Kyiv denied claims that Kostyantınivka was captured by Russia

Ukrainian capital Kyiv officials sternly rejected recent claims that the strategically important city of Kostyantınivka in the Donetsk region was captured by Russian forces, stating that the situation is under control. Amidst the dynamic course of the war, the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed through official sources that the city is still under the full control of the Ukrainian army and that the latest attempts by Russian units to enter the city were repelled.

While news circulating in pro-Russian sources and on social media regarding the fall of the city is assessed as possibly part of a psychological operation in the information domain of the war, the Kyiv administration characterized these claims as entirely fabricated. Kostyantınivka holds importance as a critical logistic center and troop supply point for defense lines in eastern Ukraine; therefore, control of the city remains a strategic priority for both sides.

It is stated that the army maintains its determined stance regarding the safety of the civilian population located in the region where clashes have intensified and the robustness of the city's defense walls, and despite the increased pressure by Russia in recent weeks, no major change has been observed on the front line. Ukrainian military officials reported that attacks by enemy forces on the city center were neutralized, current lines were preserved, and the situation is militarily stable.

International observers and military analysts express that these rapid denials made by Ukraine to ensure information control on battlefields are an important strategy to keep morale high militarily and diplomatically. Such statements serve as a shield against propaganda aimed at shaking the confidence of both the domestic population and allied countries regarding the course of the war.

On the other hand, while it is a known fact that at this stage of the war both sides try to create a perception different from reality, Kyiv's direct denial without accepting a possible loss regarding such a critical city is considered the strongest signal that the city is still under defense. Independent confirmations from the region in the coming hours will continue to paint a clearer picture of the city's actual position.