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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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Defence Forces have confirmed liberation of Ridkodub and released footage from village. VIDEO 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

First footage of Operation Vivaldi: Third Army Corps reveals details of middle strikes against occupiers’ logistics. VIDEO 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 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. 9 455 22 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Chubarov: Anti-Russian-minded people in Crimea are ready to endure it. VIDEO 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

Lured into fire trap: DIU released footage of elimination of ’elite’ saboteurs during mop-up operation in Stepnohirsk. VIDEO 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

Under Ukrainian flag again: 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade liberated Sukhetske in Donetsk region and defeated more than 60 occupiers. VIDEO 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 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 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

September 2022: Paratroopers of 80th Brigade releases archival footage of Slobozhanshchyna’s liberation. VIDEO 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 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

Ukraine cannot return occupied territories by force. We need to look for diplomatic solutions, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO 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

In fact, Makiivka in Luhansk region actually does not exist - Ruscists completely destroyed it, - Haidai. VIDEO In fact, Makiivka in Luhansk region actually does not exist - Ruscists completely destroyed it, - Haidai. VIDEO The village of Makiivka in the Luhansk region actually does not exist - the Ruscists completely destroyed it. 5 589 13 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Armed Forces liberate village of Makiivka in Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian Armed Forces liberate village of Makiivka in Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian military regained control over Makiivka village of Krasnorichensk settlement hromada in Svatove district of Luhansk region. 13 304 23 Previously in trend: War

People sing national anthem of Ukraine on main square of Kherson live on CNN. VIDEO People sing national anthem of Ukraine on main square of Kherson live on CNN. VIDEO Locals sang the national anthem of Ukraine during the live broadcast of CNN in the central square of Kherson. 27 142 60 Previously in trend: War

In liberated Kherson region, old woman handed over ammunition to occupiers to Ukrainian defenders. VIDEO In liberated Kherson region, old woman handed over ammunition to occupiers to Ukrainian defenders. VIDEO In the Kherson region, a woman handed over the occupiers’ ammunition to the Ukrainian defenders. 28 269 41 Previously in trend: War

Patrol police returns to liberated Kherson. VIDEO Patrol police returns to liberated Kherson. VIDEO On November 11, the Armed Forces entered Kherson. On November 12, the National Police returned to the city. There is a lot of work ahead, because the Russians left behind a terrible army. 10 889 34 Previously in trend: War

They cried and gave thanks for liberation: On outskirts of Kherson, locals residents rejoiced at de-occupation of city. VIDEO They cried and gave thanks for liberation: On outskirts of Kherson, locals residents rejoiced at de-occupation of city. VIDEO Sky News correspondent Alex Rossi visited the liberated territories of the Kherson region. Residents sincerely rejoiced at the de-occupation of the city. 13 840 22 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian fighters liberate Barvinok, Zelenyi Hai and Muzykivka in Kherson region. VIDEO Ukrainian fighters liberate Barvinok, Zelenyi Hai and Muzykivka in Kherson region. VIDEO The 126th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces liberated a number of settlements in Kherson region. 7 609 10 Previously in trend: War

"You are best", "Well done, guys" - Kherson residents loudly greet Ukrainian fighters. VIDEO "You are best", "Well done, guys" - Kherson residents loudly greet Ukrainian fighters. VIDEO Residents of Kherson gather in crowds holding flags of Ukraine and other national symbols. 16 496 30 Previously in trend: War

We are returning Kherson. Our defenders are on approach, special forces are already in city, - Zelensky. VIDEO We are returning Kherson. Our defenders are on approach, special forces are already in city, - Zelensky. VIDEO The people of Kherson were waiting. They never gave up on Ukraine. Hope for Ukraine is always justified - and Ukraine always returns its own. 12 132 113 Previously in trend: War

Mykolaiv region was completely liberated from Russian invaders. VIDEO Mykolaiv region was completely liberated from Russian invaders. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders completely liberated the Mykolaiv region from the Russian invaders. 24 028 79 Previously in trend: War

Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kyselivka in Kherson Region. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kyselivka in Kherson Region. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Liberation of Kyselivka 15 893 34 Previously in trend: War

Village of Velyka Oleksandrivka in Kherson region after occupation by ruscists: destroyed houses, dirt and devastation. VIDEO Village of Velyka Oleksandrivka in Kherson region after occupation by ruscists: destroyed houses, dirt and devastation. VIDEO The policemen continue to document the war crimes of the Russians, establish the units that were in the village, and the individuals of the Russian military. 12 956 20 Previously in trend: War

Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated more than 90 settlements in Kherson region, - OC "South". VIDEO Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated more than 90 settlements in Kherson region, - OC "South". VIDEO Ukrainian defenders liberated more than 90 settlements of the Kherson region from the Russian invaders. 7 135 12 Previously in trend: War

Counteroffensive of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kherson region. VIDEO Counteroffensive of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kherson region. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers showed how they destroy Russian military equipment and liberate occupied settlements in the Kherson region. 38 343 34 Previously in trend: War

"Are you Ukrainians? Let me kiss you": Civilians in liberated Kupiansk and Kivsharivka meet fighters of special unit KRAKEN. VIDEO "Are you Ukrainians? Let me kiss you": Civilians in liberated Kupiansk and Kivsharivka meet fighters of special unit KRAKEN. VIDEO Maksym Zhorin from Azov showed how the soldiers of the KRAKEN special unit were met by civilians in the liberated Kupiansk and Kivsharivka. 17 030 28 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Shevchenkivka in Kherson region, - OVA. VIDEO Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Shevchenkivka in Kherson region, - OVA. VIDEO Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Shevchenkivka village in Kherson region from Russian occupants. 16 998 27 Previously in trend: War

De-occupation of Luhansk region has begun, several settlements have already been liberated - Haidai. VIDEO De-occupation of Luhansk region has begun, several settlements have already been liberated - Haidai. VIDEO The liberation of the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region from the Russian invaders has begun. 10 707 45 Previously in trend: War

Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated villages of Bohuslavka and Borivska Andriivka in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated villages of Bohuslavka and Borivska Andriivka in Kharkiv region. VIDEO The villages of Borivska Andriivka and Bohuslavka of Borivska United Territorial Community of Izium District of Kharkiv Region were liberated from Russian occupation. 23 032 17 Previously in trend: War

Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Starosillia and Davydiv Brid in Kherson region. VIDEO Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Starosillia and Davydiv Brid in Kherson region. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders liberated Starosillia in the Kherson region. In addition, the Ukrainian flag was also raised in the village of Davydiv Brid. 36 246 70 Previously in trend: War

The Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Borova and Shyykivka in Kharkiv region. VIDEO The Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Borova and Shyykivka in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders liberated Borova and Shyykivka in the Kharkiv region. 26 415 44 Previously in trend: War

Lyman bids farewell to the tricolors of the occupiers. VIDEO Lyman bids farewell to the tricolors of the occupiers. VIDEO After the defenders of Ukraine entered Lyman, Donetsk region, they freed the city from the Russian tricolor and "flags" of the so-called "DPR". 17 222 58 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation confirmed escape from Lyman. VIDEO Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation confirmed escape from Lyman. VIDEO Russia confirmed the escape of its occupying forces from Lyman. 72 517 265 Previously in trend: War

In Kharkiv Region, AFU forced Oskil River: now they also control left bank, - Strategic Committee. VIDEO In Kharkiv Region, AFU forced Oskil River: now they also control left bank, - Strategic Committee. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine forced the Oskil River, a tributary of the Siversk Donets, taking control of both its banks. 30 677 49 Previously in trend: War

Dibrova village in Donetsk region returns to Ukrainian flag, - soldier of National Guard. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Dibrova village in Donetsk region returns to Ukrainian flag, - soldier of National Guard. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The village of Dibrova, Donetsk region, was liberated from the Russian invaders. 14 803 61 Previously in trend: War

Kupiansk is completely liberated - special unit "KRAKEN". VIDEO Kupiansk is completely liberated - special unit "KRAKEN". VIDEO The special unit "KRAKEN" announced the complete liberation of the city of Kupyansk from the Russian occupiers. WARNING! The news contains footage not recommended for viewing by minors, pregnant women and people with a weak psyche! 41 780 66 Previously in trend: War

Vovchansk in Kharkiv region has been liberated from Russian occupiers, - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO Vovchansk in Kharkiv region has been liberated from Russian occupiers, - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders liberated Vovchansk from the occupying forces. 9 172 18 Previously in trend: War

Russian mass media recognized actual loss of Sviatohirsk. VIDEO Russian mass media recognized actual loss of Sviatohirsk. VIDEO Russian mass media and propagandists admit that the AFU actually occupied Sviatohorsk, the Donetsk region. 23 622 30 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian soldiers crossed border with Russia in northern Kharkiv region, - Commander of volunteer unit "Khartiya" Kozhemyako. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainian soldiers crossed border with Russia in northern Kharkiv region, - Commander of volunteer unit "Khartiya" Kozhemyako. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian troops are fleeing the Kharkiv region. 44 573 87 Previously in trend: War

Residents of liberated settlements welcome AFU with flowers and hot breakfasts. VIDEO Residents of liberated settlements welcome AFU with flowers and hot breakfasts. VIDEO Residents of the territories freed from rashes welcome the Ukrainian soldiers with tears of joy in their eyes. 22 606 32 Previously in trend: War

Over 1,000 sq km of Ukrainian territory was liberated from occupier in last few days, - Zaluzhny. VIDEO Over 1,000 sq km of Ukrainian territory was liberated from occupier in last few days, - Zaluzhny. VIDEO Over 1,000 sq km of Ukrainian territory has been liberated from the occupier in the last few days. 15 159 40 Previously in trend: War

We are having serious success in Balaklia and other areas. Due to failures at front, enemy increased intensity of shelling of Kharkiv and region, - Synehubov. VIDEO We are having serious success in Balaklia and other areas. Due to failures at front, enemy increased intensity of shelling of Kharkiv and region, - Synehubov. VIDEO In recent days, the enemy has increased the intensity of attacks on Kharkiv and populated areas of the region. Unfortunately, there are victims among the civilian population. 7 758 15 Previously in trend: War

Armed Forces liberated more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv Region, - General Staff. VIDEO Armed Forces liberated more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv Region, - General Staff. VIDEO During active operations in the Kharkiv direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated more than 20 settlements. 48 176 67 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyi: We will return Crimea and people, we believe in this. VIDEO Zelenskyi: We will return Crimea and people, we believe in this. VIDEO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has received a Crimean Tatar flag as a gift from former political prisoner Edem Bekirov at the Kherson Airport on Friday and vowed to return Crimea and the Crimean people to the composition of Ukraine. 15 801 239 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas