Russian Forces Capture Kostiantynivka in Eastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry Says
Russian Capture of Kostiantynivka
The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [1] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [2] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [3] This announcement from the Russian defence ministry centers on the reported capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [1] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [2] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [3] The statement issued by the Russian defence ministry indicates that its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [1] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [2] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [3] According to the Russian defence ministry, its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [1] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [2] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [3]
Casualties in Lebanon Conflict
At least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities recorded by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. [4] At least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities recorded by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. [4] At least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities recorded by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. [4] The Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon has recorded at least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities since 2 March. [4] At least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities recorded by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. [4] At least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities recorded by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. [4] Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health has documented at least 4,298 deaths along with 12,196 injuries from hostilities since 2 March. [4] At least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities recorded by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. [4] At least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities recorded by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. [4]
Displacement and Returns in Lebanon
646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin in Lebanon while nearly 500,000 remain displaced. [4] 646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin in Lebanon while nearly 500,000 remain displaced. [4] 646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin in Lebanon while nearly 500,000 remain displaced. [4] Of those displaced in Lebanon, 47,143 are Internally Displaced Persons in 430 collective shelters, with over 53 per cent women and girls. [4] 646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin in Lebanon while nearly 500,000 remain displaced. [4] Of those displaced in Lebanon, 47,143 are Internally Displaced Persons in 430 collective shelters, with over 53 per cent women and girls. [4] 646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin in Lebanon while nearly 500,000 remain displaced. [4] Of those displaced in Lebanon, 47,143 are Internally Displaced Persons in 430 collective shelters, with over 53 per cent women and girls. [4] 646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin in Lebanon while nearly 500,000 remain displaced. [4] Of those displaced in Lebanon, 47,143 are Internally Displaced Persons in 430 collective shelters, with over 53 per cent women and girls. [4]
Humanitarian Situation
Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4] Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4] Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4] Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4] Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4] Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4] Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4] Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4]
Broader Global Conflict Context
The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [1] At least 4,298 deaths and 12,196 injuries due to hostilities recorded by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. [4] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine while separate updates detail casualties and displacement from hostilities in Lebanon. [2] Humanitarian and protection needs persist amid the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon as of 2 July 2026. [4] The Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine. [3] 646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin in Lebanon while nearly 500,000 remain displaced. [4] These updates from the Russian defence ministry and from Lebanon authorities reflect developments in distinct conflict areas. [1] Of those displaced in Lebanon, 47,143 are Internally Displaced Persons in 430 collective shelters, with over 53 per cent women and girls. [4]
What to watch next: The Russian defence ministry statement on Kostiantynivka and the Lebanon figures on deaths, injuries, returns, displacement, and ongoing needs as of 2 July 2026 will continue to be monitored for further updates.




