Commander of Ukraine's 66th Brigade on Vivaldi Operation: 'I Don't Want Some Guy with a Shoulder Patch Judging My Actions Nationwide'

Ukraine's 66th Brigade successfully liberated the settlements of Serednie and Shandryholove in the Donetsk region during the Vivaldi operation, the brigade commander known by the call sign Krot revealed in an interview with Ukrainian media.

The commander spoke frankly about the challenges of frontline operations, noting the difficulty of making tactical decisions under constant public scrutiny. The Vivaldi operation represents a significant tactical achievement for Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk direction.