(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces have largely halted Russia’s spring and summer 2026 offensive, with Russian troops losing territory for a second consecutive month, according to assessments cited by the Washington based Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The reported territorial losses mark a significant development after a prolonged period during which Russian forces had maintained limited gains across several sectors of the front. The fighting continues despite the substantial military, economic and political costs Russia has incurred since launching its full scale invasion. Ukrainian officials and analysts point to the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian drone operations and continued…