Ukraine rejects Russia's claimed territorial gains as illusion
Kyiv says Moscow's claim to have seized over 1,800 square kilometers since September is false. President Zelensky later said Ukraine has retaken more land than Russia has captured this fall.
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What happened
Ukraine rejected Russia's claim to have captured more than 1,800 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and nearly 100 settlements, including the eastern town of Dobropillia, since early September.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on which side is gaining ground in the fighting. Zelensky said the same pattern had occurred at other points this year.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 10:07 AM ET: Ukraine rejected Russia's claim to have captured more than 1,800 square kilometers and nearly 100 settlements since September, calling it an illusion.
- Oct 18, 6:34 PM ET: Zelensky said Ukrainian forces had liberated more territory this fall than Russia had managed to capture.
Coverage
- Zelensky: Ukraine has retaken more territory than Russia captured this fall (Kyiv Independent)
- Ukraine Dismisses Russia’s Latest Claimed Territorial Advances as ‘An Illusion’ (The Moscow Times)
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