Ukrainian forces have regained control of more than 30 square kilometers in Donetsk Oblast and advanced east through the Lyman urban territorial community during offensive operations, according to the DeepState project. The military push, designated as Operation Vivaldi, involved the liberation of Derilove and Shandryholove villages alongside full control established over Drobyševe, according to statements from 3rd Army Corps commander Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky.
Operation Vivaldi Territorial Gains and Russian Casualties
During the first and second stages of Operation Vivaldi, the 3rd Army Corps and attached units liberated a total of 50 square kilometers of territory and returned 125 square kilometers to Ukrainian control in the Lyman direction, according to Biletsky.
Did you know? Operation Vivaldi marked a tactical milestone when the 3rd Army Corps deployed ground-based kamikaze robotic systems behind enemy lines at a distance of 10 kilometers, according to official military disclosures.
Tactical Execution and Advanced Technologies
Ukrainian forces utilized specialized robotic units alongside artillery and unmanned systems to strike Russian command posts, communication hubs, logistics routes, and reserves. According to Biletsky, air defense and electronic warfare units established a protective dome over the combat zone, effectively blinding Russian forces and preventing them from detecting the operation’s trajectory until Ukrainian units had already secured their positions.
Deputy Commander of the 3rd Army Corps Maksym Zhorin reported that Ukrainian troops advanced further than initially projected. The operation resulted in the elimination of multiple Russian officers and substantially increased the prisoner-of-war exchange fund, according to Zhorin’s public briefings.
Initial Phases of the Lyman Direction Push
The offensive in northern Donetsk Oblast kicked off in mid-September. The initial phase eliminated Russian infiltration pockets around Novoselivka, Yarlovo, Koroviy Yar, and Oleksandrivka, alongside the liberation of Serednie village, as detailed by the 3rd Army Corps. These preliminary shaping operations laid the groundwork for the subsequent deeper thrusts into Derilove and Shandryholove.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Operation Vivaldi?
Which settlements were recently liberated?
Ukrainian forces liberated the villages of Derilove and Shandryholove and secured full control over Drobyševe, according to data from the DeepState project and military commanders.
How many Russian troops were reportedly lost in the operation?
Military reports attribute over 3,000 casualties across the 20th, 25th, and 1st Tank armies of the Russian armed forces since the launch of Operation Vivaldi.
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