DONBAS TIPPING POINT: Russia Nears Ukraine's Key Fortress City As Frontline Shifts | Times Now World

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Russia is pressing toward one of Ukraine's most important fortress cities. Could the battle for Kostiantynivka decide the future of Donbas? As Russian forces tighten pressure and drone warfare reshapes the battlefield, Ukraine faces one of its toughest strategic decisions yet. What You Need to Know Russia is increasing pressure around Kostiantynivka, a key Ukrainian defensive hub in Donetsk. Military analysts say the city is part of Ukraine's heavily fortified "fortress belt" protecting Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Ukrainian commanders say Russian assault groups have reached the outskirts but claim infiltrators are being eliminated. Despite Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian logistics and fuel infrastructure, Moscow continues offensive operations. Reuters journalists on the ground describe a battlefield dominated by FPV drones, anti-drone nets and robotic supply systems. Analysts warn Ukraine may eventually face a difficult choice between reinforcing the city or withdrawing if Ru

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