https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/silence-delusion-and-robots-ukraine-s-eastern-advancesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/silence-delusion-and-robots-ukraine-s-eastern-advanceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/silence-delusion-and-robots-ukraine-s-eastern-advances#u132702Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:41:57 +0000Ukraine is reclaiming territory in the Donbas through Operation Vivaldi, a secret offensive utilizing unmanned ground vehicles and drones to disrupt Russian defenses. Forces have retaken ground near Lyman and advanced east of Oleksandrivka in the Donetsk region. The operation integrates kamikaze vehicles dropped by drones and mothership systems to penetrate enemy lines and clear paths for infantry. This shift toward robotic warfare aims to offset manpower disadvantages and has reportedly reset expectations for battlefield achievements in 2026.Why it mattersThe conflict has entered a phase wher