Moscow, Russia – The Russian army continued its advance on various battlefronts in eastern Ukraine, including Dnepropetrovsk Oblast.
It continues to penetrate near the administrative border with Donetsk Province.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Monday that Russian army units had taken control of the town of Zaporozhsky in Dnepropetrovsk Oblast.
The ministry’s daily statement said, “As a result of the decisive combat operations carried out by units of the East Vastok Group, the town of Zaporozhskie was liberated”.
She added in a statement that her forces continue to advance on several axes in the area of the Russian special military operation.
Yesterday, Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the capture of the town of Velia in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
What is the importance of controlling Dnepropetrovsk?
Dnepropetrovsk Oblast is of great importance in Ukraine.
It is a center for the mining and steel industry, especially in the city of Kryvyi Rih, which is famous for its large iron ore deposits.
In addition, it is home to the huge economic group Privat and the headquarters of many major industrial companies.
Including ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the largest private company in Ukraine.
Dnipro (formerly known as Dnipropetrovsk) is also the administrative and cultural center of the province and is an important industrial center, historically in the space and weapons sectors.
