Russia advances on Kostiantynivka in flanking move

The Russian Army is advancing on a wide front around the key Donetsk city of Kostiantynivka, engaging in battles within the city and on its outskirts. Russian troops have now entered the settlement of Dolgaya Balka, a critical point for a flanking maneuver from the west following the earlier liberation of Stepanovka. Ukrainian military analysts admit Russian advances are encircling the city's outskirts from three sides, with a penetration depth of up to 4 kilometers in some areas. The operation aims to isolate and pressure Ukrainian defenses in this strategic hub.