WorldInside Ukraine’s secret counteroffensive in heavily fortified Donbas

Ukraine’s ongoing Operation Vivaldi in the Lyman sector of northern Donetsk Oblast sought to improve defenses ahead of winter. Commanders said troops crossed minefields and a river to capture Shandryholove; by Oct. 14, the operation had liberated 277 square kilometers and 16 villages.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-22 05:22Original