Ukrainian forces continue operations in Kostiantynivka as new strategy emerges

Ukrainian forces are conducting urban clearing operations in Kostiantynivka against enemy personnel, with a battalion commander indicating the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. Russia initiated an overnight aerial attack involving two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 221 attack drones. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 195 drones, though missile and 21 drone impacts were reported across nine locations. Separately, President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have, in their inaugural year, targeted Russian assets worth nearly $40 billion, attributing these diverse strikes to saving lives and disrupting Russian logistics. Meanwhile, Ukrainian 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, Українська правда