Key Facts
• June 30: Russian state media reports first settlement captured in Dnipropetrovsk region.
• Settlement ‘Dachne’ located near Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk border.
• Russian Defense Ministry expands attacks into Dnipropetrovsk region.
• Ukraine denies Russian incursion, confirms ongoing battles near the border.
• Drone strikes reported as part of intense combat.
• Luhansk region’s Russian administration claims ‘complete liberation’ on June 30.
• Luhansk is one of four regions annexed by Russia in September 2022.
• If true, Luhansk would be the first fully controlled annexed region.
Summary
On June 30, Russian state media announced the capture of a settlement in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, marking the first such advance in the area. The settlement, Dachne, lies near the border with Donetsk. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed expanded attacks in the region, while Ukraine denied any significant Russian incursion, citing ongoing battles and drone strikes. Meanwhile, the Russian administration in Luhansk declared the region ‘completely liberated,’ a claim that, if accurate, would make Luhansk the first fully controlled of the four regions annexed by Russia in 2022. These developments come amid stalled ceasefire negotiations and escalating military pressure from Russia.
