Ukraine’s secretive Operation Vivaldi counteroffensive near Lyman has recaptured up to 250 square kilometres from Russia, dismantling Moscow’s thrust toward the fortress city of Slovyansk. Using electronic warfare, unmanned ground vehicles, and elite shock troops, Ukrainian forces have potentially added years to any Russian timeline for capturing the Donbas region.
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An Overture to Victory: Operation Vivaldi and Ukraine’s Path to Battlefield Decision
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Ukraine’s innovative robot offensive just reversed a year of Russian gains
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