Ukraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea
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Ukraine's top commander announced intensified assaults on Kostiantynivka, a strategic city in the Donetsk region, highlighting the ongoing conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Despite Russia's aggressive tactics and capturing villages, Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Russian forces have suffered significant losses without gaining ground. Concurrently, cultural ties between Russia and North Korea are strengthening, with a delegation visiting North Korea to enhance cooperation through cultural events, further indicating the geopolitical ramifications of the conflict in Ukraine.
The area around Kostiantynivka is gripped by heavy fighting. The enemy is surging towards the city but has achieved nothing apart from sustaining numerous losses, said Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Russia's slow advance through eastern Ukraine has resulted in the destruction of major cities and infrastructure, despite claims of seizing several villages.
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