Interactive War Maps
Explore the geographic dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through our interactive maps. Visualize conflict events, territory control, missile strikes, and equipment losses across Ukraine. Data is sourced from ACLED, Oryx, and other verified open-source intelligence.
Events Mapped
123,817
Geolocated incidents
Regions Covered
15
Ukrainian oblasts
Active Frontline
~1,200 km
Estimated length
Occupied Territory
~18%
Of Ukrainian territory
Available Maps
Explosions & Fire
Regional heatmap of explosion events, remote violence, artillery fire, and missile strikes
Conflict Heatmap
Visualize conflict intensity across regions with color-coded heatmap
Territory Control
Current front lines and territory controlled by Ukraine and Russia
Shelling & Strikes
Missile, drone, and artillery strike locations and patterns
Equipment Losses
Geographic distribution of confirmed military equipment losses
Frontline Changes
Timeline of territorial control shifts — 9 phases from Feb 2022 through 2026
Event Locations — Interactive Map
Recent 70 geolocated conflict events. Use the year filter to explore by period. Click any cluster to zoom in.
Regional Conflict Intensity
Click on any region to see detailed statistics and events
Donetsk
19,956
events
Kherson
19,812
events
Kharkiv
19,788
events
Luhansk
19,784
events
Zaporizhzhia
19,760
events
Mykolaiv
2,578
events
Zhytomyr
2,527
events
Crimea
2,513
events
Odesa
2,497
events
Vinnytsia
2,458
events
Sumy
2,453
events
Dnipropetrovsk
2,439
events
Poltava
2,437
events
Kyiv
2,420
events
Chernihiv
2,395
events
Event Types Legend
Armed clashes between forces
Missile strikes, drone attacks, shelling
Attacks on civilian population
Territory changes, agreements
Data Coverage
95% of events have precise coordinates
Primary conflict zones documented
Understanding the Geographic Context
Frontline Dynamics
The front line stretches approximately 1,200 km from the Russian border near Kharkiv, through the Donbas region, to the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts. Fighting intensity varies by sector, with the heaviest combat in Donetsk Oblast.
Strike Patterns
Russian forces conduct strikes deep into Ukrainian territory using cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and Iranian-made Shahed drones. Major cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro are frequently targeted despite being far from the front.
Occupied Territories
Russia currently occupies approximately 18% of Ukraine's internationally recognized territory, including Crimea (annexed 2014), most of Luhansk Oblast, significant parts of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts. The front has remained relatively static since late 2022.
Humanitarian Impact
Areas near the front line face regular shelling and evacuation orders. The civilian population in frontline towns has been severely reduced, with cities like Avdiivka and Bakhmut nearly completely destroyed.