Russian Army Fully Liberates Konstantinovka — Kremlin
07:38 04.07.2026 (Updated: 10:38 04.07.2026)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was briefed by Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov on the current situation in the special military operation zone, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Key points:
Russian forces liberated 133 settlements and over 3,000 sq km of Russian land since start of year, Putin announced.
Commanders of assault units from Konstantinovka briefed Putin on the situation in the city and showed drone footage.
Konstantinovka has been fully liberated thanks to the heroism of Russian servicemen, Peskov said. Putin thanked Russian troops for their heroism and successful work.
The strategic initiative in the special military operation zone is fully held by Russian forces.
Putin noted the full liberation of the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) and significant advances by Russian troops in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
Work is continuing to create a planned security zone in the Kharkov and Sumy regions.
Putin discussed tasks for the summer period and more active offensive operations with the military.
The more the enemy strikes Russian infrastructure, the more Russia will have to expand the security buffer zone, Putin added.
Putin instructed Russian forces to continue carrying out massive strikes on Ukraine’s military-industrial complex and facilities supporting its operation.
He also instructed Russian forces to do everything necessary to evacuate civilians from combat areas.
Putin stressed that he has no doubt that victory will be Russia’s, commenting on the situation in the special military operation zone.
The president called the liberation of Konstantinovka an excellent result and said it has important strategic significance, as capturing the settlement opens a direct road to Slavyansk and Kramatorsk.
Putin thanked the fighters who liberated Konstantinovka, saying they acted confidently.
The president called the liberation of Konstantinovka an excellent result and said it has important strategic significance, as capturing the settlement opens a direct road to Slavyansk and Kramatorsk.
Putin thanked the fighters who liberated Konstantinovka, saying they acted confidently.
Konstantinovka is one of most important logistics and defensive hubs in northern Donbass. Together with Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, it forms a heavily fortified belt that supports Ukrainian operations across the region.
