The Ukrainian army refuted Russian claims regarding the capture of the eastern fortress of Kostyantynivka on Saturday. According to the army, the situation remains complex, but Ukrainian soldiers are actively defending the city. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy labeled the Russian statement as false.
The contradiction arose after Russian leader Vladimir Putin appeared on television in military attire, acknowledging the capture of the city and thanking the troops. However, Ukrainian army spokesman Andriy Kovaliov countered these assertions, stating, “The Ukrainian defenders continue to hold their positions along the established defense lines. The situation remains complicated, but it is controlled by the Ukrainian defense forces.”
Zelenskyy further addressed the ongoing war, admitting that Russian forces had attempted to seize the city and had managed to penetrate it in small groups.
This statement followed reports of significant Russian attacks. In a separate appeal, Zelenskyy requested increased international assistance to bolster the defense efforts. The conflicting reports highlight ongoing tensions surrounding the control of key strategic locations during the war.
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