Russian soldiers are k*lled like flies on the streets of Kostiantynivka; real hell for invaders
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When Moscow announced the alleged capture of Kostiantynivka last week , Russian generals presented the battle as over. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the actions of the troops involved in the operation and called the capture of the city a major strategic achievement, according to The Washington Times .
It is noted that Ukrainian soldiers still fighting in Kostiantynivka offered a different point of view.
" Kostiantynivka remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces," said a statement from Ukraine's 19th Army Corps, which is responsible for defending the area.
The corps later reported the presence of Ukrainian troops in several locations in the city. According to independent sources, some of these locations were geolocated within Kostiantynivka.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Putin of lying and sarcastically invited the Russian leader to visit the allegedly captured city if he trusted his commanders.
It is important to note that the data currently available does not indicate that Russian troops have established complete control.
"Instead, it appears the fighting has entered the uncertain phase characteristic of the Ukrainian front. Russian assault groups are present in some parts of the city, while Ukrainian infantry and drone units continue to operate elsewhere. Some streets are occupied, others are under constant drone surveillance, and many cannot be safely used by either army," the article states. Journalists write that a Russian group of three or four people could slip through damaged buildings, reach an apartment building, and record the raising of the flag before retreating or being attacked.
Ukrainian soldiers may no longer be able to move openly through the same neighborhood, but they can still monitor it with drones and strike anyone who enters. Thus, a unit can remain in an area without fully controlling it.
It is important that in order to hold positions, troops must remain there, maintain contact with commanders, receive ammunition and food, evacuate the wounded, and prevent the enemy from returning.
Russian video footage shows penetration into Kostiantynivka, but does not prove that Moscow can carry out these tasks throughout the city. The Institute for the Study of War said Russian forces continued infiltration and consolidation operations after the Kremlin announced the capture of the city. A Washington-based research group found no evidence that Russia had captured all of Kostiantynivka and described the claim as part of an information campaign designed to portray a Russian victory as inevitable.
Significantly, even some Russian military bloggers have questioned the official version, claiming that the flag-raising was "filmed on camera" while fighting continued nearby.
The information campaign has expanded beyond the initial announcement. For the Kremlin, a premature declaration of victory has political value.
According to journalists, the seizure of this urban belt remains a central element of Putin's efforts to occupy the entire Donbas. Russia controls most of the Donetsk region, but has been fighting for years for the portion still held by Ukraine.
Victory in Kostiantynivka will allow Moscow to claim that the southern gates to the remaining Ukrainian-controlled cities have been breached. The article states:
"Russia's statement also confirms the Kremlin's diplomatic argument that time is on its side: by presenting each infiltration as a completed conquest, Moscow can signal to Washington and European capitals that further support for Kyiv will only delay the inevitable outcome."
Russian troops reportedly advanced on Kostiantynivka over several months, moving through surrounding villages and attacking the roads connecting the city to the Ukrainian rear. According to the 19th Army Corps, by early June, more than 100 Russian soldiers were already operating within the city limits. "Our infantry continues to operate in Kostiantynivka, but the logistical situation is very difficult. We continue to fight," said a Ukrainian drone pilot stationed in the area.
Russian commanders don't need to seize every street by direct assault. Rather, their forces can gradually make the city too expensive to supply.
"Reconnaissance drones monitor the roads leading into and out of the city. Drones, with a first-person view, await cars, armored vehicles, and ambulances. Artillery and glide bombs strike suspected headquarters, firing positions, and shelters. Relocations that previously required a short drive can now be carried out in small groups, on foot, or in poor weather, which limits the drones' visibility," the publication writes.
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