Map Shows Scale of Ukraine's New Battlefield Gains in Major Counteroffensive
Summary
Ukraine has launched a counteroffensive called “Operation Vivaldi” in the eastern Donbas region, making significant advances against Russian forces near the city of Lyman. Ukrainian commanders confirmed they have cleared large areas of territory, disrupting Russian supply lines and weakening Russia’s position in the area.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps Commander Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi confirmed details of Operation Vivaldi.
- Ukrainian forces have cleared about 32 square miles of territory northwest of Lyman and more than 77 square miles overall.
- The operation has targeted Russian 20th and 25th Combined Arms Armies, causing heavy damage.
- Ukrainian drone strikes have disrupted Russian supply hubs and pipelines supplying occupied areas.
- The Lyman salient, a strategic area, has been cleared, easing pressure on Ukraine’s heavily fortified defensive line.
- Russian forces are struggling to hold and recapture positions near Lyman as a result of Ukraine’s offense.
- The counteroffensive may delay Russian plans to attack the city of Slovyansk.
- Analysts note Ukrainian advances have slowed recently but still represent important progress.
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