A deputy commander from Russia’s Yug, or South, group of forces said Russian troops are moving civilians from the city of Konstantinovka, also known as Kostyantynivka. According to the statement cited by Sputnik, assistance is being provided to people during the process.
The report did not include broader operational details, including how many civilians were involved or over what timeframe the movement was taking place. The claim was presented as part of Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine.
Sputnik’s trimmed report placed the statement in the wider context of Russia’s military operation launched in February 2022. Moscow has described that campaign as being focused on the Donbass region, while the conflict has remained a central issue in international coverage of the war in Ukraine.
Based on the available snippet, the announcement centers on the Russian military’s account of civilian transfers from Konstantinovka and the support being offered. No additional independent details were included in the provided text.
