Territorial Tug-of-War: Ukraine and Russia's Conflicting Claims

Russia's Defence Ministry claimed on Monday that its forces had seized control of Kalynivske, situated in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region.

Contradicting these claims, a Ukrainian military spokesperson asserted that Moscow's report was inaccurate and exaggerated. Kyiv maintains its forces have made significant counteroffensives in the contested Donetsk region, which remains a pivotal area in the conflict. Currently, Russian troops occupy just under 20% of Ukrainian land.

Furthermore, Ukraine's military highlights that recent advances have hindered Russian progress in Dnipropetrovsk, a region deemed secondary by Russia, although still strategically important. Ukrainian advancements in Donetsk have reclaimed over 1.3 square kilometers of territory, as confirmed by top military commanders.