Russian Military Claims Offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Region Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Russian army reports advancing into Dnipropetrovsk, a claim unverified by Ukraine, as tensions escalate in Eastern Ukraine.
The Russian military has announced operations in the Dnipropetrovsk region of eastern Ukraine, although this claim has not been confirmed by Ukrainian authorities.
According to reports from the Russian military via Telegram, units of the 90th Armored Division have reached the western border of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and are continuing offensives in the Dnipropetrovsk area.
Regional authorities in Dnipro reported a casualty resulting from Russian bombardment in Mejivska, a locality near Donetsk.
Additionally, Russia claimed to have taken control of the small village of Zarya in the Donetsk region.
This advance is perceived as potentially strategic, coinciding with diplomatic discussions led by Washington aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.
Analysts suggest that the Russian military's continued advance could threaten Ukrainian defensive positions in Donbas, which has been identified as a primary objective by President Vladimir Putin.
Prior to the onset of the Russian offensive in February 2022, approximately three million people lived in the Dnipropetrovsk region, including around one million residents in its capital, Dnipro, which has frequently been targeted by drone and missile strikes.
In November 2024, the Russian military first employed its experimental medium-range missile, the Orechnik, to strike industrial military sites in Dnipro.
Many Ukrainians fleeing the ongoing conflict in Donetsk and Luhansk regions have sought refuge in Dnipro after the initial invasion.
However, military analyst Oleksiï Kopytko indicates that a Russian advancement into Dnipropetrovsk could present more risks than benefits, citing challenges in concentrating sufficient troop numbers for a significant breakthrough.
Prior to the announcement of these operations, Kopytko highlighted that the Russian military lacked the necessary forces and resources for large-scale operations.
This announcement occurs amidst mutual accusations from Moscow and Kyiv regarding a disrupted prisoner exchange planned for the upcoming weekend.
This exchange was seen as the only concrete result from direct negotiations held earlier this week, which took place more than three years after the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Negotiations in Istanbul, mediated by Washington, have not succeeded in reconciling the positions of both parties.
The Russian delegation presented Kyiv with a list of demands that includes the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from four regions claimed by Russia, an assurance that Ukraine will not seek NATO membership, and restrictions on the size of Ukraine’s military.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized these demands as 'unacceptable ultimatums.'
According to reports from the Russian military via Telegram, units of the 90th Armored Division have reached the western border of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and are continuing offensives in the Dnipropetrovsk area.
Regional authorities in Dnipro reported a casualty resulting from Russian bombardment in Mejivska, a locality near Donetsk.
Additionally, Russia claimed to have taken control of the small village of Zarya in the Donetsk region.
This advance is perceived as potentially strategic, coinciding with diplomatic discussions led by Washington aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.
Analysts suggest that the Russian military's continued advance could threaten Ukrainian defensive positions in Donbas, which has been identified as a primary objective by President Vladimir Putin.
Prior to the onset of the Russian offensive in February 2022, approximately three million people lived in the Dnipropetrovsk region, including around one million residents in its capital, Dnipro, which has frequently been targeted by drone and missile strikes.
In November 2024, the Russian military first employed its experimental medium-range missile, the Orechnik, to strike industrial military sites in Dnipro.
Many Ukrainians fleeing the ongoing conflict in Donetsk and Luhansk regions have sought refuge in Dnipro after the initial invasion.
However, military analyst Oleksiï Kopytko indicates that a Russian advancement into Dnipropetrovsk could present more risks than benefits, citing challenges in concentrating sufficient troop numbers for a significant breakthrough.
Prior to the announcement of these operations, Kopytko highlighted that the Russian military lacked the necessary forces and resources for large-scale operations.
This announcement occurs amidst mutual accusations from Moscow and Kyiv regarding a disrupted prisoner exchange planned for the upcoming weekend.
This exchange was seen as the only concrete result from direct negotiations held earlier this week, which took place more than three years after the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Negotiations in Istanbul, mediated by Washington, have not succeeded in reconciling the positions of both parties.
The Russian delegation presented Kyiv with a list of demands that includes the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from four regions claimed by Russia, an assurance that Ukraine will not seek NATO membership, and restrictions on the size of Ukraine’s military.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized these demands as 'unacceptable ultimatums.'
