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Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka

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NDTV
· 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
· 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...
Ya Libnan
· 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 []
Reuters
· Jul 4, 2026
Russian commander tells Putin his forces captured Kostiantynivka
Russia's military said it took control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region. Ukraine called the report a false claim. #russia #putin #kostiantynivka #ukraine #war
Euromaidan Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Ukraine arrests eight people accused of cheering on Russian strikes from inside the country and spying
The cases run from Kyiv to Odesa, and one suspect allegedly urged Russia to hit Ukraine with a nuclear missile.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 10, 2026
Putin Faces Humiliating Dilemma as Domestic Crisis Rages
Anastasia Barashkova/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin has been backed into an embarrassing corner as Ukrainian drones strike deeper and deeper inside Russia.For several weeks, Ukraine has been launching waves of drone attacks into Russia, targeting cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg and the country’s oil refineries, which are vital to funding the Kremlin’s invasion efforts.Until now, Ukraine’s drone strikes had been largely limited to targets within around 1,000 miles of Kyiv-controlled territory. However, on Monday, Ukraine was able to send drones to the Siberian city of Omsk, more than 2,000 miles from Kyiv, targeting Russia’s largest refinery and a crude distillation unit.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Related coverage for "Zelenskiy 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. Ya Libnan — Zelenskiy calls Russia’s claim of capturing Kostiantynivka city, another lie offers to meet Putin there. Reuters — Russian commander tells Putin his forces captured Kostiantynivka. Euromaidan Press — Ukraine arrests eight people accused of cheering on Russian strikes from inside the country and spying. The Daily Beast — Putin Faces Humiliating Dilemma as Domestic Crisis Rages

