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Russian forces continued offensive operations in the Slovyansk direction on July 3 and 4 without confirmed advances.

July 4, 2026 Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast

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Institute for the Study of War Ukrainska Pravda Ukrinform Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN

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Source Reports

Institute for the Study of War →

Russian forces continued offensive operations in the Slovyansk direction on July 3 and 4 without confirmed advances.

Ukrainska Pravda →

Military units and subdivisions from the Skhid (East) group of forces are continuing defensive operations within Kostiantynivka and on the approaches to the city.

Ukrinform →

On July 4 at 4:30 a.m., Russian forces launched an FPV drone strike on a residential area in Sloviansk, damaging a truck.

Kyiv Independent →

One person was killed and six people injured in Donetsk Oblast.

Kyiv Post →

Ukrainian forces continue to conduct a defensive operation on designated lines within Kostiantynivka and on its approaches, engaging Russian forces attempting to infiltrate the city while targeting Russian troop concentrations and logistical routes.

UNIAN →

The Ukrainian General Staff denied Russian claims of capturing Konstantinovka, stating the city remains under Ukrainian control and citing data from 'Dzvoni' and DELTA systems as proof.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.664Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-july-4-2026