Jun 11, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat against infiltrating enemy personnel in Kostiantynivka, with assault units conducting clearing operations. A battalion commander reported the city is "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. Concurrently, President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have, in their first year, struck Russian targets valued at nearly $40 billion. He noted these diverse strikes help preserve lives and have made Russian military logistics across occupied territories accessible to Ukrainian drones. Separately, Russian drones attacked two civilian cargo vessels in the Black Sea. One vessel, flying a Panamanian flag and heading to Odesa, caught fire, which was extinguished. The other, under a Barbadian flag, was transporting wheat. Both remained seaworthy, and no injuries were reported. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода

Ukrainian forces continued their targeting of infrastructure in occupied Crimea and surrounding areas. On June 7, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces confirmed successful strikes on the Semikolodezyansk oil depot and a Feodosia oil terminal. Satellite imagery later revealed damage to the Chonhar bridge from a June 7 attack, showing impact marks and the deployment of a pontoon crossing nearby. Subsequently, Russian-appointed officials reported further transport disruptions on June 9. The Chonhar bridge was reportedly closed again after an alleged drone attack, with over 20 unmanned aerial vehicles claimed to have been intercepted. Additionally, the bridge linking Henichesk to the Arabat Spit was also closed following what Russian-appointed authorities described as an attempted Ukrainian missile strike.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Суспільне Новини

The Middle East continues to experience escalating military actions. The United States has maintained its strikes against Iran, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have launched retaliatory attacks targeting American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. This follows earlier Iranian assertions of striking US Gulf bases in response to Washington's actions, which the US characterized as self-defense. Meanwhile, the US Vice President has acknowledged "divergences" with Israel regarding the ongoing conflict. Israel has continued its operations in southern Lebanon, with reports of fatalities, and its military leadership has reiterated readiness to act against Hezbollah and deliver further blows to Iran. Former US President Donald Trump also previously stated the US would "strike Iran hard again" after a US helicopter was reportedly destroyed. Sources: Le Monde

The United States conducted new airstrikes against Iran on June 11, targeting military surveillance, communication, and air defense facilities across the country. In response, Iran vowed retaliation against US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and threatened to target any vessels entering the Strait of Hormuz. These developments unfold as the US faces increasing domestic pressure over rising living costs. Inflation figures released on June 10 showed a 0.5% monthly increase and a 4.2% annual rise in May, largely driven by elevated energy prices. These energy costs are attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying scrutiny on President Donald Trump.

Sources: Le Monde