Ukraine denies Russian troops control of Konstantinovka
Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, July 4 - The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated on the 4th that reports regarding the Russian army's control of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk region are false.
According to the Ukrainian news agency, a spokesperson for the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kovalyov, issued a statement that day saying that the Russian army is still attempting to seize Konstantinovka, with small groups of Russian troops infiltrating Ukrainian positions, and the Ukrainian forces are conducting a sweep. Currently, the situation in Konstantinovka is severe, but it remains under the control of the Ukrainian army.
Russian President Putin stated on the 3rd that the Russian army has taken control of Konstantinovka, and that the "liberation" of Konstantinovka has significant strategic importance.
Ukrainian Armed Forces deny that Russian troops have taken control of Konstantinovka as of July 4. They report ongoing attempts by Russian forces to seize the area, with small groups infiltrating Ukrainian positions. The situation remains severe, but Konstantinovka is still under Ukrainian control despite claims from Russian President Putin regarding its strategic significance.
- Ukrainian Armed Forces deny Russian control of Konstantinovka.
- Russian forces are attempting to seize Konstantinovka.
- Small groups of Russian troops have infiltrated Ukrainian positions.
- The situation in Konstantinovka is severe but remains under Ukrainian control.
- Russian President Putin claimed control of Konstantinovka has strategic importance.