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Ukraine Denies Russian Capture of Key Eastern City Kostiantynivka

The Moscow Times

The Moscow Times

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July 4, 2026

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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.

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NDTV

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· 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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Zelensky denies Russia captured key Ukraine city, challenges Putin to meet him there

Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured. Russia’s military ignored Zelensky’s assertions, said it was mopping up remaining pockets of resistance and offered to exchange the remains of dead servicemen. Russian military commanders told President ‌Vladimir Putin on Friday that Moscow’s forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka, a target...

The West Australian

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· Jul 4, 2026

Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key Ukrainian city

Ukrainian officials have rejected claims that Russian forces have taken over the city of Kostiantynivka in the country's east.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 4, 2026

Zelenskiy calls Russia’s claim of capturing Kostiantynivka city, another lie offers to meet Putin there

KYIV- Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it ‌has been captured. Russia’s military ignored Zelenskiy’s assertions, said it was mopping up remaining pockets of resistance and offered to exchange the remains of dead servicemen. Russian military commanders []

Al Jazeera

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· 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.

The Independent

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of key Ukrainian city as Putin vows more strikes

Kyiv denies Kostiantynivka has fallen

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Related coverage for "Ukraine Denies Russian Capture of Key Eastern City Kostiantynivka": NDTV — Zelesky Says Fight Continuing In Key Town That Kremlin Says It Seized. South China Morning Post — Zelensky denies Russia captured key Ukraine city, challenges Putin to meet him there. The West Australian — Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key Ukrainian city. Ya Libnan — Zelenskiy calls Russia’s claim of capturing Kostiantynivka city, another lie offers to meet Putin there. Al Jazeera — Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka. The Independent — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of key Ukrainian city as Putin vows more strikes