The governor of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region has reported a 'massive attack,' with strikes occurring in the cities of Dnipro and Pavlograd. Residents have been urged to seek shelter as explosions are heard across the area. While Dnipropetrovsk had previously avoided the brunt of the conflict since the start of Russia's invasion in February 2022, recent developments indicate that Russian troops have now entered the region. This escalation comes after Moscow announced its forces had secured a foothold in Dnipropetrovsk, a territory not among those previously claimed by Russia.