As reported by the ministry, congratulations were addressed to… (мотострелковый · боец · белоус)
As reported by the ministry, congratulations were addressed to soldiers of the 103rd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment, 4th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, 6th Motor Rifle Division, 10th Guards Tank Order of Kutuzov Regiment, 72nd Separate Motor Rifle Brigade, and 78th Motor Rifle Regiment who liberated Konstantinovka.
Consensus
- Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov issued congratulations to soldiers of the Southern Group of Forces for liberating Konstantinovka
- The liberation of Konstantinovka was completed on July 3, 2024
- Belousov commended multiple military units including the 103rd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment, 4th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, 6th Motor Rifle Division, 10th Guards Tank Regiment, 72nd Separate Motor Rifle Brigade, and 78th Motor Rifle Regiment
- The congratulatory messages were sent by the Ministry of Defense of Russia
Points of divergence
- Belousov specifically highlighted the qualities demonstrated by Russian troops in battle — vesti
- The city was described as a 'factically impregnable fortification' before the operation — m24
- Belousov expressed confidence that soldiers would continue to fulfill their duties and protect national interests — vesti
- Vladimir Putin called the military campaign the first stage of capturing an important Slavyansk-Kramatorsk defense node — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Belousov congratulates fighters of the 'South' with the liberation of Konstantinovka — Вести
- Belousov congratulated the 'Southern' military formation on the liberation of Konstantinovka — Москва 24