Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, said troops regained control of nearly 50 square kilometres in March.
He added last week that Ukraine has recaptured about 480 square kilometres since the end of January. President Volodymyr Zelensky this month described conditions on the front as the best since mid-2025.
Drones have played a central role in the conflict, with both sides investing in their development and in countermeasures.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the new strategy integrates aerial and ground-based unmanned systems with infantry into unified units. Officials say the approach has already delivered results, with Ukrainian forces liberating significant areas since February, particularly in the south.
