On February 24, 2022, the world was greeted with devastating news: Russian tanks had invaded Ukraine from both the east and north. The conflict between the two countries has resulted in a staggering number of casualties and millions of refugees seeking safety in various parts of Europe. This page serves as a hub for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine, offering a collection of maps, charts, videos, and satellite imagery showcasing the military, environmental, and humanitarian aspects of the ongoing crisis.
The most recent development in Ukraine’s fight against the Russian occupation is a counteroffensive aimed at reclaiming territories deep within Russian-controlled regions. Ukrainian forces have launched attacks on arms depots and other strategic targets, resulting in some progress against heavily fortified Russian positions. Villages in the Donetsk region are among those claimed to have been liberated since the start of the counteroffensive. Unfortunately, an interactive graphic cannot be displayed at the moment, likely due to being offline or JavaScript being disabled in your browser.
Meanwhile, both sides continue to suffer significant casualties. The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has reported that Russian losses are expected to be the highest since the major battle for Bakhmut in March. These intensifying developments on the battlefield coincide with a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a delegation of African leaders who have called for de-escalation. Again, the interactive graphic cannot be displayed at this time.
In June 2023, the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine caused massive flooding and devastation in downstream towns and villages. The disaster resulted in numerous casualties, as evacuation efforts in Russian-controlled territories proved inadequate. Additionally, the flood narrowed Ukraine’s options for its counteroffensive, which had just begun in early June.
Satellite images from May 2023 revealed the extensive fortifications established by Russia along the almost 1,000km frontline. These images, reviewed by military experts, showed a complex network of anti-tank ditches, trenches, barricades, obstacles, razor wire, and minefields. These fortifications played a crucial role in shaping the course of the conflict. Unfortunately, the interactive graphic cannot be displayed.
In May 2023, Vladimir Putin claimed a major victory in the battle for Bakhmut, a city in eastern Ukraine. However, Kyiv disputed this claim, asserting that the battle was still ongoing. Putin attributed the capture of Bakhmut to the paramilitary group Wagner, with support from Russia’s armed forces. The months-long fighting had caused severe damage, with over 100,000 casualties and the city left in ruins. Once again, the interactive graphic cannot be shown.
Earlier in the year, satellite images revealed the extent of damage caused by intense artillery shelling in the Vuhledar area, south of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region.
In September to November 2022, Ukraine launched a successful counteroffensive, liberating 3,000 sq km of territory in just six days. This was their most significant victory since pushing Russian troops back from Kyiv in March. The Ukrainian forces continued to advance east, capturing the transport hub of Lyman and eventually reaching Svatove, a logistics center for Russia. These advances marked a major setback for Putin’s invasion. Furthermore, Ukrainian forces entered Kherson in November, sealing another significant defeat for Russia.
In March 2022, Russia failed in its attempt to capture Kyiv due to various factors, including the city’s geographical advantages, mistakes made by the attackers, and the use of modern weaponry by Ukraine. The defense of Kyiv showcased the resourcefulness and resilience of the Ukrainian people, who utilized smartphones and pieces of foam mat to their advantage.
The conflict in Ukraine has also given rise to one of the largest refugee crises in modern history. The number of Ukrainians fleeing the violence continues to grow, further exacerbating the humanitarian aspect of the crisis.
Sources: Institute for the Study of War, Rochan Consulting, FT research.Cartography and development by Steve Bernard, Chris Campbell, Caitlin Gilbert, Cleve Jones, Emma Lewis, Joanna S Kao, Sam Learner, Ændra Rininsland, Niko Kommenda, Alan Smith, Martin Stabe, Neggeen Sadid, Liz Faunce, and Dan Clark.Based on reporting by Roman Olearchyk, Christopher Miller, Max Seddon, John Paul Rathbone, John Reed, Guy Chazan, Henry Foy, Mehul Srivastava, and Tim Judah.
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