The Kremlin has announced the alleged capture of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, but Kyiv has yet to comment on the claim. This silence follows statements made by Vladimir Putin on Friday regarding the purported full control of the Luhansk region and a continued offensive in Donbas. Putin’s announcement was made during a meeting with Valery Gerasimov, the chief of the Russian General Staff. The lack of response from Ukraine is notable, potentially indicating a strategic decision regarding information release. Ukrainian officials may be assessing the situation on the ground before issuing a statement or choosing to avoid legitimizing Russian claims. This situation highlights the ongoing information war alongside the physical conflict in eastern Ukraine. The claim of Kostiantynivka’s capture has been reported by the Ukrainian news agency Unian.