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Ukraine faces drone attacks, intense combat, and power loss at ZNPP

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Posted Jun 13, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-13-0800
Ukraine faces drone attacks, intense combat, and power loss at ZNPP

Ukraine faced renewed drone attacks, intense combat on the front lines, and a significant power loss at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Urban fighting escalated in Kostiantynivka, with the city described as "semi-encircled."

Russian forces launched 118 uncrewed aerial vehicles against Ukraine on the night of June 13, with 110 reportedly intercepted or suppressed. Three drones struck targets, and debris fell in six locations. Separately, the General Staff reported 193 combat engagements, 61 air strikes, and over 6,000 drone attacks on June 12. In Kostiantynivka, urban combat continues as enemy personnel have infiltrated the city. A battalion commander described Kostiantynivka as "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances, with military experts suggesting the city could fall within months, noting a significant worsening of the situation in June. 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. 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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