image sourced from original article at Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region is experiencing a significant escalation in hostilities, with reports of strikes in the cities of Dnipro and Pavlograd. The regional governor has urged residents to seek shelter as explosions are being heard across the area. This marks a shift in the conflict, as Dnipropetrovsk had previously avoided the brunt of fighting since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in early 2022.
Recent developments indicate that Russian troops have entered the region, following claims from Moscow that its forces have established a foothold there. Unlike other Ukrainian regions that Russia has declared as its own, Dnipropetrovsk has not been publicly claimed by Moscow, highlighting the expanding scope of the conflict.
