How far has the Russian Federation advanced at the front in a year – the expert's conclusions

The southern part of Donetsk region is now under threat of loss.

Russian forces had an advance in Ukraine during 2024, but it was small compared to the heavy losses in manpower and equipment.

Military commentator Denys Popovych said this on Radio NV.

The expert summed up the results of 2024 regarding the situation at the front.

“The enemy had and continues to advance through the territory of Ukraine. The key moment was the loss of Avdiivka in February… After Avdiivka, the enemy began to advance in the east, towards the borders with the Dnipropetrovsk region, in Donetsk region. A number of settlements were lost,” Popovych said.

He emphasized that the southern part of Donetsk region is now under threat of loss. In particular, the enemy there has already captured Ugledar.

“Vugledar is lost. Kurakhove is now fighting. Velika Novosilka is…