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Civilians Escape Kostiantynivka in White-Ribbon Vans Amid Fighting

6/30/2026

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Civilians in Kostiantynivka flee in police vans marked with white ribbons to signal non-combatant status.
Russian soldiers probe the city’s outskirts as Ukrainian commanders assert the city remains defended.
Ukrainian patrols and ground robots deliver food and water along the dangerous road, protected by anti-drone nets.
Analysts warn each additional day of fighting raises Kyiv’s human and material costs, forcing a choice between stronger defense or withdrawal.

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Civilians in Kostiantynivka flee in police vans marked with white ribbons to signal non-combatant status.
Russian soldiers probe the city’s outskirts as Ukrainian commanders assert the city remains defended.
Ukrainian patrols and ground robots deliver food and water along the dangerous road, protected by anti-drone nets.
Analysts warn each additional day of fighting raises Kyiv’s human and material costs, forcing a choice between stronger defense or withdrawal.