"We are losing 20 square kilometers every day": Chmut on the occupiers' advance

Ukraine has lost about 3,600 km² of territory over the year across all directions. In November, the pace of the Russian advance reached its peak: 610 km² per month and 20.3 km² per day.

This opinion was expressed by the head of the volunteer foundation "Come Back Alive," military expert and analyst Taras Chmut on the social network X.

Chmut also noted that this year Ukraine conducted a successful operation in Kursk region, taking control of about 1,100 km², of which 460 km² are currently held.

According to him, the Russians are increasing the pace of their offensive. In June, losses were around 100 km² per month and 3.4 km² per day, while in September, they reached approximately 400 km² per month and 13.4 km² per day.

"Think about it, we are losing 20 square kilometers every day. Every day. Our own land," Chmut stressed.

He adds that Russia's advances are being made "at the cost of enormous losses in equipment, ammunition, and personnel," and the loss ratio has already reached the level of World War II in some areas.

"But the enemy keeps pushing forward," the military expert concluded.

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