https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-operation-vivaldi-shows-why-artillery-still-matters-in-a-drone-fightContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-operation-vivaldi-shows-why-artillery-still-matters-in-a-drone-fighthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-operation-vivaldi-shows-why-artillery-still-matters-in-a-drone-fight#u129406Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:45:15 +0000Ukraine has reclaimed 101 square kilometers on the Lyman front in Donetsk Oblast as part of Operation Vivaldi. The counteroffensive utilized a combination of drone swarms, elite foot troops, and artillery to isolate and eliminate Russian defenses. While drones dominate the current battlefield, Ukrainian forces relied on artillery to secure these gains and repel Russian counterattacks. The operation has resulted in the liberation of three settlements: Kolodiazi, Lypove, and Zelena Dolyna.Why it mattersThe offensive demonstrates a shift in Ukrainian tactics to integrate high-skill commandos with