Ukraine’s 2026 counterattacks have regained more ground than its failed 2023 offensive, OSINT analyst Clément Molin says, putting the figure at about 450 sq km (175 sq mi). CIT agrees that this year’s local operations have been more successful by area, but says Molin overstates what can be confirmed near Sloviansk. CIT also cautions that the comparison is imperfect: the 2023 campaign was a theater-wide offensive with major strategic objectives, whereas today’s operations are tactical and target looser Russian formations rather than prepared defensive lines. https://t.me/istories_media/13686