Russia releases footage of Konstantinovka advance
Russian defense authorities released combat footage documenting operations that resulted in the claimed capture of Konstantinovka. The city is described as a major Donbas population center.
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escalating
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AFBytes briefing
Continued Russian territorial gains in eastern Ukraine prolong the conflict and sustain pressure on European energy and grain markets.
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