On July 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russian troops had taken control of Kostyantynivka; however, the Institute for the Study of War indicated that there is insufficient evidence to back this claim. Their analysis also noted that there were no verified territorial gains reported by either party on that day. In a separate development, the United States allegedly cautioned Poland about possible provocations from Russia aimed at NATO allies. During the night, Russia deployed 105 drones along with two Kh-59/69 guided missiles, while Ukraine was said to have targeted energy facilities in Belgorod Oblast. These events underscore the ongoing military and strategic tensions affecting both nations.
