On September 27, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced significant achievements of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) during the 'Vivaldi' operation. According to him, over 10.6 thousand Russian soldiers were eliminated in a week, including both killed and wounded.
Main Combat Directions
The most intense fighting is taking place in the following directions:
- Pokrovsk
- Kostyantynivka
- Lyman
Additionally, active hostilities are ongoing in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions. The president emphasized that each loss of Russian soldiers is accompanied by video confirmation, indicating the effectiveness of the AFU operations.
'Vivaldi' Operation and Its Results
Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the 'Vivaldi' operation demonstrates important results, particularly in the Lyman direction. He stated that Ukrainian forces have achieved significant successes, which helps reduce the offensive activity of Russian forces. The president also highlighted the soldiers of the 3rd Army Corps and the 68th Separate Air Assault Brigade named after Oleksa Dovbush, who showed exceptional courage and professionalism.
Further Actions of the AFU
Zelensky reported that, based on the briefing by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapaty, further steps for active actions of Ukrainian troops were determined. The president expressed gratitude to all military personnel for their service and the results they have achieved on the front. Each week that becomes successful for Ukraine is an important step in the fight against the aggressor.