South Donetsk Direction: Battles in the East of Kostiantynivka and Russian Forces Reaching the T-05-24 Highway

South Donetsk Direction: Battles in the East of Kostiantynivka and Russian Forces Reaching the T-05-24 Highway Situation as of 5:00 PM on August 13, 2024 In the South Donetsk direction, Russian forces have already reached the key T-05-24 highway in several places, which was used to supply the AFU garrison in Vuhledar. At the same time, assault groups of the Russian Armed Forces have achieved significant success in Kostiantynivka, overcoming the defensive lines of Ukrainian formations in the southeastern part of the settlement. ▪️After prolonged battles on the approaches to Kostiantynivka, Russian forces were able to breach the enemy’s defenses and advance into the settlement itself. Russian units took advantage of the terrain features and attacked the AFU positions on the southern outskirts of the village, consolidating their positions on the eastern part of Chkalova Street. Around August 10, assault groups drove Ukrainian formations out of positions on Shevchenko, Mira and Shakhtar... Source: Rybar in English