Russia expanded its territory in Ukraine by less than 0.04% in a month of brutal fighting that cost it thousands of soldiers and vital equipment, says think tank

Russia gained just 0.039% of additional territory in Ukraine in February, a think tank says.

That's despite its long-feared offensive starting that month, experts say.

The Institute for the Study of War says it increased the amount of territory it controls in Ukraine by less than 0.04% in February.

Russia continues to lose equipment and a large number of soldiers in exchange for meager gains.