Event Brief
Russia nears Kostiantynivka as Ukraine calls it a fortress belt
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Ukraine’s top army official said Russian troops are trying to gain a foothold near Kostiantynivka.
WHO: Ukraine’s top army official
WHAT: Russian troops inch toward Kostiantynivka to establish a foothold near a fortified area
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 7:50 AM ET
WHERE: Donetsk, Ukraine
WHY: Ukraine said Russia is attempting to gain a foothold in the outskirts of Kostiantynivka.
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