Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushes Russia back, Starlink integration faces restrictions

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has liberated 277 square kilometers in eastern Donbas, inflicting approximately 8,000 Russian casualties in the operation and nearly 50,000 along the front in September. The Ukrainian military has integrated Starlink and its military variant Starshield into the offensive for command and control. This week, Kyiv imposed restrictions on the system without prior warning, potentially weakening its communication capabilities on the front line.