# Ukrainian counterattacks in Lyman region > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ukrainian-counterattacks-in-lyman-region > Updated: 2026-09-30T13:41:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In the Lyman sector of eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have conducted counterattacks that have forced Russian troops to withdraw from forward positions. Early reports highlighted disputes over the control of Sviatohirsk, where Ukrainian video evidence contradicted Russian claims of occupation. Russian military bloggers and ultranationalists have increasingly criticized their own military leadership, accusing commanders of maintaining a “culture of lies.” These commentators specifically denounced the use of “beautiful reports”—exaggerated or false battlefield accounts intended to mask operational failures and present an overly optimistic view of the frontline. Following the execution of “Operation Vivaldi” by Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps, several areas north of Lyman, including Nove, Ridkodub, Katerynivka, Karpivka, and Novomykhailivka, were reportedly liberated. Ukrainian officials stated the operation resulted in significant Russian casualties and the capture of over 250 soldiers. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Russian war bloggers criticize military leadership over Lyman setbacks Russian ultranationalist war bloggers are criticizing military leadership for “beautiful reports” following Ukrainian gains near Lyman in the Donbas region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russian-war-bloggers-criticize-military-leadership-over-lyman-setbacks ### 2026-09-10: Lyman region: Russian bloggers report Ukrainian counterattacks Russian military bloggers report Ukrainian counterattacks near Lyman and the withdrawal of Russian troops, while criticizing the military command for issuing false 'beautiful reports' regarding frontline status 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lyman-region-russian-bloggers-report-ukrainian-counterattacks --- Cite as: Ukrainian counterattacks in Lyman region. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ukrainian-counterattacks-in-lyman-region