Zelensky reports significant gains on Liman front in Donetsk region
President Volodimir Zelensky said Ukrainian troops achieved notable results around Liman in Donetsk, citing direct updates from army chief Mihailo Drapatîi.
On the 1,677th day of the conflict, President Volodimir Zelensky communicated that Ukrainian units secured important outcomes on the Liman front in the Donetsk region, referencing information from army chief Mihailo Drapatîi. The gains were part of the Vivaldi operation and involved air assault forces as well as other active defence actions. Zelensky said the fiercest fighting continues in the sectors of Pokrovsk, Kostiantinivka and Liman, while operations also proceed in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Sumy.
He offered special commendations to the III Army Corps and the 68th one outlet Air Assault Brigade "Oleksa Dovbuș" of the 8th Air Assault Forces. The president and Drapatîi discussed forthcoming steps for the front line.
Why it matters
The update signals Ukraine's continued offensive momentum and highlights key battle zones in the ongoing war.
How this story developed
- Sep 3 Ukraine reports heavy Russian personnel and equipment losses in ongoing war
- Sep 11 Ukrainian intelligence now reports that daily Russian casualties regularly exceed recruitment capacity.
- Sep 16 The House passed a fresh sanctions package targeting Russia with a 262-159 vote, now awaiting President Trump's signature.
- Sep 17 The Senate approved the bill with an 86‑11 vote last month.
- Sep 19 President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
- Sep 26 President Trump publicly urged Ukraine to negotiate a settlement with Russia.
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