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Operation Vivaldi: success of Ukraine’s counteroffensive shows it has learned to manoeuvre on a drone-filled battlefield

Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s population and infrastructure continue to dominate coverage of the conflict. But on the ground, Ukraine has been making significant, if still limited, gains.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi foils Russia’s plan to encircle the Donbas, ISW analysis shows

Ukraine’s counter-offensive on the Lyman axis collapsed the northern arm of a Russian pincer movement aimed at surrounding Ukrainian-held Donetsk, liberating up to 176 square kilometres and forcing Russian units onto the defensive, the Washington-based think tank said.

Euronews · Oct 9

At least five killed and more than a dozen injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine

It comes as a Ukrainian unit launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces near the city of Lyman in eastern Ukraine, according to the unit's commander.

Euronews · Sep 15

Under fire: Ukraine’s wartime firefighters

During more than three years of full-scale war, Ukraine’s firefighters have been working on the frontlines of Russia’s air war. Amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations, Russia has steadily intensified its airstrikes in recent weeks and months. Since 24 February 2022, photojournalist Jelle Krings has embedded with firefighters across Ukraine, documenting their…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025

Father pays tribute to soldier son as ‘brave soul’ after his death in Ukraine

Former British Army soldier Liam Love, 24, was killed in a mortar attack in Lyman in eastern Ukraine last month.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

'We'll Survive': Ukrainians On Front Brace For Hard Winter

Before the strike on his neighbourhood in eastern Ukraine, Volodymyr had planned to brave what promises to be the worst winter of the war yet with just a heavy blanket and two electric heaters.

International Business Times · Oct 31, 2024

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Fears of winter push by Moscow ahead of Putin elections in March

Ukraine appears to be building its own defences after months of seeking to break through Moscow’s

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023

Russia attempts to seize military, diplomatic initiative against Ukraine

Over the past week, Russia attacked Avdiivka and Lyman in the east, but Ukrainian defenders held the line.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023

Russia mounts ‘intensive’ offensive to break ‘powerful’ Ukrainian defences in Kupiansk-Lyman

Ukraine recaptured towns from Russian forces last year in key step in its defensive

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Ukraine says gains made amid intense fighting in east despite Russia’s aerial dominance

Russia using ground and air forces in eastern Ukraine’s Lyman and Kupiansk region

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023