Russia Claims Full Control of Industrial Hub Kostiantynivka in Donetsk
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its forces have secured the strategic industrial city of Kostiantynivka in the eastern Donetsk region. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the capture, citing it as a critical operational step toward isolating the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk defensive hub. While Ukraine has not yet officially commented on the withdrawal, Russian military leadership reported positive momentum across the front line, claiming the seizure of over 130 settlements since the beginning of the calendar year.
Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: Anadolu Agency