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In a significant development for Ukraine, the de-occupation efforts have made considerable progress through 2026. The Ukrainian Defence Forces have effectively liberated villages such as Shandryholove and Derylove, marking critical moves in the de-occupation of the Donetsk region. Recent missions like Operation Vivaldi have been pivotal, utilizing innovative tactics and frontline GoPro footage to showcase their success. Additionally, throughout the year, forces have managed to liberate over 670 square kilometers, demonstrating steady advancement against occupying forces. The strategic and well-coordinated assaults are directed at regaining control over key areas, further strengthening Ukraine's defense stance. The determination of the Ukrainian military and strategic planning have highlighted their capability to reclaim occupied territories, a commitment significant for national and regional stability.
What are some recent de-occupation efforts in Ukraine?
Recent de-occupation efforts include the liberation of villages like Shandryholove and Derylove in Donetsk, the Oleksandrivka offensive, and strategic operations such as Operation Vivaldi by the Third Army Corps. These have contributed to reclaiming significant territorial advancements.
How much territory has Ukraine reclaimed this year?
Since the beginning of 2026, Ukraine's defense forces have successfully liberated over 670 square kilometers from Russian occupation, highlighting steady progress in their de-occupation campaign.
What strategies are being used in Ukraine's de-occupation efforts?
Strategies include coordinated military offensives, like Operation Vivaldi, innovative use of technology for real-time tactical assessment, and leveraging alliances for intelligence and resource sharing. These efforts showcase Ukraine's commitment to reclaiming occupied lands.
Which areas have been recently liberated by Ukrainian forces?
Ukrainian forces have recently liberated several areas including Shandryholove and Derylove in Donetsk, as well as territories in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, marking significant de-occupation achievements this year.
What is the significance of Operation Vivaldi?
Operation Vivaldi, executed by the Third Army Corps, was a crucial military offensive that showcased Ukrainian forces' capability to efficiently strike occupiers’ logistics, contributing significantly to ongoing de-occupation efforts in critical sectors.
What challenges does Ukraine face in its de-occupation efforts?
Challenges include logistical complexities, resistance from Russian forces, the need for continual military engagement, and the necessity of international support for resources and strategic intelligence to sustain liberation efforts across vast territories.
How does the international community support Ukraine's de-occupation efforts?
International support comes in the form of military aid, strategic intelligence sharing, diplomatic backing, and sanctions against aggressors, all of which provide crucial assistance to Ukraine in regaining occupied territories.
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Operation "Vivaldi" is still ongoing; to date, up to 140 square kilometres have been de-occupied, – Zelenskyy As of today, approximately 125–140 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory have been liberated as part of the Defence Forces’ offensive operation codenamed ‘Vivaldi’. 3 064 47 Previously in trend: Operation Vivaldi
Zelenskyy met with Biletskyi and discussed fourth phase of Operation "Vivaldi". VIDEO At the 3rd Army Corps command post, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with service members carrying out Operation "Vivaldi", including corps commander Andrii Biletskyi. 5 746 50 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy at the frontline Operation Vivaldi
Defence Forces have confirmed liberation of Ridkodub and released footage from village. VIDEO The village of Ridkodub in the Lyman urban community in Donetsk Oblast has been liberated from the Russian occupiers. 3 396 6 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements deoccupation of the territory
Defense Forces have liberated 800 sq. km since start of 2026 – Zelenskyy Russia has seized 890 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory since the beginning of 2026, while Ukraine’s Defense Forces have liberated 800 sq. km over the same period. 3 660 23 Previously in trend: Situation at front Liberation of Ukrainian territories
Villages of Shandryholove and Derylove in Donetsk region have been de-occupied, – DeepState. MAP The Ukrainian Defence Forces have liberated two villages in the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region. 10 036 9 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements
First footage of Operation Vivaldi: Third Army Corps reveals details of middle strikes against occupiers’ logistics. VIDEO The Third Army Corps has released the first exclusive footage of its infantry in action during the Vivaldi offensive operation. The footage was filmed by the corps’ soldiers using GoPro cameras and shows Novoselivka, Oleksandrivka, Yarova, Korovii Yar and Serednie. 4 733 14 Previously in trend: Liberation of Ukrainian territories Operation Vivaldi
Offensive in Oleksandrivka direction: fighters of the "Skelia" regiment showed how they liberated over 120 sq. km. VIDEO Soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment ‘Skelia’ have published a video of an offensive operation in the Oleksandrivka sector. As a result of this operation, the regiment’s troops managed to liberate 126 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. 9 454 22 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction
Defence forces have liberated 19 settlements in Oleksandrivka sector, – DeepState. LIST The Ukrainian military has liberated 19 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions from Russian invaders. 6 000 36 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction
Armed Forces of Ukraine liberate Novokhatske settlement in Donetsk region, which had been occupied since 2025 The settlement of Novokhatske in the Volnovakha district of the Donetsk region is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 5 277 8 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction De-occupation of settlements deoccupation of the territory
Chubarov: Anti-Russian-minded people in Crimea are ready to endure it. VIDEO Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Refat Chubarov told Censor.NET in a comment that pro-Ukrainian-minded residents of Crimea are ready to endure the current strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the peninsula, but the main thing is that there should be no disappointment... 3 004 68 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Crimea
Since start of 2026, Defence Forces have liberated more than 670 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory, - Syrskyi Since the start of 2026, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have managed to liberate more than 670 square kilometres of our country’s territory from the Russian invaders. 1 117 32 Previously in trend: Situation at front deoccupation of the territory
Lured into fire trap: DIU released footage of elimination of ’elite’ saboteurs during mop-up operation in Stepnohirsk. VIDEO In late May 2026, the Russian occupying army deployed ‘VDV’ reconnaissance units – considered elite within the enemy forces – to storm the village of Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region. 15 793 20 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements
In May, Ukraine liberated twice as much territory as Russia occupied – Defense Ministry In May 2026, Ukraine’s Defense Forces liberated twice as much territory as Russian troops occupied during the same period. 1 832 21 Previously in trend: deoccupation of the territory
Ukraine is capable of "smoking" Russians out of Crimea, - Hodges Ukraine has the means to liberate Crimea by isolating the peninsula and making it difficult for Russian troops to remain there. 6 216 46 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea deoccupation of the territory
590 kilometers of our territory liberated since beginning of 2026 – Zelenskyy Since the beginning of 2026, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have managed to liberate 590 kilometers of our territory. The positions of Ukrainian defenders are now stronger than in previous years. 2 427 57 Previously in trend: Liberation of Ukrainian territories
Following de-occupation of Bucha, 124 crimes committed by Russian Federation have been uncovered, 97 suspects identified and 98.3% of deceased identified, - National Police. PHOTOS In Bucha, 124 crimes committed during the occupation have been investigated, including murders and acts of torture. Dozens of Russian military personnel have been charged. 1 447 8 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre
Ukrainian defenders liberate village of Berezove in Dnipropetrovsk region – Air Assault Forces Units of the Air Assault Forces grouping have taken control of the settlement of Berezove in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 6 104 8 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements
Almost entire territory of Dnipropetrovsk region has been liberated from enemy, with only three settlements remaining to be completed, - Komarenko, head of the General Staff’s department During the offensive in the Oleksandrivka direction, the Defense Forces managed to liberate practically the entire territory of Dnipropetrovsk region, which had been captured by Russian troops. 4 817 22 Previously in trend: Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region
Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 460 km² in the south, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced significant results of the winter-spring counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and named the area of liberated territories. 5 865 40
Zelenskyy confirms counterattacks in south for first time: AFU have liberated 300 sq km as of today President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that, against the backdrop of the Kremlin’s demands at the talks, Ukrainian troops are making gains in liberating territory on the southern sectors of the front. 5 668 25 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south Fighting in Huliaipole direction
Under Ukrainian flag again: 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade liberated Sukhetske in Donetsk region and defeated more than 60 occupiers. VIDEO Units of the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the Bukovyna Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated the village of Sukhetske in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region. 8 239 16 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers De-occupation of settlements deoccupation of the territory
Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kucheriv Yar in Donetsk region: Ukrainian flag was raised there. VIDEO Units of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, including the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, liberated the village of Kucheriv Yar in the Dobropillia sector. 7 079 47 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements Situation in Dobropillia direction
Soldiers from 24th Aidar Battalion and 33rd Assault Regiment raised Ukrainian flag in Mali Shcherbaky, settlement under control of Defence Forces. VIDEO The units of the 24th separate assault battalion "Aidar" together with their colleagues from the 33rd separate assault regiment, raised the Ukrainian flag in the village of Mali Shcherbaki in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 4 154 6 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements
Ukraine cannot de-occupy its entire territory now due to lack of resources and slow arms supplies, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is currently unable to de-occupy its entire territory due to a lack of resources and slowed arms supplies. 4 074 67 Previously in trend: deoccupation of the territory
Ukrainian forces liberate 360 km² and encircle 1,000 Russian soldiers this month – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian defenders have liberated 360 square kilometers over the past month. 5 304 36 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements Zelenskyy on the situation at the front
AFU liberate village of Pankivka on Pokrovsk axis – General Staff On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian troops cleared the village of Pankivka of Russian occupiers. 5 767 12 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction De-occupation of settlements
September 2022: Paratroopers of 80th Brigade releases archival footage of Slobozhanshchyna’s liberation. VIDEO The Ukrainian military of the first air assault battalion of the 80th Separate Air Assault Galician Brigade released archival footage of a counter-offensive in the Slobozhanskyi direction. 4 282 25 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements
Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated village of Novoekonomichne in Donetsk region and raised Ukrainian flag there, - General Staff. VIDEO On 31 August 2025, the Ukrainian military liberated the village of Novoekonomichne near the city of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region. 4 956 27 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements
Ukrainian paratroopers take control of Kotlyne in Pokrovsk direction Sicheslavsk paratroopers have taken control of Kotlyne in the Pokrovsk sector. 8 798 17 Previously in trend: War
Returning Ukraine to 2014 borders is unrealistic goal - Hegseth Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that Ukraine's return to the borders that existed before 2014, before Russia's invasion of Crimea, is not realistic. 9 877 221 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas statement of peace
Ukrainian deminers cleared over 8,700 hectares of de-occupied territories in January - Ministry of Defense In January 2025, the demining units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out a large-scale clearance of the de-occupied territories from explosive devices. 570 4
Ukraine cannot return occupied territories by force. We need to look for diplomatic solutions, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine can be returned to Ukraine through diplomatic means. 12 616 143 Previously in trend: War
Political steps are being taken to return Zaporizhzhia NPP, but they are not enough - Zelenskyy At present, Ukraine is unable to return the Zaporizhzhia NPP seized by the Russians by military means. Political steps are being taken to return the plant to Ukrainian control. 1 851 19
Regaining control over Crimea is strategic task for Ukraine, - Deputy Defence Minister Klimenkov The deputy defence minister said that Ukraine’s strategic goal is to regain control of Crimea. 2 960 41
Residents of liberated territories received over UAH 755 million of assistance, - Ministry of Reintegration In 2022-2023, residents of the de-occupied territories received financial assistance in the amount of UAH 755.6 million (USD 19 million). 890 13
National Mine Action Authority: 877 cases of deaths and injuries of civilians caused by mines recorded in de-occupied territories of Ukraine The National Mine Action Authority recorded 877 cases of civilian deaths and injuries caused by explosive devices in the de-occupied territories of Ukraine. Mines killed 277 people and injured 600. 386 0 Previously in trend: War
Western weapons allowed Ukraine to liberate about 50% of territories occupied after full-scale invasion, - Umerov The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is 100% confident that together with the United States we are protecting the national interests of both our countries. 1 669 38 Previously in trend: War
Norway will provide assistance to de-occupied settlements Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, assured that the organization will continue to provide humanitarian support to Ukrainians affected by the war. 727 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Counteroffensive was planned according to NATO textbooks, 4 months should be enough to go to Crimea and fight there, - Zaluzhnyi During the counter-offensive, Ukraine’s defense forces would have to advance at a rate of 30 km per day, breaking through Russian defensive lines. 64 870 449 Previously in trend: War
Vereshchuk called on Ukrainians to temporarily leave occupied Crimea The Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine calls on Ukrainians to temporarily leave the territories of the occupied Crimea. 12 181 97 Previously in trend: War
AFU will de-occupy Bakhmut and two more key towns - Zelenskyy Defense forces are preparing to liberate Russian-held Bakhmut in the Donetsk region and two other towns. 20 540 119 Previously in trend: War
3rd SAB on liberation of Andriivka: almost all the infantry of 72nd SMB Ruscist were destroyed Soldiers of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade liberated Andriivka in the Donetsk region. 22 915 24 Previously in trend: War
Armed Forces of Ukraine de-occupied Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia, are advancing towards Novoprokopivka and Ocheretuvate, - Ministry of Defense Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Malyiar officially confirmed the de-occupation of Robotyne in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 4 763 12 Previously in trend: War
We will liberate Crimea, most likely, by military means, - Danilov Having occupied Crimea under its control, Russia will never surrender. 7 860 119 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War
Russians are trying to storm Urozhayne in Donetsk region, Defense Forces repel attacks, - Urshalovych Units of the National Guard supported the assault actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the liberation of Urozhany in Donetsk region. 3 272 12 Previously in trend: War
Defense forces de-occupied more than 40,000 sq km since beginning of full-scale invasion of Russian Federation, - StratCom of AFU Ukrainian defenders de-occupied more than 40,000 square kilometers of territory occupied by the Russian invaders since February 24. 1 909 5 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine has already made incredible progress in returning occupied territories - US State Department Ukraine has everything it needs to launch a counteroffensive and liberate the territories occupied by Russia. 6 466 51 Previously in trend: War
"Crimea is Ukraine not only since 1954, but always!": Yellow Ribbon activists continue to resist Russian invaders. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The movement of resistance to the Russian occupation "Yellow Ribbon" continues to operate in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 2 364 8 Previously in trend: War
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