Zelenskyy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied Russian claims that the city of Kostiantynivka has been captured. Ukrainian military officials confirmed that defensive operations are ongoing in the region.
Why it matters
Kostiantynivka is a key defensive stronghold in the Donetsk region; its status is critical to the ongoing territorial conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the General Staff said on Saturday (July 4, 2026), rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured.
The article reports on conflicting claims from both sides of the conflict, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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