How Ukraine liberated more territory than Russia captured so far in autumn

WorldPolitics
19 Oct 2026 • 9:35 PM MYT
The Independent
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How Ukraine liberated more territory than Russia captured so far in autumn

  • Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv's forces have liberated more territory this autumn than Russia has captured.
  • Zelensky’s generals reported that Operation Vivaldi successfully freed 16 settlements and reclaimed 277 square kilometres of land.
  • Ukraine launched over 1,000 long-range drones targeting Russian infrastructure following the resumption of US intelligence sharing.
  • Ukrainian drone attacks set fire to oil facilities in St Petersburg, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.
  • Russia responded with at least 76 strikes against Ukraine's energy, oil, and gas sectors within a 24-hour period.

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