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Russia attacks with 118 drones as urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka

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Posted Jun 13, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-13-0600
Russia attacks with 118 drones as urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka

Russian forces launched 118 uncrewed aerial vehicles against Ukraine on the night of June 13. Urban combat persists in Kostiantynivka, which a commander described as "semi-encircled," while the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th power loss.

Russian forces launched 118 uncrewed aerial vehicles against Ukraine on the night of June 13, with 110 reportedly intercepted or suppressed across the country. Three drones struck their targets, and debris fell in six locations, according to the Air Force. Meanwhile, urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka, where a battalion commander described the city as "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances. Military experts suggest the city could fall within months, noting a significant worsening of the situation in June. Separately, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th complete loss of external power on June 10, around 9 PM, following an attack on an electrical substation, necessitating backup diesel generators, as confirmed by the IAEA. On June 12, the General Staff reported 193 combat engagements, 61 air strikes, and over 6,000 drone attacks.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Громадське

How outlets assessed this

    • Радіо Свобода Cautious Highlights a military expert's pessimistic assessment that Kostiantynivka may be lost by Ukraine.
    • Радіо Свобода Cautious Reports worsening Kostiantynivka situation, including an expert's view that the city could be lost in June-July.

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