How many Ukrainian territory is controlling Russia so far

Military analysts at the US-based Institute for War Research have released their latest assessment of the Russian campaign. Here are the latest key data:

Kiev, capital of Ukraine, remains Moscow's top combat operation. Russia is creating conditions to surround the capital with advances from the west and the east of the city.

Analysts believe the 64km-long convoy still north of the city is there to support an attack on the west side.

While grants and air raids continue at Kharkiv. Analysts believe Russia is initially launching an air strike before entering with a new ground attack Wednesday or Thursday.

In the south, Russian forces are aiming to support the capture of Kherson, which could pave the way for new movements in Odessa and Mykolaiv é, which could prevent access to Ukraine's port.

Kherson, strategically, would be a vital basis for the Russian Army, as it seeks to move further inland and west along the coast to the large port city of Odessa. Jefferson is in itself an important Black Sea port and an industrial centre.

Controling Kherson means also checking a large water source.

The Russians are also listing troops to surround Marioupoli in the east, which would create a <x0 ground sub>” for Russian forces to travel freely between Russia and Crime.