Ukraine Claims Major Battlefield Gains in 'Operation Vivaldi'
Summary
Ukraine has regained control of over 100 square kilometers of land near the eastern city of Lyman in its ongoing conflict with Russian forces. This counterattack, called "Operation Vivaldi," has reclaimed several villages and territory, forcing Russia to move troops and weaken its position elsewhere.Key Facts
- Ukraine retook more than 100 square kilometers near Lyman in the Donetsk region in about two weeks.
- The area recaptured includes three villages and totals 277 square kilometers since Operation Vivaldi started.
- Operation Vivaldi began with removing Russian infiltrators and developed into a larger offensive.
- Russian forces had previously captured Lyman early in the 2022 invasion, but Ukraine retook it later that year.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called the operation important for the country's defense.
- Russia claims it has made gains in northeastern Sumy region, but independent analysts say Russia’s claims are exaggerated.
- Russia announced it annexed several eastern Ukrainian regions, including Donetsk, but does not fully control them and this annexation is not recognized internationally.
- Ukraine aims to regain all territory currently held by Russia, including Crimea taken by Russia in 2014.
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