- Conflict continues between Ukrainian and Russian forces, with AFU setting up defenses near Druzhkivka and holding out in Kostiantynivka.
- The defense of the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, including Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka, is underway, alongside the transfer of cruise missile technology to Kyiv.
Heavy fighting continues across multiple fronts, including the shrinking Russian bridgehead on Oskil, and intense engagements reported in Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, and Dobropillia.
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Updated Aug 31
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Heavy fighting continues across multiple fronts, including the shrinking Russian bridgehead on Oskil, and intense engagements reported in Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, and Dobropillia.
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Shrinking Russian bridgehead on Oskil; heavy fighting reported in Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, and Dobropillia.1 source
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Druzhkivka
city of Ukraine
Nothing else this week.
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Kostiantynivka
city in Kramatorsk raion, Donetsk oblast, Ukraine
- Russian forces claim gains in Kostiantynivka, while Ukrainian forces are currently engaged in the city of Kupiansk, drawing on lessons from past engagements.
- Combat missions are underway in the sector, with units heroically defending locations including Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Kostiantynivka, and Chasiv Yar.
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Dobropillia
city in Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
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- Russian forces successfully took control of Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine, following reports from Gerasimov to Putin.
- Andrii Biletskyi was appointed to strengthen defenses in Donetsk as Russian troops infiltrated Kostiantynivka and attacked Kramatorsk.
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