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Ukraine Breaks Through Russian Lines with Self-Driving Kamikaze Vehicles
Ukraine claims to have destroyed key points in the northern Donetsk region's Russian defense line using self-driving kamikaze vehicles during Operation Vivaldi. The Ukrainian military states that a diversionary attack misled Russian forces, allowing them to exploit an unprepared area near the Kharkiv border using modified Soviet armored cars loaded with explosives. The Institute for the Study of War notes the significance of these vehicles reaching their targets despite drone threats, suggesting Ukraine may have found ways to neutralize or bypass Russian drones. As part of the operation's third phase, Ukraine reports recapturing villages near Lyman and liberating 176 square kilometers. Additionally, Ukraine claims to have taken over 250 Russian soldiers prisoner following their surrender. Meanwhile, Russian military bloggers criticize their leadership for underestimating Ukrainian strength due to distorted reporting, which President Vladimir Putin allegedly uses to form a skewed view of the front. On Monday, Putin issued a decree expanding the Russian armed forces by approximately 15,000 personnel, bringing the total force size to around 2.4 million people.
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