Russia announced an offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region: ISW analysts assessed the situation.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that the occupiers have already reached the border between Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions and have begun an offensive in Dnipropetrovsk. This information became known on June 8 from Kremlin officials, with analysis by ISW, reports 'Glavkom'. Statements from Russian officials Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, announced on June 8 the start of the offensive by Russian troops in Dnipropetrovsk region. He also threatened those who do not recognize the realities of war on the battlefield during negotiations that may have new realities on the ground. 'Kremlin officials repeatedly stated that any negotiations to end the war must take into account the 'realities on the ground' to demand favorable conditions from Ukraine. Citing the current front line in Ukraine, they threaten further demands,' the report states. According to a local blogger, the occupiers are already near the border of Dnipropetrovsk region, advancing in two directions. However, there is currently no reliable evidence of these advances. Analysts had previously warned of the possibility of such actions from the Russian military command. 'In November 2024, ISW predicted that Russia might advance to the southeastern part of Dnipropetrovsk region with the aim of encircling Ukrainian positions in Donetsk region and capturing the region as a whole,' the specialists added. According to recent data, the occupiers continue their offensive in Dnipropetrovsk region, approaching the border with Donetsk, while tension in the region is rising. Russian troops maintain their readiness for active actions in this direction. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense confirmed the offensive of the occupiers in Dnipropetrovsk region, which could threaten not only this region but also Ukraine's territorial integrity as a whole. Russian officials threaten new demands towards Ukraine, making demands according to the 'realities on the ground'.