Russian Forces Intensify Attacks on Civilian Warehouses in Kostiantynivka
Severe battles have broken out for the strategic town of Kostiantynivka as Russian forces intensify strikes against civilian warehouses and logistics hubs. The escalation in the Donetsk region follows a pattern of targeting storage facilities to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines. Local reports indicate heavy shelling and tactical maneuvers as both sides vie for control of this key junction, which serves as a critical point for Ukrainian defensive operations in the Donbas.
Date: August 21, 2026
Location: Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: ReliefWeb