War Timeline
A comprehensive day-by-day chronicle of the Russia-Ukraine war, documenting every major event, battle, and development since Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. Each day contains detailed event data, casualty figures, and geographic analysis.
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Total Days
1,470
Since Feb 24, 2022
Documented Events
123,817
ACLED verified
Avg Events/Day
84
Across all regions
Total Fatalities
857,960
In documented events
Years Covered
5
2022 → 2026
Conflict Intensity Over Time
Chart shows monthly event counts. Peaks often correspond to major offensives or intensified fighting.
Key Events of the War
Full-Scale Invasion Begins
Russia launches multi-axis assault on Ukraine
Kyiv Oblast Liberated
Russian forces withdraw from northern Ukraine
Mariupol Falls
Azovstal steel plant defenders surrender after 82-day siege
Kharkiv Counteroffensive
Ukraine liberates most of Kharkiv Oblast
Kherson Liberated
Russia withdraws from right-bank Kherson
Fall of Bakhmut
Russia captures Bakhmut after 10-month battle
Kakhovka Dam Destruction
Dam destroyed, causing massive flooding
Fall of Avdiivka
Russia captures Avdiivka after months of assault
Events by Year
2022
31,992 events • 222,878 fatalities
2023
30,480 events • 210,667 fatalities
2024
29,324 events • 202,225 fatalities
2025
29,119 events • 202,037 fatalities
2026
2,902 events • 20,153 fatalities