Ukraine reports intense combat and drone attacks, Kostiantynivka faces severe pressure

Ukrainian forces reported intercepting 110 of 118 Russian uncrewed aerial vehicles launched overnight on June 13 across northern, southern, and eastern regions, with three drones striking targets. Separately, the General Staff recorded 193 combat clashes on June 12, involving 61 air strikes, 193 guided aerial bombs, over 6,000 drone attacks, and 2,341 shelling incidents. In Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian troops are engaged in urban combat against enemy personnel who have infiltrated the city, with assault units conducting clearing operations. A battalion commander stated the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. Military analysts note a "sharply worsened" situation in Kostiantynivka this month, with one expert forecasting its potential fall to Russia in "June-July." The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant also suffered its 19th complete loss of external power on June 10 following an attack on an electrical substation, prompting the use of backup diesel generators, as confirmed by the IAEA.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Громадське