WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST 2 YEARS IN RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR

major events in the Russia-Ukraine conflict over the last two years:

• Start of Invasion: On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, marking an escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that started in 20141. This invasion became the largest attack on a European country since World War II1.

• Casualties and Displacement: The war is estimated to have caused tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilian casualties and hundreds of thousands of military casualties1. By April 2023, about 8 million Ukrainians had been internally displaced and more than 8.2 million had fled the country1.

• Territorial Control: By June 2022, Russian troops occupied about 20% of Ukrainian territory1. However, Russian troops retreated from the northern front by April 2022 after encountering logistical challenges and stiff Ukrainian resistance1.

• Key Battles: Russia captured Kherson in March and Mariupol in May after a destructive siege1. Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the eastern town of Avdiivka in Russia’s biggest victory since the fall of Bakhmut in May last year2.

• Current Status: As of March 2024, the conflict is still ongoing1.

This is a very high-level summary and the situation is much more complex and nuanced. For a more detailed account, I would recommend reading comprehensive reports or books on the subject. Please note that the situation is evolving and the information might have changed. For the most recent updates, please refer to reliable news sources.