Ukraine’s General Staff has refuted Vladimir Putin’s assertion that Russian forces have occupied Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk Oblast. The statement directly challenges claims made by the Kremlin leader regarding territorial control. Ukrainian officials maintain that Russian troops do not control the settlement. This denial comes amidst ongoing conflict and frequent discrepancies in reported battlefield information. The General Staff’s response aims to counter Russian disinformation and provide an accurate account of the situation on the ground. The incident highlights the intense information warfare accompanying the physical conflict in Ukraine.