Kostyantynivka

Russia launches aggressive new push toward Kostyantynivka

The situation on the frontlines in Donetsk Oblast has intensified, with Russian troops are advancing from Chasiv Yar toward Kostyantynivka, the 93rd Brigade’s platoon commander, call-sign Omar, told Espresso TV on June 12.

12 June 2025, 08:44 AM

Russia pushes to bypass Pokrovsk defenses, eyes Kostyantynivka

Russian forces are trying to advance on the Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka highway to the east of Pokrovsk in an attempt to bypass the city, which is crucial for the Ukrainian defense in Donetsk Oblast, Major Viktor Trehubov, Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Troop Grouping’s spokesperson, said on national television on June 9.

9 June 2025, 11:07 AM

‘Not Sumy and not Kharkiv’: Putin’s summer offensive has a primary target, but major breakthrough unlikely

A number of military analysts believe Russia’s summer offensive is already underway, with commanders hoping to achieve a breakthrough on the battlefield — particularly in the Donbas, British newspaper The Telegraph reported on June 6.

7 June 2025, 11:34 PM

Azov Brigade officer details Russian use of anti-drone corridors

The Russian forces are actively deploying anti-drone corridors along the Pokrovsk and Toretsk fronts, 12th Azov Brigade's officer with Liryk callsign said in an interview with Radio-NV, published on May 29.

30 May 2025, 10:22 AM

Ukraine likely withdraws from salient near Toretsk after months of intensive battles — ISW

Russian forces have likely eliminated a Ukrainian “salient” southwest of Toretsk after a four-month offensive aimed at flattening the frontline to push toward Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on May 25.

26 May 2025, 11:40 AM

Russia bombs Ukrainian city just before Putin's ‘ceasefire’: 12 injured, woman under rubble

At least 12 people were injured in a Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, one hour before the so-called “three-day ceasefire” unilaterally declared by the Kremlin, the Regional Prosecutor's Office reported on Telegram on May 8, posting devastating photos of the aftermath.

8 May 2025, 09:25 AM

Russia pulls forces from Pokrovsk to shift focus — military expert

Russian forces have suffered significant losses on the Pokrovsk axis and are being forced to retreat, but it means they just shifted the focus of their offensive, military expert Mykhailo Zhyrokhov said in an interview with Radio NV on April 22.

22 April 2025, 01:21 PM

ISW: Russia shuffles troops in new push toward Kostyantynivka, eyes strategic highway breakthrough

Russian troops are strategically redeploying the units of the 8th Combined Arms Army in an attempt to eliminate the Ukrainian "pocket" southwest of the city of Toretsk and level the frontline as part of ongoing Russian efforts to attack Kostyantynivka from the south, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 14.

15 April 2025, 10:32 AM

Russian strikes hit Kostiantynivka and Slovyansk, leaving destruction in their wake

Russian forces shelled Kostiantynivka and Slovyansk in Donetsk Oblast overnight and in the morning of Feb. 27, causing widespread damage, local authorities reported.

27 February 2025, 12:39 PM

Russian forces drop three guided bombs on Kostyantynivka, killing at least five

Russian forces attacked the city of Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast with three guided aerial bombs on Feb. 26, killing at least five people, regional governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

26 February 2025, 02:43 PM

First responders and administration head injured in Russian drone ambush - Video

Two State Emergency Service (SES) first responders, two policemen and the head of the Konstyantynivka military administration were injured in a Russian double-tap FPV drone attack, the Ukrainian Internal Ministry reported on Facebook on Feb. 18, posting video of the aftermath and the evacuation of the wounded.

18 February 2025, 11:31 AM

Children evacuated from Kostyantynivka amid rising Russian shelling

All children have been evacuated from Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, amid heightened Russian shelling, Donetsk regional military administration head Vadym Filashkin said during a telethon on Jan. 29.

29 January 2025, 06:16 PM

Russian troops break through Toretsk, eye open area push towards Kostyantynivka

Russian troops have recently advanced in the northwestern part of Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, reaching the administrative border of the city in this area after several weeks of “higher tempo” offensive operations, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Jan. 7.

8 January 2025, 10:06 AM

Six injured in Russian bombing of Kostyantynivka

Five women aged 18 to 75 and a 56-year-old man were injured in a Russian attack with two FAB-250 guided bombs on a residential area of the city of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the regional prosecutor's office reported on Telegram on Nov. 21, posting photos of the aftermath.

21 November 2024, 11:08 AM

Russian forces advance in four settlements of Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops advanced in the city of Selydove, as well as in the villages of Kostyantynivka, Izmailivka and near Bohoyavlenka in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group wrote on Telegram on Oct. 24, posting the updated map of the frontline.

24 October 2024, 08:00 AM

Toretsk battles could weaken Russian forces before winter offensive

Military analyst Denys Popovych discussed the battles for Toretsk during an interview on Radio NV on Oct. 12.

12 October 2024, 07:55 PM

Ukrainian forces down Russian Su-25 after it attacks Kramatorsk with missiles

Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft over Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, according to Serhiy Horbunov, head of the Kostyantynivska MBA, speaking to Suspilne on Oct. 10.

5 October 2024, 04:19 PM

Two dead after Russian attacks on Kostyantynivka and Bilytske

Russian forces attacked Kostyantynivka and Bilytske, killing two people, according to Donetsk regional Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman Anastasia Medvedeva in a comment to Suspilne on the morning of Sept. 13.

13 September 2024, 04:52 PM

Russian shelling in Volnovakha district leads to deaths and injured rescuers — photos

Russian forces shelled the village of Kostiantynopil in Donetsk’s Volnovakha district, causing casualties, the local administration reported on Sept. 11.

11 September 2024, 05:53 PM

Two Russian attacks on Kostyantynivka leave three dead and five injured — photos

Russia twice shelled Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, killing three and injuring five, regional governor Vadym Filashkin said on Telegram on Sept. 11.

11 September 2024, 02:34 PM

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