Russia captured 4.7 thousand km² in 2025: what happened on the front and what are the consequences

Situation on the front in Ukraine in 2025

According to Главком: In 2025, hostilities in Ukraine did not lead to radical changes on the front, but Russian forces gradually advanced, capturing about 4.7 thousand square kilometers of territory. This amounts to approximately 0.78% of Ukraine's total area. Throughout the year, around 300 Ukrainian settlements fell under occupation. Ukrainian defenders held key positions and inflicted losses on the enemy, however, the situation at the front remained tense.

Expansion of Russian occupation troops

In 2024, Ukraine lost control over more than 3.6 thousand square kilometers of territory. During 2025, Russian occupation troops continued their expansion. In June 2025, they took control of the settlement of Kostiantynivka in the Sumy region. On the night of December 20, 2025, Russian military entered the border village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region. Also, in December 2025, Russian terrorists captured part of the city of Hulyaipole in Zaporizhia, and in July 2025, the enemy occupied Yablunivka.

Some of the settlements occupied by Russia include:

• Peredbuda
• Komar
• Myrne
• Maliivka

Additionally, the advance of the occupiers occurred along the front line in:

• Sumy direction
• Kharkiv region
• Lyman
• Pokrovsk
• Myronivka
• Kostiantynivka

The situation remains complex, and Ukrainian forces continue to fight for the restoration of control over lost territories.

The events of 2025 in Ukraine confirm the duration of the conflict and the resilience of Ukrainian forces, despite territorial losses. The Russian occupation actions continue to threaten the security and integrity of Ukraine, while the international community monitors the developments. An important question remains regarding support for Ukraine in its fight to defend its sovereignty and restore control over lost territories.