{
  "id": 10223210,
  "title": "Zelensky Hails Gains in Lyman Axis Under Operation ‘Vivaldi’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/zelensky-hails-gains-in-lyman-axis-under-operation-vivaldi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T13:34:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Post",
    "slug": "kyiv-post",
    "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85519"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Ukrainian gains in the Lyman axis during Operation \"Vivaldi\" on September 27, claiming his forces killed or wounded around 10,660 Russian military personnel in the Donetsk region this week. In a Telegram statement, Zelensky cited Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi's report, lauding the Air Assault Forces' role in the defense operation. Zelensky emphasized that every Russian loss was backed by video evidence. The Donetsk region is of utmost importance as it's the main target for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who seeks complete control over Donbas, comprising Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The ongoing clashes are concentrated in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman axes, while other combat operations are conducted in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions. Russian forces attempted to advance towards Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, Stavky, and Chernechshyna. Zelensky expressed gratitude to the 3rd Army Corps and the 68th Separate Airmobile Brigade named after Oleksa Dovbush for their efforts. The 3rd Army Corps, under Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky, aimed to push back Russian forces, dismantle their infiltration tactics, and disrupt their supply lines. Biletsky announced the operation on September 15, with its first phase focusing on clearing Russian infiltration pockets and liberating Serednie village. In the second phase, Ukrainian forces liberated Shandryholove and Derylove, establishing full control over Drobysheve. The liberation of territory amounts to 125 square kilometers, including 50 square kilometers officially de-occupied. Russian forces reportedly lost approximately 800 soldiers in the second phase and over 3,000 in total. Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing to mobilize a new wave of troops, citing intelligence reports of plans for 600,000 reservists over the next two years. However, Russian President Putin denies any intentions of another mobilization campaign. On Sunday, Zelensky reported over 2,200 drones, 1,650 guided aerial bombs, and at least 38 missiles launched by Russia at Ukraine this week. He urged major non-Western powers, such as China and India, to take a stronger stance against Russia's actions in Ukraine.",
  "summary": "President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, Sept. 27 that Ukrainian Defense Forces have achieved important results in the Lyman axis under Operation “Vivaldi,” as well as in a separate active defense operation led by the Air Assault Forces. Citing a report from Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi, he said Ukrainian units killed or wounded 10,660 Russian soldiers this week. Zelensky’s remarks…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}