Ukrainian forces have conducted sustained counterattacks in the Lyman direction of Donetsk Oblast through Operation Vivaldi, with the 3rd Army Corps reporting advances that liberated multiple settlements north of Lyman by late September 2026. Russian milbloggers noted Ukrainian infiltration attempts toward Terny and nearby villages such as Ivanivka and Yampolivka amid ongoing clashes. These developments occur against a backdrop of attritional fighting, where control of small settlements often shifts with localized assaults involving drones, artillery, and mechanized units. Trader sentiment on re-entry timelines reflects assessments of Ukrainian momentum in the sector, Russian defensive reinforcements, and seasonal factors like approaching winter that could influence operational tempo. No major new territorial claims specific to Terny have emerged in early October reporting.