Putin's troops push to capture Ukrainian city Kostiantynivka
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-03 01:21 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has intensified as Russian forces attempt to seize Kostiantynivka, a key town within the country's heavily fortified defence belt. The move marks a new escalation in the ongoing Ukraine‑Russia war, according to the latest reports. Ukrainian authorities are bracing for further attacks in the region.
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