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In a rapid escalation of the conflict, Russia has claimed its first victory in Ukraine’s Dnepropetrovsk region within 24 hours of launching a new offensive. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, forces from Battlegroup Center advanced into Ukrainian territory and liberated new areas, pushing deep into enemy defences. The offensive comes just after Russia confirmed it had reached Donetsk’s western border on June 9. A tank division is reportedly leading the push, marking a symbolic and strategic blow to Ukraine. This move signals Moscow’s intent to expand the war deeper into eastern Ukraine, targeting regions that had previously been spared major assaults.
