Ukraine denies Russian claim that Kosteantynivka fell to its forces

Ukraine's government denied Russia's claim that its forces captured the city of Kosteantynivka, calling it false, according to the Israeli news outlet ynet.

Ukraine has denied Russia's earlier claim that its forces captured the city of Kosteantynivka, calling the assertion false. The Russian Defense Ministry had previously announced the capture of the city, describing it as a key node in Ukraine's defensive line. ynet reported the denial on Saturday. The Russian claim has not been independently verified.

2 developments

1. 10:30 · 4 JulLatest

   Ukraine officially denies Russian claims of capturing Kosteantynivka.

2. 01:00 · 4 Jul

   Russia says it captures key Ukrainian defensive city of Kosteantynivka in Donetsk

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