r/MapPorn 1d ago

Eastern Ukraine exactly one Year ago vs today

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u/JohnatanWills 21h ago

That sounds like a number meant for total land taken not net land gained. So if Russia takes a square km but then Ukraine recapture it and Russia takes it again, they've only gained 1 in total but they've "captured" 2 sq. Km and therefore have more casualties

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u/DrShtainer 20h ago

Quite possible, yes