Live: Ukraine makes fastest battlefield gain in 2.5 years, new data shows
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by FRANCE 24February 16, 2026
Ukraine recaptured 201 square kilometres of territory from Russia in five days last week – its biggest gain in 2.5 years – according to AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War. Experts from the institute said Ukraine likely took advantage of a recent shutdown of Russian forces’ access to Starlink. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Originally published on France 24 Europe on 2/16/2026