forces striking Russian forces in northern Zoryane, southeast of Zoryane, and in the satellite community northeast of Zoryane, indicating that Russian forces recently advanced in the area and likely seized Zhelanna Druhe [...] The Russian MoD claimed that Russian forces seized Zoryane
Russian milbloggers subsequently claimed that the capture of Kotlyarivka allowed elements of the Russian 1st Guards Tank Army (Moscow Military District [MMD]) to completely seize Kyslivka [...] Russian milbloggers also claimed [...] that Russian forces reached the outskirts of Novooleksandrivka
To the north, along the eastern bank of the Oskil River, Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated another Lyman — Lyman Pershyi.
The Center for Defense Strategies also reported that Russian forces entered Lyman Pershyi
Lyman Pershyi [...] w[as] subjected to artillery and mortar shelling.
Russian sources claimed that heavy fighting is ongoing near Synkivka [...] and that Russian forces also attacked near Lyman Pershyi
This marking on the map in Novomlynsk is more of a clarification [...] the village was occupied about a few weeks ago
Geolocated footage published on September 13 shows Russian forces operating in central Snagost (south of Korenevo), indicating that Russian forces recently seized the entirety of the settlement [...] Geolocated footage published on September 12 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced into northern Petropavlivka (east of Kupyansk).
Geolocated footage published on July 20 shows Russian forces raising a Russian flag in central Pishchane and indicates that Russian forces have seized the settlement [...] Russian milbloggers claimed on July 19 and 20 that Russian forces completely seized Andriivka
A Russian milblogger claimed that Russian forces advanced about two kilometers deep to the eastern outskirts of Pishchane [...] The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed on June 16 that Russian forces seized Zahirne [...], sparking debate and some criticism from Russian milbloggers who noted that Russian forces have controlled Zahirne for some time. One milblogger claimed [...] that Ukrainian forces had withdrawn from Zahirne in 2023. However, the terrain features in the area prevented Russian forces from establishing a reliable foothold in the settlement until more recently.
Russian forces recently marginally advanced east of Pishchane [...] Russian forces likely recently seized Sokil [...] Geolocated footage published on July 6 shows elements of the Russian "Black Hussars" detachment raising a flag in western Sokil, and the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces seized the settlement.
Another Russian milblogger claimed that Russian forces are attacking Prylipka [...] Russian sources claimed that elements of the Russian 9th Motorized Rifle Brigade (1st DNR Army Corps) and other unspecified units forced Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Netaylove.
Ukrainian Kharkiv Group of Forces Spokesperson Colonel Yuriy Povkh stated on July 4 that a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group entered the village of Sotnytskyi Kozachok [...] Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces have almost "completely" seized the settlement [...] Russian milbloggers claimed on July 3 and 4 that Russian forces broke through Ukrainian defenses and advanced into the southwestern outskirts of Niu York
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian assault near Sotnytskyi Kozachok [...] on the evening of June 26 [...] Another milblogger claimed that Ukrainian forces likely advanced east of Terny but that the information is unconfirmed.
A prominent Russian milblogger reported on June 17 and 18 that Ukrainian forces seized Tykhe [...] suggesting that Ukrainian forces likely seized the settlement [...] Geolocated footage published on June 10 and 18 shows that Ukrainian forces also recently recaptured areas in southern and central Starytsya [...] Russian sources claimed that Russian forces advanced to eastern Pivnichne [...], to the administrative borders of Zalizne [...], and on the outskirts of Niu York
A Russian milblogger claimed that Russian forces also advanced up to 280 meters along Sadova Street within Starytsya [...] A Russian milblogger claimed that elements of the 6th Motorized Rifle Division (3rd Army Corps [AC]) seized Klishchiivka [...] Geolocated footage published on May 20 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced up to the eastern outskirts of Novooleksandrivka [...] Geolocated footage published on May 21 and 22 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced within southern Staromayorske
The Russian MoD claimed that elements of the Russian Northern Grouping of Forces seized Starytsa [...] Russian milbloggers [...] reiterated claims that Russian forces have entered Zybyne
Geolocated footage published on September 6 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced within southern Synkivka (northeast of Kupyansk) and seized the settlement.
Geolocated footage published on November 27 and 28 indicates that Russian forces advanced north of Synkivka (9km northeast of Kupyansk) and west of Pershotravneve (20km northeast of Kupyansk).
Geolocated footage published on February 28 shows that Russian forces advanced into Tabaivka (northwest of Svatove).
Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian elements of the 47th Tank Division (1st Guards Tank Army, Western Military District [WMD]) captured Tabaivka (southeast of Kupyansk)
The State Border Guard Service reported that it had raised the Ukrainian flag in the villages of Stroivka and Topoli in Kharkiv Oblast, located near the Russian border.
Geolocated footage published on January 13 indicates that Russian forces seized Pishchane [...] Geolocated footage posted on 13 January indicates that Russian forces seized Neskuchne
Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces advanced east of Tykhe (northeast of Vovchansk) and seized Zybyne
Ukrainian military observer Kostyantyn Mashovets stated on February 5 that Russian forces seized Zapadne
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed on January 22 that Russian forces seized Zapadne
Geolocated footage published on November 30, December 1, and December 3 shows Ukrainian forces engaging Russian forces in the settlement of Bilohrudove (11km southwest of Kherson City) indicating that Russian forces likely control most of Bilodrudnyi Island and that Ukrainian forces have recently established positions near Bilohrudove.
Its mayor Volodymyr Kovalenko has reportedly said that Russian troops have seized the city's executive committee and removed all Ukrainian flags from buildings
Russian forces completely vacated Sumy Oblast.
Geolocated footage published on February 23 indicates that Russian forces recently seized Bilohorivka and the quarry south of the settlement
Ukrainian forces likely conducted a deliberate withdrawal from Lysychansk, resulting in the Russian seizure of the city on July 2.
Geolocated footage published on October 16 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced in northern Nevske and suggests that widespread Russian claims that Russian forces seized the settlement are accurate [...] Ukrainian military observer Kostyantyn Mashovets stated that [Russian forces] [...] seized Makiivka
A Ukrainian military observer stated that Russian forces seized Myasozharivka (west of Svatove) [...] Ukrainian military observers stated on October 6 that Russian forces pushed Ukrainian forces from the poultry farm in eastern Tsukuryne and seized the remainder of the settlement [...] The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces seized Hrodivka [...] Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces seized Zhelanne Druhe [...] Russian sources reported that the operational tempo in the southern frontline near Kamyanske, Zaporizhia Oblast, is increasing [...] Geolocated footage published on October 6 indicates that Russian forces marginally advanced near Kamyanske and Plavni on the eastern shore of the Kakhovka Reservoir
A Russian milblogger claimed on May 31 that Russian forces entered Myasozharivka
Some Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces also seized Nevske
Russian sources claimed that Russian forces seized Novoselivske.
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Ukrainian forces attacked Russian positions in Novoselivske (14km northwest of Svatove). [...] Geolocated footage posted between November 28 and 29 shows Ukrainian troops claiming to be encircled by Russian troops on the eastern side of Kurdiumivka, about 12km southwest of Bakhmut. Russian sources circulated conflicting reports on the status of control of Kurdiumivka, with some reporting that Ukrainian troops still control the western half of the settlement and that fighting is ongoing while some claimed that Russian troops have taken full control of the settlement and are in the process of clearing Ukrainian positions.
Geolocated footage published on December 2 showed Russian forces walking around Novoselivske, which indicates that Russian forces have likely regained their positions in the settlement.
Geolocated footage published on November 12 shows that Russian forces advanced to positions west of Serhiivka (13km west of Svatove), corroborating Russian claims that Russian forces captured Serhiivka.
A Russian milblogger claimed that elements of the Russian 423rd Motorized Rifle Regiment [...] advanced westward to Stelmakhivka and began fighting within the settlement
Russian sources also claimed that Russian forces entered eastern Stelmakhivka
Russian forces conducted a limited cross-border incursion into Sumy Oblast on June 9 but likely have not established a significant or enduring presence in this area. [...] Mysynk stated [...] that Ryzhivka is a contested "gray zone" because of its proximity to the international border. [...] Another milblogger claimed that elements of the Russian 228th Motorized Rifle Regiment [...] entered Novopokrovske [...] Geolocated footage published on June 10 shows that Russian forces advanced to northern Staromayorske [...] and have likely seized the whole settlement.
A Russian milblogger claimed on January 2 that Russian forces conducted a raid on Ukrainian positions in Novopokrovka, Zaporizhia Oblast and that Russian forces entrenched themselves in captured Dorozhnyanka
Geolocated footage published on March 19 showed Russian forces operating in southern Dorozhnyanka.
The ministry said its forces had also taken control of the village of Lobkove in southern Ukraine's Zaporizhia region.
Geolocated combat footage posted on June 20 shows Ukrainian forces repelling a Russian armored assault east of Spirne [...] ISW geolocated footage published on June 21 that shows continued Ukrainian control of Pyatykhatky.
Geolocated footage published on August 9 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced west of Novooleksandrivka and within Ivanivka (both east of Pokrovsk).
Ukraine's defence forces have captured Apanasovka, Snagost and Otruba and advanced into Olgovka in Russia's Kursk Oblast on 18 August.
Additional geolocated footage published on September 10 indicates that elements of the Russian 51st Airborne (VDV) Regiment (106th VDV Division) advanced north and northeast of Snagost (south of Korenevo) during a company-sized mechanized assault [...] Several Russian sources claimed that Russian forces fully seized Snagost, but ISW has not observed visual confirmation of these claims.
Ukraine struck back on Tuesday, and battles continued through the night into Wednesday as Ukrainian forces pushed to the northwest of the border town of Sudzha, 530 km (330 miles) southwest of Moscow, Russia's defence ministry said.
The enemy is also consolidating their positions and building up forces in the eastern part of Sudzha.
A Russian source claimed that Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) forces captured Opytne. [...] Russian sources claimed that Russian forces seized Pavlivka in western Donetsk Oblast on November 11 amid reports of continued fighting. Geolocated footage shows Russian forces raising a flag in the southeast corner of the village.
Geolocated footage posted on November 12 showed that Russian forces advanced into northwestern outskirts of Opytne [...] The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Russian news outlets claimed that Russian troops captured Pavlivka (45km southwest of Donetsk City) on November 14 after Ukrainian forces conducted unsuccessful counterattacks near Pavlivka and Nikolske on November 13.
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed on November 17 that Russian forces captured Opytne
Geolocated imagery shows that Russian forces likely captured Ozarianivka (a village about 15km southwest of Bakhmut) around November 27 and 28. Multiple Russian sources claimed that Russian forces also captured Kurdiumivka (13km southwest of Bakhmut), Klishchiivka (7km southwest of Bakhmut), Andriivka (10km southwest of Bakhmut), Zelenopillia
approximately 43,133 sq km, or about 7.1% of Ukraine's area, is Russian occupied; the seized area includes all of Crimea and about one-third of both Luhans'k and Donets'k oblasts.
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