Ukraine: Why Kostiantynivka is Putin's Strategic Target
Kostiantynivka, a city of approximately 66,000 residents, forms a junction of the "fortress zone" in eastern Ukraine and was known before the war for its glass manufacturing industry and strategic location at the intersection of two major transport routes and an important railway hub. Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, the city has gained enormous strategic significance. The article analyzes the military importance and the fierce fighting over this key city.