Russian Occupation in Dnipropetrovsk Region: Two Villages Seized and Strategic Advances by Russian Forces
In August, the Ukrainian regions of Dnipropetrovsk oblast once again became the focus of intense combat and territorial shifts.
According to the analytical project DeepState, on the night of August 26, Russian troops managed to advance into two key settlements — Zaporizke and Novogeorgiivka — located near the borders of three regions: Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhia.
These villages, previously under Ukrainian control, are now under Russian military influence, highlighting further escalation of aggression in the southwestern front.
Moreover, sources indicate that the occupiers extended their control northward from these points towards Shevchenkove, Bilya Gora, and the area around Oleksandro-Shultynoye, attempting to consolidate positions and block potential avenues for further Ukrainian counteroffensives.Zaporizke and Novogeorgiivka play a vital role in strategic logistics, and their capture marks the first instance of Russian control over areas in Dnipropetrovsk region, which were previously considered relatively stable.
While Ukrainian intelligence emphasizes that large-scale offensives are not currently planned in this region, Russian propagandists are actively claiming localized operations and possible captures of Ukrainian settlements.The Ukrainian General Staff and intelligence officials assure that the threat of a large-scale invasion of Dnipropetrovsk oblast is minimal, with the focus being on possible missile and drone strikes on Dnipro city.
Official sources confirm that Ukrainian defenders maintain control over the situation in the region.
It is also worth noting that earlier in July, Ukrainian military officials refuted Russian propaganda claims regarding the capture of Dачне, affirming that the settlement remains under Ukrainian control.Thus, the situation in the region remains tense, and the actions of Russian troops continue to raise concerns about further escalation of the conflict in southwestern Ukraine.