The Ukrainian military has denied reports that Russian troops have entered the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Since June 29, the Ukrainian battlefield monitoring group DeepState has marked a ‘gray’ zone in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, identifying potential fighting in this section of the front line. Near the village of Dachne in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the zone extends almost a kilometer into the region. This area, which has been under constant observation, highlights the intensifying conflict as Russian forces continue their advances in the broader eastern theater of the war.
Meanwhile, Kremlin propagandists claimed on Telegram that Russian troops had captured Dachne, a village strategically located on the border of Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts. However, the reports were quickly refuted by multiple sources within the Ukrainian military. Spokespeople for the Khortytsia group of forces and the 3rd Brigade of the National Guard, stationed in the nearby Pokrovsk sector, confirmed that there had been no breakthrough into the region, despite the high level of activity in the area.
Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Khortytsia group of forces, told Suspilne that there are very active battles in the villages located near the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. He emphasized that Ukraine is holding the defense line near the villages of Yalta, Komar, and Shevchenkove, where intense combat has been reported. Tregubov added that Russian troops had not entered Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as of noon on June 30, underscoring the military’s ability to contain the situation despite the pressure from the enemy.
The press service of the 3rd brigade of the National Guard, stationed in the nearby Pokrovsk sector of the front line, also denied the information about the breakthrough. Nazar Voitenkov, spokesperson for the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, based in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, concurred, stating that the Russian army had made no advances into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. ‘We are holding the defense line,’ Voitenkov said. ‘The line is constantly changing, but the enemy has not broken through,’ he added, providing reassurance to the public and military personnel.
Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s counter-disinformation center, said on Telegram that fighting is taking place near the region’s administrative border, and Russian FPV (first-person-view) drones are also flying into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Despite the heavy battles, Kovalenko noted that there is no breakthrough, which suggests that the Ukrainian military is effectively repelling the Russian advances and maintaining control over the area.
The statements come as Russian troops continue their offensive in Donetsk Oblast, pushing closer to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a major industrial region in central Ukraine. This area is not only strategically significant but also economically vital, as it houses key infrastructure, including energy facilities and transportation networks. In mid-June, Ukraine’s military had previously denied reports that Russian troops had entered the region, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Ukrainian troops had intercepted Russian reconnaissance units attempting to breach Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. This incident underscores the ongoing efforts of both sides to gain a tactical advantage in the region, as well as the high stakes involved in the conflict.
As the war intensifies, the situation in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast remains a focal point for military analysts and policymakers, who are closely monitoring the developments. The Ukrainian military’s ability to deny Russian advances and maintain a strong defensive posture highlights their resilience in the face of continued aggression. However, the ongoing conflict also raises concerns about the long-term implications for the region’s stability and the potential for further escalation of hostilities.