CNN writes about the Russian breakthrough in Dnipropetrovsk region: Authorities respond

CNN published an article about the threat of a breakthrough in Ukraine's defense in the east and a Russian breakthrough into Dnipropetrovsk region. Local authorities responded.

A comment from Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, Mykola Lukashuk, appeared.

"Another wave of alarming headlines has appeared: "Putin wants to break through into Dnipropetrovsk region," "this will be a new trump card in negotiations," and so on. This came from a CNN article. People read it, and anxiety begins. This is understandable. But it is important to remember: the enemy has not entered Dnipropetrovsk region. And as of now, they have not entered. Yes, there is activation on some fronts. Official sources confirm this, and this is not news," the official emphasized.

Lukashuk was outraged by CNN's article and stresses that all information about the situation at the front is provided daily by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He states that the article is "not operational briefings or military analysis, but a text written by journalists working for a Western audience in the political and media context of the U.S."

According to him, Russia's goal has been clear for a long time. Moscow seeks to capture as much territory as possible and gain control over Ukraine's internal and external policies. This, the official noted, is also not new.

CNN’s article

The publication shared an article stating that the Russian army has targeted a new region of Ukraine. Moscow aims to expand its military actions to reach the borders of Dnipropetrovsk region. Control over part of this region could become a "strategic lever" in future negotiations for the Kremlin.

CNN writes that reaching Dnipropetrovsk region would be a significant moment for Moscow, as this region could be the first to fall under partial Russian occupation since the early weeks of the full-scale invasion more than three years ago.

"For Putin – and quite possibly American negotiators as well – any Russian control over a part of Dnipropetrovsk could be seen as a useful bargaining chip in a future negotiation," the publication writes.