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Russia says Ukraine rejected ceasefire for body handover
Filed: Jul 05, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Summary: Russia’s Defence Ministry said Ukraine refused to stop shelling of Kostiantynivka for a six-hour body handover ceasefire.
WHO: Russian Defence Ministry
WHAT: Said Ukraine refused a proposed six-hour ceasefire around Kostiantynivka to allow handover of fallen soldiers’ bodies
WHEN: Jul 05, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
WHERE: Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine
WHY: Russia proposed the ceasefire to facilitate the handover of Ukrainian servicemen’s bodies, but Ukraine refused.
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