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title: Ukraine is Taking Back Territory…Fast.
description: "As 2026 ends, Ukraine has nearly nullified Russia's territorial gains through Operation Vivaldi and multiple counteroffensives across the front. Using unmanned ground vehicles, drone swarms, and improved tactics under new military leadership, Ukrainian forces recaptured hundreds of square kilometres whilst inflicting severe casualties. Ukraine now firmly controls the front lines."
url: https://fronts.co/videos/ukraine-is-taking-back-territory-fast.md
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datePublished: 2026-11-14T18:00:00.000Z
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As 2026 ends, Ukraine has nearly nullified Russia's territorial gains through Operation Vivaldi and multiple counteroffensives across the front. Using unmanned ground vehicles, drone swarms, and improved tactics under new military leadership, Ukrainian forces recaptured hundreds of square kilometres whilst inflicting severe casualties. Ukraine now firmly controls the front lines.

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Full analysis is behind the paywall. Read the gated piece at https://fronts.co/videos/ukraine-is-taking-back-territory-fast/.
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