Ukraine’s ‘Operation Vivaldi’ pushed Russian forces back around Lyman in the Donbas. Now both armies are massing troops for the next battles farther south.

Ukraine’s ‘Operation Vivaldi’ pushed Russian forces back around Lyman in the Donbas. Now both armies are massing troops for the next battles farther south. — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-operation-vivaldi-pushed-russian-forces-back-around-lyman-in-the-donbas-now-both-armies-are-massing-troops-forContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Ukraine Recaptures 125 Sq Km in Donbas via Operation Vivaldihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-operation-vivaldi-pushed-russian-forces-back-around-lyman-in-the-donbas-now-both-armies-are-massing-troops-forhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-operation-vivaldi-pushed-russian-forces-back-around-lyman-in-the-donbas-now-both-armies-are-massing-troops-for#u79002Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:46:00 +0000Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps recaptured 125 sq km in the Donetsk region during Operation Vivaldi, pushing Russian forces back around Lyman. The offensive liberated the settlements of Shandryholove and Derylove. A Ukrainian commander stated the operation aims to secure stronger defensive positions, while a Dutch analyst noted it thwarted a Russian attempt to encircle fortified Donbas cities. Following these gains, both Ukrainian and Russian armies are massing troops for subsequent battles further south.Why it mattersThe Lyman sector is a critical point in the Donbas region. This counteroffensi