"Kostiantynivka is described as 'a thorn in the side' of the Russian army. As long as they haven't broken through there, they can't advance any further."
"Lys explained that Russian troops are probing the entire front and looking for places where they can either infiltrate or drive a wedge into the defensive line."
"If the Russians were to make progress in Kostiantynivka, it would be very difficult to stop them from advancing further into the region."
Russia has gained almost full control over Luhansk, with 18% of Donetsk still outside its control. The Russian army is focusing on Kostiantynivka, which is crucial for advancing towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. Ukrainian military commander Lys reported ongoing fighting in Kostiantynivka, describing it as a significant obstacle for Russian forces. He noted that Russian troops are probing defenses to find weaknesses. Russia is also applying diplomatic pressure for Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donbas region, which Ukraine has firmly rejected.
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