Russia claims its forces have reached Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time

Russia claimed on Sunday that its forces had reached the border of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time and were pushing into the central-eastern industrial and mining hub in what would be a symbolic and strategic setback for Kyiv. There was no immediate response from Ukraine to Russia's statement.

Jun 9, 2025 - 02:03
Russia claims its forces have reached Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time
Russia claimed on Sunday that its forces had reached the border of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time and were pushing into the central-eastern industrial and mining hub in what would be a symbolic and strategic setback for Kyiv. There was no immediate response from Ukraine to Russia's statement.