Russian forces edge toward Kostiantynivka, targeting Ukraine’s eastern fortress belt
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:50 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Russian troops are advancing inch by inch toward the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, seeking a foothold near Ukraine’s heavily fortified eastern “fortress belt,” according to a senior Ukrainian army official. The push reflects ongoing attempts by Moscow to breach Ukraine’s defensive lines.
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