Urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka amid new Ukrainian strategy and intense frontline activity

Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat operations in Kostiantynivka to clear enemy personnel who have infiltrated the city. A battalion commander indicated the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. Separately, Russia conducted an overnight aerial assault, deploying two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 221 attack drones. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 195 drones, though missile and 21 drone impacts were recorded across nine locations. Meanwhile, Ukraine's General Staff reported over 250 combat engagements on the front lines on June 10, noting extensive Russian air strikes and shelling. 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, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда