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Mike Nova 2 · News Review: Putin aims to break Ukraine by terrorizing the civilian population News Review - 8:24 AM 10/4/2026 Putin aims to break Ukraine by terrorizing the civilian population Sunday October 4 th , 2026 at 8:14 AM Atlantic Council 1 Share Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the front lines this week to congratulate his troops on a counteroffensive that has reversed more than a year of Russian gains and thwarted Kremlin plans to encircle the strategically vital fortress belt cities of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. The success of Operation Vivaldi has showcased Ukraine’s mastery of drone warfare and confirmed the country’s continued ability to defeat the invading Russian army. Beyond the battlefield, however, the outlook is far more favorable for the Kremlin. In recent months, it has become increasingly evident that Russia holds the upper hand in the air war against Ukraine. Putin now aims to exploit this advantage and break Ukrainian r...