How much of Ukraine is under Russia now?

 How much of Ukraine is under Russia now?

As of January 31, 2025, Russia continues to occupy significant portions of Ukrainian territory, a situation that has evolved since the initial invasion in 2014 and the subsequent escalation in 2022.


Current Territorial Control:


Crimea: Annexed by Russia in 2014, Crimea remains under Russian administration.


Eastern and Southern Regions: In September 2022, Russia declared the annexation of four Ukrainian oblasts: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. However, it did not fully control these regions at the time. Estimates from that period indicate that Russia controlled approximately 90,000 square kilometers, or about 15% of Ukraine's territory. 


Recent Developments: In January 2025, Russia claimed to have captured Velyka Novosilka, a strategic town in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian forces reported strategic withdrawals in the area to avoid encirclement, indicating ongoing combat operations. 



The dynamic nature of the conflict makes it challenging to provide precise figures for the current extent of Russian-occupied territories. Control lines have shifted due to ongoing military engagements, and both sides continue to contest various regions.


For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consulting official statements from the Ukrainian government, reputable international news outlets, and analyses from defense and geopolitical experts is advisable.


  • Russia on Sunday claimed its troops had captured Velyka Novosilka, a strategically important town in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. The statement could not be independently verified, and Ukraine’s 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade said its troops had only strategically withdrawn from certain parts of Velyka Novosilka to avoid encirclement. “This does not mean that we have completely left the city, the fighting in Velyka Novosilka continues. All actions are aimed at minimising our own losses and maximum damage to the enemy.” The brigade said the withdrawal would make it topographically difficult for Russians to advance by making the river an obstacle. “The enemy … will have no peace, any movement is cut off by shells and drones.”


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