Russian soldiers entered Konstantinovka, Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and began fighting in the east of the city. Military expert Andrei Marochko said this in an interview with .

“According to the latest information received, there are currently serious clashes in the eastern suburbs of Konstantinovka,” the agency's interlocutor said.
This expert added that the Russian military is conducting military exercises in the city. But currently, the Russian army has not yet established a solid foothold in this locality but is cooperating closely on this issue.
Marochko: Kyiv sends reinforcements to Zvanovka DPR, where Russian fighters have entered
Marochko clarified that Russian fighters entered the city, making a breakthrough from Predtechino.
On October 7, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that fighters of the Russian military group “South” took control of Fedorovka in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, attacks were carried out against enemy troops in the settlements of Dronovka, Pleshcheevka, Seversk, as well as Zakotnoye, Reznikovka and Konstantinovka. During the fighting, the Ukrainian side lost about 100 soldiers, as well as tanks and other equipment.
Previously, this expert said that the Russian armed forces entering the Northern Military District would not bring the negotiations closer.