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Russian forces shelled Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on August 24, killing five people and wounding five others. The attack hit the Left bank area of the city.

Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Russian troops hit Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, killing five people and wounding five others

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

At least three people were killed and two more were wounded in the shelling of Kostiantynivka, according to preliminary information

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Another hotel was struck by Russian forces on Aug. 24 in Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, killing British national Ryan Evans and injuring six others.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

As Ukraine celebrated its independence, Kyiv said a Russian strike on a residential area of the eastern city of Kostyantynivka, near the front line in the Donetsk region, killed five people.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Despite the Ukrainian operation in Kursk region, Russia's offensive on eastern Ukraine has intensified in recent days

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

The Pokrovsk direction remains the hottest, with nearly one-third of all 149 combat engagements occurring there in the past day

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Russia continues to put pressure on Ukrainian units in the Donetsk sector, where intense fighting continues.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:11.385Z

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