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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited a military command post near the eastern frontline on September 30 and praised gains against Russian forces during an ongoing counteroffensive operation called "Vivaldi." In a Telegram video, he is seen conferring with commanders, reviewing maps, and awarding decorations to servicemen. Zelenskiy stated that Ukrainian forces had recaptured 176 square kilometers of territory since the start of the operation earlier in the year. He also mentioned considering advancements in ground robotic systems and drone capabilities.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited a military command post near Ukraine's eastern frontline on September 30, where he praised gains against Russian forces during an ongoing counteroffensive operation called "Vivaldi." The visit included consultations with commanders and the distribution of decorations to servicemen in the town of Lyman. According to Zelenskiy, Ukrainian forces had reclaimed 176 square kilometers (29.3 sq. miles) since the start of the operation earlier that year. He highlighted how this offensive prevented Russian forces from penetrating the defensive lines around Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Additionally, he discussed plans to enhance ground robotic systems and expand drone capabilities for future operations.

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Zelenskiy says he visits military command post near Ukraine's eastern frontline KYIV, Sept 30 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited a military command post near the eastern frontline on Wednesday and praised what he said were gains against Russian forces during a counteroffensive operation.

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Zelenskiy says he visits military command post near Ukraine's eastern frontline · assertive framing

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he → say → operation

Zelenskiy posted a video on Telegram showing him conferring with commanders, viewing regional maps and handing out decorations to servicemen near the town of Lyman. asserted

him → post → Lyman

"A serious operation, important in many ways for our defence overall and in Donbas in particular," Zelenskiy wrote, referring to eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, which Russia says it wants to capture in its entirety. asserted

it → write → entirety

He said the operation, dubbed "Vivaldi", had prevented Russian forces from breaking through the rear of defensive lines around Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, part of the network of "fortress cities" that Ukrainian forces are defending. asserted

forces → say → that

Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces had recaptured 176 sq. km. (29.3 sq. miles) of territory in the area since the start of the operation earlier this year. asserted

forces → say → operation

He said the military was considering the expansion of ground robotic systems and scaling up drone capabilities. asserted

military → say → capabilities