Kostiantynivka remains under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine despite intense fighting and continued Russian attempts to infiltrate the city and encircle Ukrainian positions, DeepState reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed conducting a humanitarian operation in Kostiantynivka, similar to the recent evacuation in Oleshky, based on claims that Russian forces have taken control of the city.
However, Ukrainian military reports contradict these claims, stating that Kostiantynivka remains under Ukrainian control.
The situation in the city is extremely difficult, with active fighting continuing. Russian forces are attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian positions and concentrate troops for a renewed offensive, while Ukrainian defenders are resisting these efforts and working to hold the city.
Russian troops are also trying to bypass Kostiantynivka and establish an encirclement around the Ukrainian units defending it. Ukrainian forces are taking measures to prevent this.
According to the Ukrainian assessment, the most effective humanitarian measure for Kostiantynivka would be for Russia to halt its assaults and stop the shelling that continues to devastate the city.
The proposal for a humanitarian mission is viewed by the Ukrainian side as an attempt by Putin to exploit the situation for military advantage rather than address the humanitarian consequences of the fighting.
Ukrainian representatives argue that agreeing to such an initiative under the current circumstances could create additional risks for the city's defenders.
The battle for Kostiantynivka continues.
