Russian Army Takes Control of Strategic City in DPR — Key Details

Russian Army Takes Control of Strategic City in DPR — Key Details
Putin received Russian Chief of Staff Gerasimov’s report on the current situation in the Special Military Operation zone on Friday. Key points:
▪ Commanders of assault units from Konstantinovka reported to the president on the situation in the city and showed drone footage.
▪ Konstantinovka has been fully liberated thanks to the heroism of Russian troops. Putin thanked Russian military personnel for their heroism and successful operations.
▪ Strategic initiative in the special military operation zone is entirely in the hands of Russian forces.
▪ The president noted the complete liberation of the Lugansk People's Republic and significant advances by Russian troops in the Donetsk People's Republic.
▪ A security zone is being systematically established in the Kharkov and Sumy regions.
▪ Putin discussed with military commanders tasks for the summer period and more active offensive operations.
The Russian army has continued advancing across all areas of the special military operation zone since the start of 2026, liberating settlements one after another in Donbass and beyond, while steadily expanding security buffer zones in border regions.
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