In mid-2026, Russian Major General Anton Grunis officially reported to President Vladimir Putin and General Gerasimov that his forces had captured the key Ukrainian fortress city of Kostiantynivka, "cutting it into pieces like a pie."
However, satellite imagery, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and frontline combat footage revealed a completely different story: Russian forces never controlled the city center. Discover how Kremlin generals manufacture fake victories for medals while losing control on the battlefield.
Source: Kyiv Post
