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Ukraine Holds Its Strongest Frontline Position in a Long Time, Zelensky Says
On Tuesday, October 27, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's frontline positions are the strongest they have been in a long time, crediting three landmark battlefield operations conducted throughout this year.
The military's success stems from three major offensives: an Air Assault Forces operation that liberated more than 800 square kilometers, Operation Vivaldi in Donetsk, and Operation Veles near Kupiansk.
Ukrainian troops successfully utilized underground gas pipelines to bypass Russian positions during Operation Veles, with soldiers "turned this tactic against the Russians" and using the infrastructure "with extraordinary success."
Despite tactical gains, Zelensky noted that delayed Patriot deliveries hinder Ukraine's diplomatic position, emphasizing that partners must authorize air defense assets to strengthen long-term defense capabilities.
Russian commanders claim their forces are advancing along the 1,200-kilometer front line, reporting the capture of 92 settlements since September, though the Ukrainian military formally dismissed these assertions.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine's positions on the front line this year remain stronger than they have been for a long time. Zelensky said on Tuesday that Ukraine would be in a much more favorable position if military support from its partners continued to be as strong as before. Unfortunately, there are significant restrictions on supplies, while air defense packages are being delayed,” he said in his evening speech, stress…