Kyiv, Ukraine, July 4, 2026 (AFP) - Battle for Ukraine's Kostyantynivka ongoing, claim it fell to Russia 'false': Kyiv army to AFP

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2026-07-04

Ukraine's army told AFP Saturday Russia's claim of seizing the eastern stronghold of Kostyantynivka was "false", saying the situation was "difficult" but Ukrainian soldiers were defending the town and that fighting was ongoing. "Ukrainian defenders continue to hold their positions along the designated defensive lines. The situation remains difficult but is under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces," army spokesman Andriy Kovalyov said. an......

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