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Ukrainian forces engage in urban combat in Kostiantynivka; drone forces report $40 billion in strikes

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Posted Jun 11, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-11-0100
Ukrainian forces engage in urban combat in Kostiantynivka; drone forces report $40 billion in strikes

Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka, with a commander noting the city is "semi-encircled." President Zelenskyy reported Ukraine's drone forces have struck $40 billion in Russian targets. Russian drones also attacked two civilian vessels in the Black Sea

Ukrainian forces are conducting urban combat operations in Kostiantynivka against enemy personnel who have infiltrated the city, with assault units engaged in clearing efforts. A battalion commander indicated the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. Separately, President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have, in their first year, hit Russian targets valued at nearly $40 billion, enhancing logistics targeting in occupied territories. Additionally, on June 10, Russian drones attacked two civilian cargo vessels, flying Panamanian and Barbadian flags, in the Black Sea. One vessel experienced a fire, which was extinguished, while the other was transporting wheat; both remained seaworthy. Russian forces also targeted the southern Odesa region. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

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