# Putin proposes Oleshky-style humanitarian mission in occupied Kostiantynivka

https://mins.news/en/item/141286

- Meduza, 2026-11-12 19:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/11/12/putin-wants-to-repeat-the-oleshky-humanitarian-mission-in-occupied-kostiantynivka-why-there-and-is-it-a-ploy-to-resupply-russian-troops

> Putin proposed an evacuation mission in Kostiantynivka, saying 400 to 500 civilians remain there, with foreign journalists watching. His aide said the operation would show who controls the city. A Ukrainian presidential office adviser warned Russia could use it to rotate and reinforce troops. Russian forces hold most districts, while scattered Ukrainian units remain on the northern and western outskirts.

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