Ukrainian defence forces release footage showing how Russia is destroying Kostiantynivka

Dec 12, 2025 - 06:04
Ukrainian defence forces release footage showing how Russia is destroying Kostiantynivka

The defence forces have released photos and video footage showing life in the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast and how Russian occupying forces are methodically razing it to the ground.

Source: press service for Ministry of Internal Affairs; 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade

Quote from the Ministry: "Kostiantynivka, 20 km from Kramatorsk – this is what the city looks like now.

A city that thrived with work and activity for decades has today been turned into ashes. Burnt-out apartment blocks, a destroyed kindergarten, a ruined church. The occupiers are literally erasing neighbourhood after neighbourhood every day."

Photo: Patrol Police
Photo: Patrol Police
Kostiantynivka. Photo: Patrol Police

Details: The footage was captured by an aerial reconnaissance operator who goes by the alias Fanat from the Khyzhak (Predator) brigade of the Patrol Police, which is taking part in repelling Russia's armed aggression.

Soldiers of the 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade also released an extensive video report showing how civilians are surviving in the frontline city, where people are sometimes losing their sanity and burying the dead in their gardens.

The Russians are indiscriminately striking residential areas, churches and civilian infrastructure with all types of weapons. Roads leading to shops are mined, and civilian vehicles are attacked by drones.

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