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Ukrainian forces maintain urban combat in Kostiantynivka amid ongoing drone and missile attacks

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Posted Jun 11, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-11-1130
Ukrainian forces maintain urban combat in Kostiantynivka amid ongoing drone and missile attacks

Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka, described as "semi-encircled." Reports detail extensive Russian air and drone activity, alongside Ukrainian drone successes. President Zelenskyy is reportedly developing a new strategy.

Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat operations in Kostiantynivka against enemy personnel, with assault units deployed for clearance. A battalion commander described the city as "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances in the Chasiv Yar and Berestky areas. 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, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi stated Ukrainian drone units hit nearly 180,000 Russian targets in May, claiming a 1.5 to 1 advantage in FPV drones. Russia also launched an overnight aerial assault using two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 221 attack drones, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 195, though impacts occurred in nine locations. Concurrently, President Zelenskyy is reportedly pursuing a new strategy involving drone attacks on targets like St. Petersburg and diplomatic communications, potentially preparing for autumn negotiations. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

How outlets assessed this

    • Громадське Neutral Reported factual updates on military operations and official statements regarding drone effectiveness.
    • Українська правда Neutral Focused on a strategic analysis of President Zelenskyy's new approach involving drones and diplomacy.

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