Ukraine faces urban combat, intense front line activity, and new Russian attacks

Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat operations in Kostiantynivka to clear enemy personnel, with assault units deployed. A battalion commander indicated the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. On June 10, Ukraine's General Staff reported 251 combat engagements, detailing 100 Russian air strikes, 292 guided bombs, and over 9,000 kamikaze drones. Separately, Russia conducted an overnight aerial assault, deploying two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 221 attack drones. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 195 drones, though missile and 21 drone impacts were recorded across nine locations. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy is reportedly pursuing a new strategy involving drone attacks on targets like St. Petersburg and diplomatic communications with the Kremlin, aiming to prepare for potential autumn negotiations.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда