Ukraine's military has turned the war in its favour by carrying out more frontline assaults than Russian forces for the first time, according to commanders. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky confirmed that Ukrainian offensive operations now outnumber those of the enemy, though he cautioned against complacency as Russian forces remain strong.
Ukrainian officials report killing between seven and nine Russian soldiers for every Ukrainian lost in battle. Syrsky claimed that overall Russian casualties, including deaths and injuries, are roughly 3.5 times greater than Ukraine's, with the ratio for deaths being significantly higher. Since the war began, Russia has suffered over 1.35 million men killed or wounded.
One UK security source suggested that Ukraine will seek to consolidate its initiative, adding: 'Ukraine has had a number of special forces victories, including several on the Kursk Bridge linking Crimea to Russia. I would expect to see more missions inside Russia, forcing the Kremlin to pull soldiers back from the front.' President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly approved a large number of special operations against Russia.
There are growing concerns that President Vladimir Putin may order a major assault from Belarus. On Monday, Russian and Belarusian forces conducted exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons. The drill came a day after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Russia, killing at least three people and striking a major oil refinery, a fuel depot, and a microelectronics factory.
Meanwhile, Russia is amassing around 90,000 troops near Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine, in preparation for a potential assault. The town has become the focal point of intense fighting due to its strategic rail and road connections. Russian losses since the invasion include 11,943 tanks, 436 warplanes, 353 helicopters, and 33 warships.
