Ukrainian forces have advanced in the Lyman direction during Operation Vivaldi, recapturing territory north of the city and pressuring Russian positions around Terny through river crossings and targeted counterattacks. Recent reports indicate Russian units withdrawing from nearby settlements such as Yampolivka, with Ukrainian troops pushing toward Terny and Torske amid disrupted Russian supply lines and intensified drone strikes. These developments reflect broader Ukrainian efforts to reverse Russian gains from earlier in 2026 and stabilize the front west of the Zherebets River. Trader sentiment hinges on the pace of these localized operations, potential Russian reinforcements, and any shifts in artillery or air support that could enable or block further Ukrainian movement into the settlement before the market's resolution date.