Ukraine war latest: Operation Vivaldi liberates another 101 square kilometers in Donetsk Oblast
Key developments on Oct. 14: * Ukraine retakes another 101 square kilometers in Donetsk Oblast's Lyman sector, Third Army Corps says * Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine * 'Ostentatious disrespect' — Zelensky says Russia defied Trump's energy ceasefire with latest missile strike * Germany puts Ukrainian on trial over Nord Stream sabotage *…
On October 14, Ukraine's Third Army Corps announced they had liberated an additional 101 square kilometers in the Lyman sector of Donetsk Oblast during the fourth stage of Operation Vivaldi. The villages of Zelena Dolyna, Lypove, and Kolodiazi were recaptured by Ukrainian forces, with Russia losing around 3,000 soldiers in the operation.
The corps commander, Brig. Gen. Andrii Biletskyi, stated that the liberation thwarted the advance of the Russian "Zapad" group and weakened the pressure on Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi. This was the fourth stage of Operation Vivaldi, which has seen the liberation and return of 16 settlements and 277 square kilometers to Ukraine. The operation is crucial as it goes into the winter months, when Russia aims to maximize its foothold in urban areas in preparation for a potential 2027 offensive campaign.
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