Russian media made a sensational statement about an invasion into the territory of Dnipropetrovsk region; however, the Ukrainian General Staff quickly cast doubt on this information, emphasizing that there is currently no threat from occupying forces
The informational field surrounding this incident remains tense, and official sources differ in their assessments of the situation. On the morning of June 8, the Russian Ministry of Defence released a statement claiming a successful crossing of Russian troops into Dnipropetrovsk region. According to representatives of the Moscow agency, Russian forces supposedly reached the western border of the "DNR" and launched active offensive operations within the Ukrainian region. This message caused significant resonance in the media and on social networks, creating an image of a large-scale breakthrough by Russian troops with neutral zones and explosions in eastern Ukraine. However, the official representative of the General Staff of Ukraine, Major Andriy Kovalov, categorically refuted this information in a comment for "Ukrainska Pravda." He stated that heavy fighting continues on the Ukrainian front line, but there is no confirmation that the enemy has advanced to the borders of Dnipropetrovsk region. "The information about the penetration of Russian troops into Dnipropetrovsk region is false. Currently, efforts are focused on the Donetsk direction, where active hostilities are ongoing. The enemy has not entered Dnipropetrovsk region," the officer emphasized. At the same time, Ukrainian defense officials point to the sustained tense situation on the southern front. They stress that the Russians have not abandoned their intentions to attack and reach the borders of Dnipropetrovsk region. However, Ukrainian soldiers bravely and professionally hold their positions, breaking the enemy's plans and helping to prevent a breakthrough of occupation forces in this region. Open-source analysts, including the Deepstate resource, confirm that combat activities are currently occurring just hundreds of meters from the border of Dnipropetrovsk region. This indicates that fighting continues in close proximity to the area, and the situation remains tense. Nonetheless, there is no official confirmation of a breakthrough or successful advance by Russian forces in the region at this time. Overall, official authorities and intelligence insist that the information about a major offensive or seizure of Dnipropetrovsk is false and may serve as disinformation or a provocation. Meanwhile, the situation remains tense but under control by Ukrainian armed forces, who are preparing for any scenarios of development.