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As the conflict has dragged on, both sides have engaged in a relentless battle over fractions of a land that constitutes little over 1% of Ukraine's territory. The past months have seen the frontlines locked in a stalemate where every inch gained translates to significant human loss. Russian forces' longest advance—42 kilometers—has taken an unbearable toll, echoing an unwarranted tribute to modern warfare's complexities.