Ukraine refutes Russia's Kalynivske capture claim in Dnipropetrovsk

On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced that its forces had taken control of Kalynivske, a settlement in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region.

However, Ukrainian military spokesperson Oleksiy Belskyi swiftly refuted this claim, stating that Russian troops had briefly infiltrated the area, raised a flag for propaganda purposes, and were subsequently driven out by Ukrainian forces. 

Belskyi explained that such tactics involve small Russian groups infiltrating villages, unfurling a flag, filming it, and then reporting the area as "liberated." He emphasized that these settlements remain under Ukrainian control.

Despite Russia's assertions, Ukrainian forces maintain a robust defense in the region. Belskyi noted that while Russian forces have occupied five villages in Dnipropetrovsk, they have failed to make significant advances, with Ukrainian troops holding their positions firmly. 

The Dnipropetrovsk region continues to be a secondary yet strategically significant front in the broader conflict. Ukrainian forces employ active defense tactics, including counterattacks and artillery strikes, to disrupt Russian operations and prevent further encroachment.

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