Russia attacks Kostiantynivka from three sides — FT reveals Putin's hidden motive

Capturing Kostiantynivka, one of the key cities in Ukraine's so-called fortress belt in the east, has become a top priority for Russia's military, according to the Financial Times. Taking the city would mark Moscow's first significant battlefield success in months and open a path for further advances. The FT also reports a hidden political motive behind Putin's focus on this target.