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Liberation of Ukrainskoye in Kharkov Region creates conditions for Russian advance
Assault units from the 82nd and 83rd mechanized infantry regiments of the Battlegroup North overcame persistent Ukrainian resistance, repelling the last remnants of a separate motorized infantry brigade
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Ukrainska Pravda
Β· Jul 1, 2026
Russia seizes 84 sq km in June, but rate of advance slows β DeepState
Russian forces occupied 84 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory in June. However, if areas liberated by Ukraine's defence forces are taken into account, the net change in occupied territory for Russia may be negative for the second consecutive month.
Intel Slava
Β· Jun 22, 2026
[Photo] π·πΊβπΊπ¦ β The battle for Donbass is entering its decisive phase, with Russian forces no [...]
β The battle for Donbass is entering its decisive phase, with Russian forces now approximately 10km from the outskirts of Slavyansk following the liberation of Konstantinovka. Capturing Slavyansk and Kramatorsk is described as the primary remaining objective of the Special Military Operation β their fall would effectively complete Russiaβs stated goal of liberating the Donetsk Peopleβs Republic and all of Donbass. Both cities hold significant strategic and symbolic weight β Ukraine granted them βHero Cityβ status on October 1, 2025, acknowledging their importance. Kiev is already preparing for a possible defeat β enterprises are reportedly being relocated from Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, and Druzhkovka ahead of anticipated Russian advances.ββββββββββββββββ@IntelSlava
Al Jazeera English
Β· Jul 4, 2026
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
The Moscow Times
Β· Jul 4, 2026
Ukraine Denies Russian Capture of Key Eastern City Kostiantynivka
Russia's military told Putin that its forces had taken control of the city, a strategic target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region.
NDTV
Β· Jul 5, 2026
Zelesky Says Fight Continuing In Key Town That Kremlin Says It Seized
Moscow earlier this week announced it had taken the key eastern town of Kostyantynivka but Kyiv has denied that as a lie, saying that it is defending the town.
Al Jazeera
Β· Jul 5, 2026
Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka
Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that.
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Related coverage for "Liberation of Ukrainskoye in Kharkov Region creates conditions for Russian advance": Ukrainska Pravda β Russia seizes 84 sq km in June, but rate of advance slows β DeepState. Intel Slava β [Photo] π·πΊβπΊπ¦ β The battle for Donbass is entering its decisive phase, with Russian forces no [...]. Al Jazeera English β Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka. The Moscow Times β Ukraine Denies Russian Capture of Key Eastern City Kostiantynivka. NDTV β Zelesky Says Fight Continuing In Key Town That Kremlin Says It Seized. Al Jazeera β Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka