Ukraine’s Skala Regiment Says It Cleared Kostiantynivka, Denying Russian Capture Claims

The 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skala” of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has announced that its units have cleared the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast. According to the regiment, the city is now fully under Ukrainian control.

This statement comes after Russia previously claimed on July 3 that its forces had captured Kostiantynivka. Ukraine denied those claims, and now the Skala Regiment confirms that the city was never fully occupied.

Kostiantynivka is a strategically important city in Donetsk Oblast, located near the front line. Holding it is crucial for Ukraine’s defensive capabilities in the region. Further details about the combat operations in the city are not disclosed for military security reasons.

Information about the situation in Kostiantynivka remains contradictory, but Ukraine’s announcement indicates active fighting and efforts to regain lost positions. Russian official sources have not yet commented on the Ukrainian regiment’s claims.