Key facts
- Russian troops are advancing on the city of Kostyantynivka.
- Kostyantynivka is considered crucial for controlling Ukraine's Donbas region.
- Ukrainian soldiers describe Kostyantynivka as a 'grey zone'.
- Russian troops have infiltrated Kostyantynivka.
- Russian forces are attempting to surround Ukrainian units in the city.
- Kyiv states the situation in Kostyantynivka is under control.
Russian troops are advancing on Kostyantynivka, a city identified as crucial for controlling Ukraine's Donbas region. Ukrainian soldiers describe the city as a 'grey zone,' indicating a contested area where Russian forces have infiltrated. These advancing Russian troops are reportedly attempting to surround Ukrainian units operating within Kostyantynivka. Despite these developments, the Ukrainian government maintains that the situation is under control. The infiltration suggests a significant push by Russian forces to gain strategic ground in the eastern Donbas area, potentially impacting the broader conflict dynamics.