Ukrainian forces face intense pressure amid drone attacks and urban combat in Kostiantynivka

Ukrainian forces continue to face intense Russian military pressure across multiple fronts. On June 13, Ukraine's Air Force reported downing 110 of 118 Russian uncrewed aerial vehicles launched overnight, with three strikes and fragments reported in several locations. This followed 193 combat clashes on June 12, where the General Staff recorded 61 air strikes involving 193 guided aerial bombs, over 6,000 kamikaze drone attacks, and 2,341 shelling incidents. The situation in Kostiantynivka 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