The Russian army has begun an offensive in Dnipro, marking the first major action in three years in the region

The Russian army has announced an offensive in the Dnipro region near the border with Donetsk, in yet another symbolic setback for Ukrainian forces, which are suffering from a shortage of soldiers and equipment. Moscow confirmed the capture of the village of Zarya and the continued advance into Dnipro, a densely populated area where many Ukrainians have fled from the east of the country. This offensive could have strategic implications in the context of diplomatic talks to resolve the conflict.