Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi: Robotic Demining and Drone Strikes Reclaim 125 Sq. Km. Near Lyman
Ukraine's Third Army Corps has executed Operation Vivaldi, a multi-stage counteroffensive near Lyman in Donetsk Oblast that has reclaimed approximately 125 square kilometers of territory. The operation, which began in May 2026, relies heavily on ground robots for demining and logistics, as well as electronic warfare to neutralize Russian drones. While Ukrainian officials describe it as a historic technological breakthrough, some analysts caution that it represents a series of local successes rather than a single strategic collapse of Russian forces.