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Ukraine War Map 2026

Live interactive conflict map tracking the Russia-Ukraine war — frontline events, military strikes, drone and missile attacks, ACLED data, GDELT news from 10,000+ sources, and AI intelligence updated continuously.

Days at War — Since Feb 24, 2022
Conflict Events (30d) — ACLED · UCDP · HAPI
Fatalities (30d) — Reported deaths
Frontline ~1,000km Active combat zone
Live Articles — GDELT · 48h

Ukraine-Russia War Overview — 2026

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, marking the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. Following Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and years of fighting in the Donbas, the invasion opened multiple front lines across eastern and southern Ukraine.

As of 2026, active combat continues across the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, and Luhansk oblasts. Ukraine has received substantial military and financial support from NATO member states, the US, UK, and the European Union, while Russia operates under comprehensive Western sanctions.

The interactive map above shows verified conflict events from ACLED, military positions, nuclear facilities, and military bases across the Ukraine theater of operations — updated in real-time.

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War Timeline — Key Events

Mar 2026
Diplomatic discussions intensify amid ongoing combat. No ceasefire agreement signed. Drone and missile strikes continue across both sides of the front.
2025
Russia maintains grinding offensive operations in Donetsk oblast. Ukraine continues deep-strike drone campaigns against Russian military infrastructure and energy facilities.
Aug 2024
Ukraine launches surprise cross-border incursion into Kursk oblast, Russia — the first foreign ground operation on Russian soil since WWII.
Jun–Nov 2023
Ukrainian counter-offensive in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk oblasts. Limited territorial gains against heavily fortified Russian defensive lines.
Sep–Nov 2022
Ukraine liberates Kharkiv oblast and Kherson city in rapid counter-offensives, marking the war's biggest territorial shifts.
24 Feb 2022
Russia launches full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and southern Ukraine. Global condemnation and unprecedented sanctions imposed.

Forces Involved

Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU)
Ukraine's military, including ground forces, air force, navy, and territorial defense. Supported by Western weapons, intelligence, and training.
Russian Armed Forces
Russian military forces conducting the invasion. Includes regular army, airborne (VDV), Wagner Group successors, and mobilized reservists.
NATO / Western Allies
Providing weapons (HIMARS, Leopard, F-16), ammunition, intelligence sharing, training, and financial support. No direct combat involvement.
North Korea / Iran (Russian allies)
North Korea supplies artillery shells and ballistic missiles to Russia. Iran has provided Shahed-series attack drones used against Ukrainian infrastructure.

Key Conflict Fronts

Donetsk Oblast — Main Ground Front

The heaviest fighting occurs in Donetsk oblast, where Russian forces conduct grinding offensive operations aimed at capturing remaining Ukrainian-held territory. Cities like Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, and surrounding areas see daily combat. Both sides suffer significant casualties in this attritional warfare.

Zaporizhzhia — Southern Front

The Zaporizhzhia front remains largely static after Ukraine's 2023 counter-offensive. Both sides maintain fortified positions. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant — Europe's largest — remains under Russian control, with ongoing safety concerns monitored by the IAEA.

Deep Strikes — Drone and Missile Warfare

Both sides conduct long-range strikes deep into each other's territory. Russia uses cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and Iranian-designed Shahed drones against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. Ukraine responds with domestically-produced drones targeting Russian military bases, oil refineries, and logistics hubs hundreds of kilometers from the front line.

Black Sea — Naval Dimension

Ukraine has effectively pushed the Russian Black Sea Fleet from western waters using naval drones and anti-ship missiles, despite having no traditional navy. The grain corridor operates under ongoing risk. Crimea's military infrastructure faces regular Ukrainian strikes.

What This Map Tracks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ukraine war still ongoing in 2026?
Yes. Active fighting continues across eastern and southern Ukraine as of March 2026. There are ongoing diplomatic discussions but no signed ceasefire or peace agreement is in place.
How many people have died in the Ukraine war?
Estimates vary widely due to limited battlefield access. UN figures confirm tens of thousands of civilian deaths. Military casualties on both sides are estimated in the hundreds of thousands. The ACLED events panel on this page tracks verified, geo-coded incidents with reported fatality counts.
Where can I follow Ukraine war news live?
The live panel to the right aggregates Ukraine war news from GDELT — 10,000+ sources updated every few hours. For a broader view, see the War Monitor global dashboard or the Ukraine Daily Brief.
What is the Ukraine CII score?
The Conflict Instability Index (CII) is a composite score (0-100) measuring geopolitical risk, military activity, economic stress, and social instability. See the full Ukraine CII Analysis for a breakdown.
How does War Monitor collect conflict data?
War Monitor integrates ACLED for ground-truth events, GDELT for media intelligence, AI models for synthesis, and prediction markets for probabilistic forecasts. All data is processed in real time and never cached for more than a few hours.

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