On the eve, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the occupation of the settlement of Novokonstantinovka (Pervoye Maya) in Sumy region. However, Ukrainian defenders from the 'Kursk' Grouping of Forces publicly refuted this report, calling it yet another fabrication by the enemy. This is reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the grouping's official post on Facebook.
Moscow's Claim and Kyiv's Refutation
"The Russian Ministry of Defense's statement about the alleged capture of the settlement of Novokonstantinovka (Pervoye Maya) is not true," Ukrainian military personnel emphasized. They officially confirmed that, as of August 25, the settlement in question remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. At the same time, according to the defenders, fighting with the Russian invaders continues along this section of the front.
Contradictory Data
The two sides' accounts of control over Novokonstantinovka are completely at odds. The Russian military leadership claims to have 'captured' the settlement, while the Ukrainian side insists that the settlement remains under Ukrainian control and that Moscow's statement does not reflect the actual situation on the ground. No independent third-party confirmation of either version is contained in the provided materials, so the discrepancy remains a documented contradiction that each side interprets in its own favor.
The Enemy's Propaganda Practice
The 'Kursk' Grouping of Forces reminded that fabricated territorial achievements are a standard practice for Russia, one it resorts to with increasing frequency. "The Russian command has long and regularly attributed to itself results that do not exist on the ground," the military noted. According to them, the enemy's goal remains unchanged: domestic propaganda and reporting to the leadership.
Call to Trust Official Reports
Against the backdrop of recent events, the 'Kursk' Grouping of Forces once again called on civilians to trust only the official reports of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and to ignore the lies of enemy propaganda. "The situation along the axis is under control, and units are carrying out combat tasks. Up-to-date information will be provided separately in the event of a change in the situation," the defenders promised.
Context: Events of August 25
On August 25, it was also reported that Russian invaders were carrying out new offensive operations, but all of them unfolded contrary to their plan. Ukrainian defenders, according to available data, repelled a nighttime Russian attack and neutralized enemy targets. In parallel, the media space is discussing the progress of preparing Gripen fighters to defend Ukraine, as previously reported in separate materials.
