Russian 'West' grouping
The Russian "West" (Zapad) Grouping is an operational-strategic formation of the Russian Armed Forces established to conduct operations on the western axis. It was created in 2024 as part of the restructuring of the Russian military's command structure. Operating within the Russian Armed Forces, it is responsible for operations on the western theatre of war, including against Ukraine.
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Ukraine's Third Army Corps completes fourth stage of Operation 'Vivaldi' on Lyman direction
Ukraine's Third Army Corps announced on 14 October the completion of the fourth stage of Operation 'Vivaldi' on the Lyman direction in Donetsk Oblast, reporting the return of 101 square kilometres of land and three settlements — Zelena Dolyna, Lypove, and Kolodyazi — to Ukrainian control. Commander Brigadier General Andrii Biletsky estimated Russian losses at about 3,000 personnel during this stage and roughly 8,000 across all four stages of the operation, which he said has now liberated 16 settlements and 277 km² in total.