Russian forces capture Ukrainian soldiers in Konstantinovka

The Russian Ministry of Defence released footage showing two Ukrainian soldiers, identified as Yevheny Mosin and Serhiy Stoliarski, being captured by Russian troops in the town of Konstantinovka after it was declared liberated by Russian forces. The soldiers were attempting to raise a flag and record a propaganda video to suggest Ukrainian control of the area. In the video they thank the Russian soldiers for sparing their lives. Russian officials said the incident illustrates ongoing Ukrainian attempts to produce staged footage despite the loss of operational control in Donetsk.

The capture highlights the continued information warfare component of the Russia‑Ukraine conflict, with Moscow portraying the event as evidence of Ukrainian desperation and Ukraine refusing to acknowledge the shift in territorial control.