Ukraine may already be pushing Operation Vivaldi across the Zherebets River. It’s a risky gamble
Two mappers put Ukrainian troops on the river’s eastern bank this week, including at Terny, where Russia crossed in 2024 and kept pushing until Vivaldi drove it back.
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps has declared victory in its Operation Vivaldi but the fighting may continue beyond the Zherebets River. Recent reports suggest that Ukrainian troops have been attacking along the river and even crossing it at several points. If this is confirmed, it could put additional pressure on the Russian 20th and 25th Combined Arms Armies, who have already retreated from their former salient north of Sloviansk.
The Zherebets River, which should have been a natural defensive barrier for the Russians, could now be a vulnerable point if the Ukrainians continue their attacks. However, there are risks for the 3rd Army Corps as an overreach on the river could expose them to counterattacks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have been making new advances in various areas and have crossed the Zherebets River in multiple locations, establishing a significant bridgehead.
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