Russian Soldiers Reportedly Surrender Amid Supply Shortages During Ukraine’s Vivaldi Operation

Russian soldiers captured north of Lyman have reportedly described severe shortages of food, water and ammunition after their positions were allegedly abandoned by officers who stopped communicating and withdrew. One prisoner reportedly lost 132 pounds, highlighting the extreme conditions described in accounts from the frontline. These claims have not been independently verified.

Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps says its Operation Vivaldi reclaimed 16 settlements and 277 square kilometers, while capturing more than 250 Russian personnel. The reported counteroffensive combined deception, drone strikes and coordinated ground assaults to isolate Russian positions and disrupt reinforcement routes.

According to the supplied report, Ukrainian drones targeted artillery, incoming reinforcements and motorcycle-based supply movements, making it harder for Russian units to receive essential resources. The operation allegedly exploited Russian expectations of an attack in one sector before striking elsewhere.

The report also highlights the evacuation of a Ukrainian soldier known as “Positive,” whose recovery reportedly involved more than 30 personnel, drones and ground robotics. His case illustrates the logistical challenges of rescuing wounded troops under battlefield conditions.

Ukrainian commanders claim the operation forced Russian redeployments and reduced pressure in other sectors, including the Kupiansk direction. If confirmed, the reported gains would represent a significant local setback for Russian forces, although the territorial and prisoner figures require independent confirmation.