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[Regnum] The liberation of the city of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) will accelerate the advance of Russian troops toward Slovyansk and Kramatorsk. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this on July 3.
"The capture of Konstantinovka by the Southern Group forces opens a direct path for further advancement to Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, as well as other fortified areas in the Donbas. It is undoubtedly the key to liberating the entire territory of the DPR," Putin said during a visit to one of the Joint Group of Forces' support points.
The head of state emphasized that the liberation of Kostiantynivka is of great strategic importance. The city is a key transportation hub and a major industrial center in Donbas, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief recalled.
On July 3, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov announced the establishment of full control over Konstantinovka in the northern DPR. The Kremlin noted that the city was liberated from the enemy thanks to the heroism of Russian troops.
Putin stated that everything must be done to evacuate civilians remaining in Konstantinovka.