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Ukrainian forces are struggling to defend Kostiantynivka from relentless Russian drone attacks amid a broader Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, with the city being a critical last stand in Donetsk. The battle involves intense drone warfare, difficult logistics, and innovative tactics like robot vehicles for evacuation, highlighting the dire conditions faced by Ukrainian troops and civilians alike.
Evidence suggests that the deadly explosion at a market in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, was caused by an errant Ukrainian air defense missile fired by a Buk launch system, according to The New York Times. The report cites missile fragments, satellite imagery, witness accounts, and social media posts as evidence. Security camera footage shows the missile coming from Ukrainian-held territory, not from behind Russian lines. The Ukrainian military had also launched two surface-to-air missiles towards the Russian front line from a nearby town minutes before the blast. The incident is currently under investigation by Ukraine's security service.