Putin Men ‘Invade' Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk For The First Time; Russia Confirms Operation
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/ Jun 09, 2025, 11:27AM IST
Russian forces have entered Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk region for the first time, marking a symbolic and strategic escalation in the war. The Times reports that the assault coincides with renewed Russian offensives in the Sumy and Donetsk regions, as peace talks remain stalled. A tank division from Russia's Battlegroup Center is reportedly spearheading the advance. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, warned Ukraine of 'new realities' on the ground, stating that failure to engage in negotiations would lead to further battlefield consequences. Tensions continue to rise across multiple fronts.
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