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Ukraine Denies Russian Capture of Key Eastern City Kostiantynivka Russia's military told Putin that its forces had taken control of the city, a strategic target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region.

Russia says Kostiantynivka has fallen. Kyiv claims it still holds the city. Both are wrong. <p>In recent days, alongside reports of drone and missile strikes on cities, factories, and gas stations, the state of the front lines has suddenly become a major topic of discussion — apparently because Donald Trump has returned as a mediator in the negotiations. Vladimir Putin told him about the fighting in the ruins of Kostiantynivka, in Ukraine’s Donetsk region — a key city the Russian president claims his army now holds. Ukraine’s General Staff responded that Kostiantynivka remains under the control of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. To back up their claims, both sides released videos of their troops inside the city, some recorded by opposing troops on nearby streets. In reality, neither Moscow nor Kyiv is right: Russian forces haven’t captured Kostiantynivka outright, but Ukraine doesn’t control the city either, though its troops still hold positions there, including in the city center. And while the Kremlin jumped the gun with its announcement, the situation in Kostiantynivka and elsewhere in the Donbas continues to deteriorate slowly for Ukraine’s military.<p>

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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...

Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivk Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka

Ukrainian forces dismiss Russian claim of capturing Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi | RBC-Ukraine Ukraine denies Russian claims of capturing Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi Tue, January 27, 2026 - 16:32 3 min Daryna Vialko Photo: Valery Gerasimov (Russian media) Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in the Kharkiv region is not under the control of Russian forces. It is not even located directly on the line of contact, according to the Joint Forces Group. Ukrainian military officials have refuted statements by Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, who claimed that Russian troops had captured the settlement of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi. "Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi is not under the control of the invaders. Moreover, it is not even adjacent to the front line," the Joint Forces Group said. They added that they continue to be astonished by the ability of Russian generals not only to exaggerate their achievements, but to invent them. "We would like to remind that, in accordance with international humanitarian law, qualified medical assistance, including from addiction specialists, is available in Ukrainian captivity," the Ukrainian Armed Forces advised Gerasimov. Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi is located approximately five kilometers south of the c…

Zelenskyy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka The General Staff also said Kostiantynivka remained under the control of Ukrainian ⁠forces

Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city 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 told President ​Vladimir Putin ‌on Friday that its forces had taken ⁠control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Moscow has long sought in its advance ‌through the Donetsk region.

Ukraine Denies Russian 'Capture' Claims of 2 Villages in ... - KyivPost In brief:Kyiv has denied Russian claims of capturing Stavky and Novoselivka near Lyman in eastern Ukraine, calling the statements staged propaganda as heavy fighting continues in the area. The Ukrainian military has denied Moscow’s claims that it captured two settlements near Lyman in theDonetskregion. On Nov. 21, Russia’s defense ministry claimed to have captured Stavky and Novoselivka, two villages north of the Ukrainian stronghold of Lyman in the Donetsk region. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. Ukraine’s Third Army Corpsdisputedthe statement on Dec. 1, calling the statements from Russia’s 20th Army and the Russian defense ministry “another information manipulation.” The Third Army Corps said Russian units continue relying on “old tactics,” sending small groups into areas not under Moscow’s control to film staged videos with Russian flags and falsely claim the settlements have been captured. However, all such groups are being eliminated by Ukrainian forces, the Corps said. It also said commanders of Russia’s 20th Army are “[continuing] to report fictional achievements to appease…

Zelensky Denies Russian Capture of Key Eastern City Kostiantynivka Russia's military told Putin that its forces had taken control of the city, a strategic target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region.

Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that.

Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr ‌Zelenskiy and the General Staff say, rejecting Russian claims that it ‌has been captured. Russia's military told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that its forces had ‌taken control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Russian forces have long sought in their advance through the Donetsk region. "Of course, that is not true. It is just another Russian lie, an attempt to generate some kind of a news story," Zelenskiy said ‌on X. "If ‌Kostiantynivka were ⁠under Russian control, then perhaps (Russian President Vladimir) Putin ​would have no problem meeting me there to find a diplomatic way to finally end this war," he added. The General Staff also said Kostiantynivka remained under the control of Ukrainian forces. "Military units and subunits of the 19th Army Corps of the Eastern ⁠Grouping continue to conduct defensive operations ‌on designated ​lines within the town and on its approaches," it said in astatement. Kostiantynivka, which once had a population of 67,000, ​is the southernmost ‌of four key settlements that form a defensive line central to Ukraine's ​effort to hold the h…

Ukraine denies claim that Russian forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine Russia’s military said on Friday that its forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, a key locality whose capture Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region.The announcement was made by General Valery Gerasimov, head of Russia’s General Chief of Staff, as President Vladimir Putin visited a command point overseeing the actions of Russian forces in Ukraine.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.However, Ukraine’s general staff on Saturday denied the Russian claim.Gerasimov, in a report to Putin on the conduct of the war, now in its fifth year, said the southern group of Russia’s forces was “carrying out offensive operations to liberate” all of Donetsk Region.“The troops of the group have liberated the city of Kostiantynivka, one of the main defensive hubs of the enemy within the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk-Kostiantnynivka fortified area,” Gerasimov said.The Defense Ministry’s post on the Telegram messaging app

Zelenskyy says ‘fighting continuing’ for key town of Kostyantynivka Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Kyiv and Moscow’s troops were still battling for the key eastern town of Kostyantynivka, which the Kremlin has claimed it has captured.Moscow earlier this week announced it had taken the outpost – on the way to important hubs in the Donetsk region – but Kyiv has denied that as a “lie,” saying that it is defending the town.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page.“Fighting is also continuing for Kostyantynivka, which (Russian leader Vladimir) Putin has already claimed as his own, but it is obvious that he will never dare to appear there,” Zelenskyy said in his daily evening address.Kostyantynivka had some 78,000 inhabitants before Russia invaded in 2022.Zelenskyy also warned Russia was preparing new large-scale attacks ahead of this week’s NATO summit in Turkey, where he is expected to hold talks with US President Donald Trump on the war.“Intelligence once again has information the Russians are

Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka <p>Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2011644/russia-pounds-on-the-gates-of-ukraines-fortress-belt">Kostiantynivka</a>, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured.</p> <p>Russia’s military told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that its forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region.</p> <p>“Of course, that is not true. It is just another Russian lie, an attempt to generate some kind of a news story,” Zelensky said on X.</p> <p>“If Kostiantynivka were under Russian control, then perhaps Putin would have no problem meeting me there to find a diplomatic way to finally end this war,” he added, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2073341376649908704'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-…

Russia Says It Captured Kostiantynivka in Eastern Ukraine Share Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit VKontakte Odnoklassniki Pocket Skype Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Telegram Viber Line Share via Email Print 📷 PN | AI-generated illustrative image. The Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka has returned to the forefront of the Russia-Ukraine war after Russia announced that its forces had captured the city, a development that could carry military implications extending beyond the city itself. Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday that its forces had taken control of the city in eastern Ukraine while Russian President Vladimir Putin was visiting a military command center overseeing operations, where he received a briefing from Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov on the progress of the campaign. As of the time of publication, there had been no immediate comment from the Ukrainian side confirming or denying Moscow’s claim. Reuters was not able to independently verify the situation on the ground inside the city. The significance of the announcement lies not only in the reported capture itself but also in Kostiantynivka’s strategic location. Military analysts regard the city as…

Ukraine denies Putin's Kostiantynivka claims Some groups of Russian infantry troops have entered the embattled city, and the situation is difficult, but Kostiantynivka remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Head of Ukraine's General Staff Major Andriy Kovalev stressed.