On January 19, 2025, Ukrainian media reported that Russian troops were just 4,8 kilometers from the border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. This region, located in central Ukraine, is of strategic importance and is one of the country's key industrial centers.

According to sources, the advance of Russian troops is connected with the growing military actions in Donbas. Intensive shelling and intensified operations in border areas have created a threat for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to expand the front deeper into Ukrainian territory. The Dnipropetrovsk region, located on the border, is becoming a new potential point of escalation of the conflict.

Experts note that the approach of Russian troops to the border may be part of a broader strategy aimed at controlling the region's transport hubs and industrial infrastructure. The Dnipropetrovsk region plays an important role in Ukraine's economy, especially thanks to metallurgical enterprises and industrial complexes located in Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and other cities.