Ukraine faces continued Russian pressure, including drone attacks and intense ground combat

Ukrainian forces continue to face sustained Russian military pressure, with recent reports detailing widespread drone assaults and intense ground engagements. On the night of June 13, Russia launched 118 uncrewed aerial vehicles, with Ukrainian air defenses reportedly downing 110 across northern, southern, and eastern areas. Three strikes and fragments in six locations were also reported. This activity followed 193 combat clashes on June 12, where the General Staff noted 61 air strikes, over 6,000 drone attacks, and 2,341 shelling incidents. In Kostiantynivka, the situation has "sharply worsened," with Ukrainian troops engaging in urban combat against infiltrating Russian personnel. A battalion commander described the city as "semi-encircled" due to advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky, calling the situation "very complex." Separately, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th complete external power outage on June 10 after an attack on an electrical substation, requiring backup diesel generators, as confirmed by the IAEA. Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Громадське