@outlaw: There is no doubt that the Ukrainian forces have recently liberated a considerable amount of territory and more importantly people. A very rough guess of mine estimates that the population living under the (Pro)Russians is down to somewhat over 2 million from around 2.8 before the last successes. Of course it could be considerably less due to refugees, but it serves as an orientation.
The linked map should also taken only as such and with the fog of war in mind. I have posted it in English and I think the large size helps. If it isn't ok just PN me.
On the other hand the Ukrainian attempt to close down the border with Russia has faced severe setbacks with (Pro)Russian attacks hitting the quite isolated units there.
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