The information provided by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin about the alleged occupation of the settlement of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast by Russian troops is not true, Ukraine's General Staff has stated.
Source: Major Andrii Kovalov, spokesperson for the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda
Details: Kovalov stressed that, according to the Dzvin automated command-and-control system belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine's Operational Control Centre and the DELTA battlefield situational awareness system, the settlement of Kostiantynivka remains under the control of Ukraine's defence forces.
Kovalov noted that military units and subdivisions from the Skhid (East) group of forces are continuing defensive operations within Kostiantynivka and on the approaches to the city.
However, Kovalov added that there are cases of small Russian infantry groups infiltrating the area; counter-sabotage measures are ongoing in Kostiantynivka.
Quote from Kovalov: "On 3 July, the enemy carried out 11 assault actions on this front, without success. Instead, the enemy, and not for the first time, is resorting to spreading blatant disinformation and fake news at the highest official level.
Ukrainian defenders continue to hold their positions along the designated lines. The situation remains difficult but is under the control of Ukraine's defence forces."
Background: Earlier, Putin claimed that Russian forces had "captured Kostiantynivka".
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The information provided by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin about the alleged occupation of the settlement of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast by Russian troops is not true, Ukraine's General Staff ...