Key Facts
• July 7: Russia’s Defense Ministry announced control over ‘Dachne’ in eastern Ukraine.
• Dnipropetrovsk region lies outside the four Ukrainian regions Russia annexed unilaterally.
• June 8: Russia claimed entry into Dnipropetrovsk region, expanding its control in eastern Ukraine.
• If confirmed, this marks Russia’s first village capture in this region since the invasion began.
• July 6-7: Ukrainian Air Force reported Russian drone and missile attacks on southern Ukraine.
• Odesa and other areas were targeted, with significant damage reported in Kharkiv.
• July 7: Two attacks in Kharkiv injured 43 people and damaged homes and infrastructure.
Summary
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on July 7 that its forces have taken control of the village of ‘Dachne’ in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, marking a potential first since the invasion began. The region lies outside the four Ukrainian territories Russia previously annexed. Earlier, on June 8, Russia claimed to have entered the region, expanding its control in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Air Force reported Russian drone and missile strikes on southern areas, including Odesa, from July 6 to 7. In Kharkiv, two attacks on July 7 caused injuries to 43 people and damaged residential and transport infrastructure. These developments highlight ongoing escalations in the conflict.
