Zelenskyy: Ukraine forces retake up to 435 sq km in the south
Mar 8th 2026
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have regained control of approximately 400 to 435 sq km in the south after operations over the last month and a half, a figure similar to an earlier military update.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian defence forces have restored control over roughly 400 to 435 square kilometres in southern Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy made the announcement during a joint press briefing with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, as reported by Ukrinform.
- He said the operations took place over the past month and a half and were aimed at disrupting Russia's plans.
- On 23 February, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that about 400 square kilometres had been liberated.