https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-ukraine-offensive-operation-vivaldi-recaptures-several-townsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-ukraine-offensive-operation-vivaldi-recaptures-several-townshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-ukraine-offensive-operation-vivaldi-recaptures-several-towns#u99781Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:10:08 +0000Ukrainian forces have reclaimed significant territory around Lyman through Operation Vivaldi, liberating the villages of Ridkodub, Nove, and Katerynivka. The offensive utilized robotic systems and a battlefield bluff to seize a key bridgehead and capture over 250 Russian prisoners. Reported territorial gains vary between 51 and 176 square kilometers, with Russian casualties estimated between 2,000 and 5,000. While the operation has not achieved a decisive breakthrough, it demonstrates a shift in frontline warfare through the expanding use of robotics. Meanwhile, Russia continues aerial bombard