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Inside Ukrainian Offensive and the Role of Starlink in Donbas
The BBC has gained rare access to Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi, a counter-offensive in the eastern Donbas region that has successfully liberated 277 square kilometers of territory. Operating from a frontline bunker near Lyman, commanders coordinate complex drone warfare and troop rotations. However, this tactical success on the ground is tempered by mounting geopolitical tensions. Concerns are rising in Kyiv over souring relations with US President Donald Trump and sudden, unannounced restrictions placed on the critical Starlink communication network.