Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"the situation remains under control and the enemy has no success"
— Brig Gen Oleksandr Bakulin , Other
All Coverage
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Russia says it has captured three villages in Ukraine's Donetsk and Sumy regions - Reuters
Russia says it has captured three villages in Ukraine's Donetsk and Sumy regions Reuters
August 29, 2026 at 10:51 AMProminent Ukrainian commanders to lead defence of eastern region demanded by Russia - Reuters
Prominent Ukrainian commanders to lead defence of eastern region demanded by Russia Reuters
August 26, 2026 at 03:39 PMEXCLUSIVE: Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defence minister says - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defence minister says Reuters
August 25, 2026 at 05:47 PMRussia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv's use of British missiles - Reuters
Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv's use of British missiles Reuters
August 27, 2026 at 10:52 AMAt least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
August 29, 2026 at 12:55 PMNorth Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says - Reuters
North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says Reuters
August 24, 2026 at 02:27 AM