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Conflict continues between Ukrainian and Russian forces, with AFU setting up defenses near Druzhkivka and holding out in Kostiantynivka.

Steady: 2 in the last 7 days Updated friday

The latest in this situation

  1. Kyiv warns about industrial centers in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as the loss of Donetsk Oblast poses a threat.
  2. Ukraine confirms control of several towns while facing Russian assaults in Dobropillia.
  3. Ground combat update: Kostiantynivka fighting continues with pushes toward Dibrova and Drobysheve.
  4. Putin uses state media to promote military propaganda regarding the Kostiantynivka fuel conflict.
  5. Russian troops executed Ukrainian POWs near Dobropillia, concurrent with Canada announcing sanctions against Russia for actions against Ukrainian children.

How it started

26 reports, 5 independent, last reported Oct 18. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Conflict continues between Ukrainian and Russian forces, with AFU setting up defenses near Druzhkivka and holding out in Kostiantynivka.

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Armed Forces of UkraineDruzhkivkaKostiantynivka

How it developed

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  1. Ukraine confirms control of several towns while facing Russian assaults in Dobropillia.1 source
  2. Ground combat update: Kostiantynivka fighting continues with pushes toward Dibrova and Drobysheve.1 source
  3. The defense of the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, including Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka, is underway, alongside the transfer of cruise missile technology to Kyiv.Sub-event
  4. Leadership operational updates are being shared via Telegram regarding the defense of the frontline city of Kostiantynivka.Sub-event
  5. Russian forces successfully took control of Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine, following reports from Gerasimov to Putin.Sub-event
  6. Fighting has begun in Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian city, involving Commercial Bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of a holding company.Sub-event
  7. AFU establishes defensive lines near Druzhkivka and holds positions in Kostiantynivka.1 source

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