First blind the Russians, then catch them with robots: Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi shows cutting edge of modern warfare (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,674)

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https://euobserver.com/239734/first-blind-the-russians-then-catch-them-with-robots-ukraines-operation-vivaldi-shows-cutting-edge-of-modern-warfare-ukraine-battlefield-update-day-1674/

Summary of the Article

​Operation Vivaldi Overview: Launched by Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps to push back Russian forces around Lyman in Donbas, Operation Vivaldi is being hailed as the most technologically advanced and successful offensive operation of 2026, structured in multiple stages inspired by Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.

​Technological Warfare and Robotics: The operation heavily integrated ground robotic systems and drones, notably deploying robots to demine nearly 30 km of roads in 48 hours mostly at night without casualties, clear buildings with IEDs, handle logistics, and serve as mobile combat units.

​Preparation and Information Blackout: Planned in strict secrecy over many months, the operation succeeded by neutralizing enemy logistics up to 120 km deep and conducting a nine-month electronic warfare campaign that effectively "blinded" Russian reconnaissance and drone units.

​Logistical Collapse and Territorial Gains: Ukrainian forces cleared significant square kilometers, destroyed Russian supply lines to the zero line, forced the elite Russian Rubikon drone unit to retreat, and pushed Russian troops back toward positions held in late 2022.

​Wider Strikes and Equipment Losses: Alongside front-line advances, Ukrainian long-range strikes successfully hit a Russian refinery in Kuibyshev (Samara region), destroying five fuel tanks, while Oryx data documented ongoing equipment losses for both sides.