Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi Turns the Tide with Surprise Tactics
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi uses surprise and counter‑drone tactics to reclaim eastern territory, including a 750‑civilians evacuation from Oleshky.
POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — After months of secrecy, Ukrainian commanders opened the doors to New York Times journalists inside the bunkers and training sites that have been pivotal in reversing Russian gains.
In Operation Vivaldi, Ukrainian forces are slowly advancing on the eastern front, a trend explained by a colonel who shared insights on the steady push.
Analysts note that the operation’s success is rooted in surprise, stringent operational security, and counter‑drone actions that have weakened Russian forces.
Deep inside an underground bunker in eastern Ukraine, commanders monitor the battlefield via a live video feed as a Ukrainian drone intercepts a Russian surveillance drone.
A rare humanitarian evacuation unfolded from occupied Oleshky, moving more than 750 civilians under a temporary ceasefire brokered with outside involvement.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
