Article Summary

Ukraine's military leader says their forces have slowed Russian advances by more than half in 2026 through active defense and targeted strikes, despite being outnumbered. He claims Ukrainian operations have inflicted heavy casualties on Russian troops and caused billions in economic damage, while also warning that the war is far from over and Russia is escalating attacks. The article builds confidence in Ukraine’s military strategy by emphasizing initiative and resilience, using official statements and figures without independent verification.